Beware long-term damage when cleaning up the Deepwater Horizon spill.

The article discusses the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill and concerns regarding shoreline cleanup methods that may cause environmental harm. Such concerns are said to be most prominent with regard to Louisiana's coastal marshes that act as nurseries for shrimp and fish of commercial importance. Concerns regarding Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal's plan to install sand berms on islands along the coast of Louisiana also are noted.