The Deepwater Horizon was a massive offshore oil drilling platform that sank in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, causing a major environmental disaster.

The Deepwater Horizon was an offshore drilling platform operated by BP that sank in the Gulf of Mexico on April 22, 2010, following an explosion and fire. The disaster resulted in a massive oil spill, one of the largest environmental catastrophes in history. It led to widespread damage to marine life, coastal ecosystems, and the fishing industry. The spill lasted for several months and had long-lasting effects on the Gulf Coast region, prompting significant regulatory and environmental changes in offshore drilling practices.