As Drilling At Relief Well Continues, Gulf Coast Toils Over Spill Recovery

"Dead zones" in the Gulf of Mexico -- caused by algae blooms linked to fertilizer runoff -- can hurt crabs, shrimp and other animals.

GRAND ISLE, LA – AUGUST 11: A crab caught on a line is shown on a recently reopened public beach August 11, 2010 in Grand Isle, Louisiana. Due to a possible tropical storm hitting the area, operations to finish drilling the relief well have been temporarily halted. ()

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