Gulf oil spill lesson for China

Marine ecology is very fragile, so government should adopt all safety measures before drilling offshore

The catastrophic explosion in the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil rig, operated by British energy giant BP, on April 20 has caused unprecedented oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Thousands of tons of crude continues to flow into the sea, causing serious environmental damage and severe economic loss.

The incident is an important lesson for China, which is exploring offshore drilling to exploit ocean resources.