Gulf Oil Spill 100 Days Later: The Most Dramatic Photos

Ever since the tragic explosion on April 20th at BP's offshore drilling rig that took the lives of 11 men and commenced the spewing of millions of gallons of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico and onto coastal beaches and marshes, HuffPost Green has been bringing you up-to-the-minute coverage to keep you informed on the latest breaking news from the Gulf, including our up-to-date photo coverage of the worst environmental disaster America has ever seen and its horrendous impact on the area's wildlife.

Now 100 days into the Gulf oil spill, the leak may be temporarily halted but the catastrophic damage continues to unfold into what may be a decades-long struggle for the Gulf environment and the Gulf residents, who have suffered a serious blow to their way of life.

Here are 100 images that capture the tragedy and drama of the last 100 days.