The Deepwater Horizon oil spill, also known as the BP oil spill, was one of the largest environmental disasters in United States history. It occurred in April 2010 when an offshore drilling rig, the Deepwater Horizon, experienced a blowout and explosion, leading to the release of millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. Research in this area focuses on studying the environmental impact of the oil spill, including its effects on marine life, ecosystems, and coastal communities. Scientists have been monitoring the long-term effects of the spill on the environment and investigating ways to clean up and mitigate the damage caused by the oil. Studies have also been conducted to understand the factors that contributed to the disaster, such as safety regulations, corporate oversight, and the management of offshore drilling operations. Overall, research on the Deepwater Horizon oil spill seeks to improve our understanding of how human activities can impact the environment and inform policies and practices to prevent similar disasters in the future.