March 2018 – Page 2 – Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative

Astronesthes macropogon have a bioluminescent whisker-like sensory organ that attracts small prey into striking distance. (Photo by Dante´ Fenolio)

Smithsonian Features Research about the Gulf of Mexico’s Highly Diverse Deep-Sea Habitat

March 9, 2018

The Smithsonian’s Ocean Portal published an article about the diverse deep sea species found in the Gulf of Mexico following the Deepwater Horizon incident. The DEEPEND research consortium identified nearly 800 different species in Gulf waters, including 180 species not previously observed in the Gulf of Mexico region.

GoMRI Mourns the Passing of Dr. Matthew Howard

March 1, 2018

It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Dr. Matthew Howard passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2018. His work related to the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) was with data management at the program level (the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative Information and Data Cooperative or GRIIDC) and with the Gulf of Mexico Integrated Spill Response or GISR consortium.