Want to Help report the oil spill? There's an app for that

With tar balls and oil sheens beginning to reach the Gulf Coast, government officials and wildlife groups are anxious to document the oil spill's impact. As has been the case in previous oil spills, they've rolled out toll-free numbers for people to report any oil sightings or distressed wildlife. Thanks to the widespread adoption of GPS-friendly smartphones, though, it's now possible to gather this data more precisely than ever. And yes, there's now an app for that: Oil Reporter.

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