Deepwater Horizon Disaster (IMAGE) U.S. National Science Foundation Caption Sunlight changes how well oil dispersants work on spills such as the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster. Credit WHOI Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.