The Deepwater Horizon Disaster: Environmental Catastrophe and Corporate Accountability

The collapse of the Deepwater Horizon rig in 2010 triggered one of the worst environmental disasters in history, spilling millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. The Deepwater Horizon rig's catastrophic failure not only led to immense ecological damage but also highlighted critical lapses in offshore drilling safety protocols. The aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon disaster spurred global scrutiny of corporate responsibility, environmental regulation, and the long-term impacts of industrial accidents on marine ecosystems.