Children learn about plankton aboard a whale watch.
Oil Oil is a big news item these days. Heating oil prices are skyrocketing, there is controversy over where to drill for oil, and recent fuel spills in the Galapagos have brought attention to the subject. As this oil is being produced, distributed and used throughout the country, it is stored in storage tanks. With this much oil being used, there is a high potential for an oil spill, which can pose a dramatic threat to the environment. Depending where the oil spill occurs, it can have a tremendous impact on wildlife, with sometimes lethal effects.