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The Florida Panhandle

Discover why keeping oil drilling away from coastlines is vital for preserving natural beauty and marine life.

Written bySheril Kirshenbaum
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As the 2006 Sea Grant Fellow for Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL), I spent much of the year working hard to keep oil drilling away from the state's coast. I am completely devastated to see photos of the Panhandle taken this morning by The Ocean Conservany.

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