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While quick google search will reveal a number of infographics on the Gulf oil spill, we thought that this one in particular gives a good and original look into the natural resources and businesses threatened by this massive spill. The graphic above, current as of May 4, 2010, was created by The Washington Post and accompanied by the following caption.

Still staggering from devastating hurricanes several years ago, residents and wildlife along the Gulf Coast are threatened again, this time from a potentially catastrophic oil spill. As shown in the map below, tourism, commerce and the coastline are all at risk.

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