Thousands of animals, from pelicans to dolphins to sea turtles to hermit crabs and more are found dead along beaches in the Gulf.  This video footage is difficult to watch, so please use caution.  One of the opening scenes is of a bird struggling to free itself of the massive amount of oil it has found itself in.

BP crafted a new plan Tuesday hoping to seal the oil well for good, so we shall see.  For the latest on the oil spill, check the updates on the right.