Map of Florida Beaches Affected by Oil - Florida Oil Free Beaches

Home » What Florida Beaches Have Been Impacted by the Gulf Oil Spill?

Florida Beaches Affected by the Oil Spill

Updated: August 25, 2010

The State of Florida's Emergency Operations Center has officially discontinued their Oil Spill RECON missions for the BP-Deepwater Horizon disaster. Most Florida Panhandle beaches are reporting "ALL CLEAR" with only highly weathered and wildly scattered oil tar balls, most of which is less than an inch in size.

The affects of the oil spill has only impacted Northwest Florida beaches, primarily from Pensacola Beach to Panama City Beach.

The Impact of the Oil Spill has not Affected Florida Beaches beyond Northwest Florida. No other beaches have been touched by oil from the BP-Deepwater Horizon disaster.

Weather and Currents

NOAA forecast continue to indicate no significant amounts of oil moving toward the Loop Current. The Loop Current Ring, a circular current which was formerly part of the Loop Current, provides no clear path for oil to enter the Florida Straits. NOAA has suspended offshore oil spill trajectory forecasts as the threat to Florida Keys has subsided.

Fishing Closures

All Florida state waters, within 10.35 of shore, are currently open to fishing. Fishing in federal waters have been reopened to areas east of Pensacola within the range of most offshore sport fishing boats, see NOAA Chart for more information.

Map of Beaches Affected by the Oil Spill

Map Not Visible? Click to Refresh Map

Gulf Oil Spill News Headlines

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Links & Resources

NOAA GeoPlatform Gulf Response

Google Map of Oil Spill and Resources

Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection

Gulf Oil Spill Response and Recovery

SaveRGulf.com

Florida Oil Spill Volunteer Information

Gulf Coast Claims Facility Now Processing Oil Spill Claims
Trendy Florida
Gulf Coast Claims Facility Administrator Kenneth R. Feinberg today announced the Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF) is fully functioning and will begin to process claims for emergency payment. All individual and business claims and supporting documentation have been transferred from BP to the GCCF, which is an independent facility run by Feinberg.

Give for the Gulf Benefit Concert at UCF Aug 28
PlacesAroundFlorida.com
Give for the Gulf is a benefit festival/concert with 100% of the proceeds to go to relief efforts for the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill.

Photo: President Obama Swims at Panama City Beach, Florida
PlacesAroundFlorida.com
President Barack Obama and daughter Sasha swam at Alligator Point in Panama City Beach, FL on August 14, 2010.

Obama: Gulf Coast 'open for business'
Pensacola News Journal
President Barack Obama declared Gulf Coast beaches clean, safe and open for business Saturday as he brought his family to the Florida Panhandle and promised residents that the government wouldn't forget them once efforts to stop the leak are finished.

Crabs provide evidence oil tainting Gulf food web
Local 15 News
Weeks ago, scientists discovered specks of oil on crab larvae. They say it's an ominous sign that crude has infiltrated the Gulf's vast food web — and could affect it for years.

Concerned About the Impact of Offshore Drilling to Florida?

During a special legislative session called by Florida Governor Charlie Crist, State Republicans decided Floridians don't have the right to vote on offshore drilling within Florida waters. If you're a Florida Resident, contact your representative and make sure they know what you think about offshore oil drilling in Florida.

Republican Florida State Senator Mike Haridopolos, which is next in line to be President of the Florida Senate, has sponsored SB 2622 which allows for drilling for oil as close as three miles from Florida's Beaches. If you're a Florida resident, call him at (321) 752-3131 or (850) 487-5056 or email mike@senatormike.com and tell him what you think about drilling three miles off Florida's Beaches.

Home | Site Info | Contact | Site Map/Search