Gulf Oil Spill: Cleaning Wetlands May Be Impossible, Scientists Say

Gulf Oil Spill: Cleaning Wetlands May Be Impossible, Scientists Say:

"NEW ORLEANS — The gooey oil washing into the maze of marshes along the Gulf Coast could prove impossible to remove, leaving a toxic stew lethal to fish and wildlife, government officials and independent scientists said.

Officials are considering some drastic and risky solutions: They could set the wetlands on fire or flood areas in hopes of floating out the oil.

They warn an aggressive cleanup could ruin the marshes and do more harm than good."