Now that the oil is all over the Gulf of Mexico, people are wondering how to clean it up. One of the first orders of business is to contain it. This is usually done by using a containment boom that ropes in the oil until it can be removed by workers. The problem is that the booms are not working as intended and many people are frustrated with the situation.
The first problem is that there are not enough booms to contain the massive spill. The next problem is that it is difficult to lay them out and keep them in place. Some only work in shallow calm waters while others are intended for the deep ocean currents. I have heard that many in congress are looking into the situation and I hope they come up with some sort of answer soon.