The water is clear, however, small tar balls can be seen as far as the eye can see. These pictures were taken from Edgewater West, along the western beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama. There were many people on the beaches, sunning and relaxing, but the water had no one in it. In the final picture, you can see the ships skimming in oil in the distance.
According to Brett-Robinson, rentals are down by around 30%, and as conditions worsen, that number will probably rise. The odor is not bad at all for now.
