Spring 2019 – Guest Frequently Asked Questions – JUNE 19, 2019 (From Spring 2019 Newsletter) Dr. Jessica Henkel, science advisor and coordinator with the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council, established through the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States (RESTORE) Act after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, answered…
C-IMAGE Leads the Publication of Two Books Focused on Oil Spills – JUNE 19, 2019 (From Spring 2019 Newsletter) Contributing Author: Sherryl Gilbert, C-IMAGE Assistant Director Two text books focused on oil spill science and response have been published by Springer Nature Publishing Company. The development of the books was led by the Center for…
Spring 2019 – Note from the Research Board Chair – JUNE 19, 2019 (From Spring 2019 Newsletter) Dr. Rita Colwell, University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University One of the lessons learned and a legacy of the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) has been the combined impact and value of supporting a large, coordinated…
Scientists adapted high-resolution sampling and analyses methods to assess Gulf of Mexico sediment core samples collected from 2010-2016 and identify sedimentation changes that followed Deepwater Horizon.
Marine oil snow – JUNE 11, 2019 (From Bioengineer / June 11, 2019) UD’s Andrew Wozniak investigates consequences of Deepwater Horizon oil spill If you were able to stand on the bottom of the seafloor and look up, you would see flakes of falling organic material and biological debris cascading down the water column like…
Our knowledge about ocean transport comes primarily from ocean circulation models that use field observations and theoretical motion equations to simulate ocean dynamics.
Albert Einstein considered art and science to be entwined, stating that “Experiencing the mysterious is the fundamental emotion that stands at the cradle of true art and science.”
Marine Biologist to Explore Gulf’s Uncharted Deep Sea – JUNE 4, 2019 (From PR Newswire / June 4, 2019) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The deep sea and the marine life it contains is still largely mysterious. USFSP Marine Biology Professor Heather Judkins and a team of researchers will spend the next two and a half…
Scientists assessed an economical 2D model simulation of deep-ocean oil plume dynamics against 3D model results using conditions similar to Deepwater Horizon to better understand point-source buoyant convection, which affects the oil’s spreading rate and environmental impact.
Opportunity: EPA Biologist/General Engineer/Physical Scientist – JUNE 3, 2019 Opening and closing dates: 5/28/2019 to 6/4/2019 Service: Competitive Pay scale & grade: GS 12 – 13 Salary: $77,523 to $119,839 per year Appointment type: Permanent Work schedule: Full-time Location: Cincinnati, OH Relocation expenses reimbursed: No Telework eligible: Yes as determined by agency policy Summary These…