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FACTBOX-Gulf oil spill impacts fisheries, wildlife, tourism
Reporting by Matthew Biggin Venice, Louisiana, Steve Gorman in Los Angeles and Pascal Fletcher in Miami
Reuters.com

With the failure this weekend of BP (BP.L)'s "top kill" attempt to plug its leaking Gulf of Mexico oil well, fears are growing that the economic and environmental impact of the nearly six-week-old spill can only spread.

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