Alaskan Oil Rigs - Yes or No?
By Alyson McKenzie, Company Fisherman
The Problems With Oil Rigs
Alaska's Oceans
Alaska is a beautiful place, with wonderful oceans. If these oceans are polluted by oil, the fish will die. I, as a fisherman, understand that this will kill off jobs and a resource. These fish will be protected and safe even if there is an oil spill.
Alaska's Fish
Alaska's fish are very important. Without fish, we would not have much food. So, I am doing all in my power to make sure that these fish will not be harmed by the oil rig or any potential problems. I will do all that I can to help these fish get to safety, as fish is a food source in Alaska, and without fish, the Alaskan people may be deprived of food.
What Oil Can Do
Oil is a very widely used product. We use oil as fuel, for machinery, to make asphalt, for heating, to make wax for crayons and candles, for medicines, for plastics, and the list goes on.