November 17, 2015 – Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative

Opportunity: Post-Doctoral Research Scientist in Microbial Hydrocarbon Cycling (ECOGIG)

November 17, 2015

The Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is seeking a qualified and highly motivated individual for a postdoctoral research scientist position to lead independent research in the laboratory of Dr. Beth Orcutt

Urpiana Koklonis (MS student) and Jillian Berbakov (undergraduate student) conduct calibration tests for the dispersant-oil mixtures in this study. Florida International University, Water Quality Laboratory, Engineering Center, Miami, FL. (Photo by Berrin Tansel)

Study Shows Oil and Dispersants Damage Mangroves Differently

November 17, 2015

Scientists evaluated the effects of oil contamination on coastal mangrove plants. Their partially-submerged root system makes them vulnerable to pollutants. Scientists found that oil coated the mangrove roots and reduced water transport, leading to rapid plant dehydration.