family fisheries, docks, the marina, the icehouses, the transportation companies, people who provide snacks and groceries to stores. all of that is a direct reflection of what can happen when things cease. >> after the oil spill, you know, they shut recreational fishing, they shut commercial fishing, and that just killed everybody in this part of the world, really. it's affected everything, and it's affected every business around. >> it's how we count off the seasons. it's oyster season or it's crab season, it's, you know, crawfish season, you know, and even that we're having some issues with. we've taken it for granted for so long that it's-- it's a little disconcerting and it feels different how you approach things that's affecting my life and my culture. >> two years ago, the people of bp made a commitment to the gulf, and every day since, we've worked hard to keep it. >> bp has paid over $23 billion to help people and businesses who were affected and to cover cleanup costs. >> today, the beaches and gulf are open for everyone to enjoy, and many areas are reporting the best touris