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Hurricane Katrina had the most devastating impact on Louisiana where the wetlands were damaged. Some island chains like crescent-shaped Chandeleur Islands off the south eastern coast played a crucial role in protecting the coastal community. Vegetation in the marshes may not grow back as the water sources have disappeared. Those that remain became unhealthy. Katrina had a devastating toll on local sea and two-thirds of Louisiana’s oysters might have been destroyed. US planned to increase the amount of oyster imports from other countries. Many of the fishermen are unemployed and unsettled as they depended on oyster industry. House hold chemicals petroleum contaminated the floodwater as the incident disturbed underground gas and oil tanks. Sewer and gas that leaks from pipe contaminated the water further. Corpses and dead pets increase the risk of bacterial contamination. placing dredged material for a platform for the plants to grow on.