Estimate of size of leak up

The Deepwater Horizon well is spewing at least 25,000 barrels of oil a day, and may be producing 40,000 or even 50,000 barrels a day. That's according to preliminary research from two teams of scientists appointed by the federal government to study the flow into the Gulf of Mexico. But another scientific team using a different methodology estimates a flow of 12,600 to 21,500 barrels. (Source: Washington Post, 06/10/10) Meanwhile, heavier concentrations of oil from the well have begun to hit Florida shores. (Source: Reuters, 06/10/10) Congressional leaders are increasing pressure on BP to fully compensate economic victims of the spill. (Source: AP via Mobile Press-Register, 06/10/10) The Deepwater Horizon exploded April 20, killing 11 workers. Oil has spewed in the Gulf of Mexico since then.