As BP maneuvers through a public relations nightmare, coastal residents and marine industry professionals can only plan for their day-to-day, as even the near-future remains unknown.
The hardest hit industries will definitely be that of fishing, seafood, and tourism. And just like the ocean harbors an underwater food chain, the Gulf Coast State Industries resemble a chain as well. Not only will the marine industries be directly affected by the spill, but so will the businesses that sell goods and services to those fishermen; from restaurants to small stores.
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