Use Social Media to Spread the Word About the Oil Spill

We are looking for dedicated online wildlife advocates to help spread messages about the oil spill's impacts to wildlife, and also share what people can do to help.

For more, check out this blog post about "7 Ways to Use Technology to Help Wildlife Impacted by the Gulf Oil Spill"

On Facebook

Join our Fan Page and Share Messages - Stay in touch with NWF on Facebook and repost messages and links.
Join NWF's Facebook Cause - Help us spread the word on Facebook by becoming a member of the cause to "Help Wildlife Impacted by the BP Oil Spill." Recruit your friends, share photos and videos, and even start a birthday cause to ask for donations to help Gulf Coast wildlife.

On Twitter

Follow @NWF on Twitter - Get the latest news and updates about the oil spill from NWF's Twitter feed.
Tweet to help spread awareness - Share these tweets and help spread the word about @NWF's work in the Gulf.

On Flickr

Share Photos from the Gulf on Flickr - Add photos from the Gulf Coast to our Flickr group.

On YouTube

Subscribe and Share NWF's Videos - Watch, share, "like," and embed NWF's videos from atop the oil slick (and others) on your site.

Add These Badges to Your Blogs or Websites:

Copy the html code and paste it on your site to display any of the following badges.

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Help Wildlife Impacted by the BP Oil Spill

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Sample Messages to Re-Tweet and Repeat

How the Gulf oil disaster is impacting wildlife--how you can help: http://www.nwf.org/oilspill
6,500+ birds, 1,100+ sea turtles and 100 mammals (mostly dolphins) were found in the #oilspill disaster zone http://bit.ly/9uFVZg

Related Resources

REPORT: Restoring A Degraded Gulf of Mexico

A look at how wildlife and wetlands are faring three years into the Gulf oil disaster

What is NWF Doing to Help Wildlife?

NWF is on-the-ground coordinating the restoration efforts with coalition partners.

Parents: How To Talk With Kids About the Gulf Oil Disaster

The editors of Ranger Rick offer tips for talking about the oil spill with your kids.

Comparison: Exxon Valdez vs. BP Oil Spill

In 1989, the Exxon Valdez oil tanker spilled 10.8 million of oil into the Prince William Sound in Alaska. How will the Gulf oil disaster compare?

Take Action

Demand Justice for Dolphins in the Gulf

Dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico are dying in high numbers. Help hold BP accountable for the spill today!

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