Deepwater Horizon Disaster (IMAGE) U.S. National Science Foundation Caption At the time of the Deepwater Horizon disaster, oil was streaked across parts of the Gulf of Mexico. Credit NOAA Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.