You do know that Cuba's reefs and shoreline are going to be fucked by BP's deep well gusher.

[Mika]

Thanks to Joanne98 for posting this....

Ocean Currents
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x461398


What a complete clusterfuck. :( :( :( :(

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[protocol rv]

1. Maybe Cuba can sue BP

BP has deep pockets, and there's a $2,5 billion (US billion) fund to pay for pollution clean up. All Castro has to do is go file his claim. But he has to prove the oil is from the BP well. I understand Cuba has its own offshore oil production, and the stuff is very gooey.

[flamingdem]

3. Give it a rest, this is a tragedy maybe now you can see beyond your blindspots nt

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[flamingdem]

2. Found some more information

Let's hope the following is true:

"Any oil that does make it into the Loop Current will suffer significant dispersion before it makes landfall in Cuba, Florida, or the Bahamas, and far less oil will foul these shores compared to what the Louisiana coast is experiencing this weekend," Masters wrote.

http://www.cubamania.com/cuba/showthread.php?p=213631

[protocol rv]

5. It's true

Check the volumes, and the dilution rate. Also, check how much oil reached Cuba when Pemex's Ixtoc well blew out at 60 thousand barrels per day. It helps if you read and research before you weep.

[Billy Burnett]

6. A kick in response to the reported US/Cuba talks on the toxic contamination.

:kick:

Cuba, U.S. in low-level talks about oil spill
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=405x36672

[Judi Lynn]

7. They are famous internationally for their excellent diving around Cuba.

http://www.destination360.com.nyud.net:8090/caribbean/cuba/images/s/cuba-diving.jpg

For foreign visitors, Cuba scuba diving is one of the most enjoyed watersports choices. Pristine coral reefs, clear Caribbean waters, and an abundance of curious sea creatures are just part of what makes diving in Cuba such a joy. Cuba boasts thousands of miles of coastline, which lends itself nicely to those looking to plan Cuba diving holidays. The scuba diving resorts Cuba offers are getting more and more plentiful each year, and with facilities that meet all the modern demands, you can bet that safety and fun are the two primary objectives. Both novice and experienced divers will find scuba diving in Cuba to be highly rewarding and memorable. The Cuban government, which is embracing the country's tourism industry more than ever, has declared a number of the country's best dive spots as protected areas. This means you can enjoy an environment that is most definitely well-suited for the cause.

If you have never scuba dived before, or if it's been quite some time since you last did, many Cuban diving facilities/centers offer instructors that can help you brush up on all the basics. Usually, after orientation and education sessions, you can start small, scuba diving in shallow waters. Cuba's mainland beaches, and its cays and islands have plenty of flats, where the water is hardly waist deep, allowing for acres of shallow roaming territory. At Cuban dive centers, beginners can often qualify to get in the water by combining a couple hours of class with sessions in a pool. Scuba diving in Cuba can be enjoyed year round, as the water temperatures vary little from month to month. Diving in Cuba is a fairly affordable endeavor, even should you decide to dive more than one day. Rates can be significantly lower during the Cuba "off-season", which generally runs from mid-April through December.

http://www.destination360.com/caribbean/cuba/cuba-diving

http://www.cuba-diving.de.nyud.net:8090/DIVE-CUBA/DIVING_PLACES_CUBA/Islands_-_South/Isle_of_Youth/Zackenbarsch-Cuba801.jpg

Isle of Youth.

http://www.addictedtotravel.com.nyud.net:8090/Resources/Images/Cache/2008/6/cfa22e498f8e48428cb6c88d4b4aa8f8-350-350_350-232.jpg

Varadero.

http://media-files.gather.com.nyud.net:8090/images/d155/d400/d744/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg

See fantastic Cuban corals:
http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977137941

http://www.scubadivingfanclub.com.nyud.net:8090/image-files/cuba_map.jpg

Cuban dive sites:
http://www.scubadivingfanclub.com/Cuban_Dive_Sites.html

[protocol rv]

8. Mika, you are shooting Castro in the foot

First, the likelyhood the oil spill will damage Cuba's beaches is extremely low.
Second, you are scaring prospective tourists away. Which makes you a saboteur of the Cuban economy.

Being a pragmatist, even though I don't like Castro, I think it's a shame to see the Cuban economy hurt by the oil spill, especially when it's hurt because we got people like you posting this alarmist material. Cuba's main beaches are well away from the current, and unless there's a very strong north wind, which is unlikely, the oil sheen will sail on by. The worst they'll see is a few tar balls, which they can clean up with 100 volunteers carrying buckets.

Relax, and pay attention before you put your mouth in gear.

[Mika]

9. So, now you are an oceanographic and environmental expert too?

You do realize that my concern wasn't directed at Cuba's tourism industry, right?


Your concerns for the impact on multinational tourism industry corporate profits are duly noted.

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[protocol rv]

10. Think of all those tips the Cuban flunkys will be missing

I'm more worried about the tips the Cubans get. The ones who worry about making profitable deals with multinationals are the Castro brothers, I would let the Cuban people go private and sort out on their own, how to make their own businesses and build their own hotels. Your two wunderkind on the other hand seem to have a system where the only profiteers are foreigners from Spain, Mexico, and Canada. Talk about being dumb.