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Bay. >> the most productive estuary in north america. if the oily birds and sea turtles pulled out of here weeks ago are any indication, the odds of survival are grim. days before hurricane alex, scientists surveyed louisianas coastal wetlands from the air and found severe damage mostly confined to the outer edges of the marsh grass. not anymore. >> what were worried about is the long-term impact of the oil in this water. millions of gallons of oil are still in the water. were worried about the ...

Still in the water. were worried about the subsea wall and chemicals and dispersants. >> were about 60 miles from the mouth of the mississippi river. thats the gulf of mexico right out there. you can see a massive oily sheen on the surface of the water here still and big, brown globs of oil still floating here. and just a moment ago, we saw a couple of dolphins swimming right through it all. you just pulled this right out of this water here. >> this literally came right out of this water. here i...

Confined to the outer edges of the marsh grass. not anymore. >> what were worried about is the long-term impact of the oil in this water. millions of gallons of oil are still in the water. were worried about the subsea wall and chemicals and dispersants. >> were about 60 miles from the mouth of the mississippi river. thats the gulf of mexico right out there. you can see a massive oily sheen on the surface of the water here still and big, brown globs of oil still floating here. and just a moment ...