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Seth Sapia

February 2, 2012

Lockport, Louisiana

*Interview questions, videography, and photography all done by students in the after school program at Lockport Middle School* 

What is your name?

Seth Sapia.

How old were you when the oil spill happened?

10

What’s today’s date?

February 2, 2012.

Is it okay if we record this interview?

Yes.

Where do you live?

I live in Lockport, Louisiana. 

Did you know anyone whose lives were affected?

Yes.

How?

My neighbors, they used to be crabbing and, uh, they got a lot less more crabs and they lost money.

What are some changes you’ve experienced?

I stopped starting to eat seafood and started not having as much fun.

Did you see anything related to the spill?

Yes, I saw a bottle of oil.  It was from the spill.

Do you remember some of the good changes that have happened?

Yes, I started to eat my seafood and started having more fun playing outside now.

How do you think people can get better and what would help?

I think they should have, they would have fundraisers and charity to raise money.

Is there anything else you’d like to add?

No.

Okay. Thank you.

Thank you also to all the Lockport Middle School students in the after-school program that created this video with their awesome questions, videography, photography, and other assistance.