February 12, 2015 – Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative

Seaside Sparrows rarely leave the comforts of their marsh habitat, which was heavily oiled by the Deepwater Horizon spill. Scientists are studying potential long-term health effects. (Photo credit: Philip Stouffer)

Smithsonian Highlights CWC Research on Seaside Sparrows

February 12, 2015

Seaside Sparrows live and forage in coastal marshlands across the Gulf of Mexico. Scientists are studying oil’s effects on their habitat and the potential long-term impacts on sparrow populations in these areas.

Opportunity: Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Physical Oceanography, CONCORDE

February 12, 2015

The University of Southern Mississippi’s Department of Marine Science has an immediate opening for a POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE in the field of PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY.