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Sea Grant Publication Gives Overview of Marine Oil Spill Response Options
Posted on January 7, 2021he Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative is pleased to announce a new Sea Grant publication that describes how decisions about oil spill response are made. Each spill event is unique, and factors such as weather and sea conditions, geography, and oil type and volume are considered when responders select the most appropriate tools and techniques to protect people and natural resources. -
Regional Emmy® Award Winner! Changing Seas: A Decade After Deepwater Horizon
Posted on December 21, 2020The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Suncoast Chapter selected Changing Seas: A Decade After Deepwater Horizon as the 44th Annual Suncoast Regional Emmy® Awards 2020 winner in their environmental program category. -
GoMRI Mourns the Passing of David Hollander
Posted on December 10, 2020It is with deep sadness that the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) shares the news that David J. Hollander, PhD passed away unexpectedly at his home in Gulfport, FL on September 26th, 2020. -
Sea Grant Publication Explores Connections and Differences between HABs and Oil Spills
Posted on December 7, 2020The Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) is pleased to announce a new Sea Grant publication that discusses the concerns that people had about harmful algae blooms (HABS) being triggered by residual oil from the Deepwater Horizon incident. HABs have occurred after oil spills in the past, but the relationship between the two is not always clear. -
Rita Colwell Recipient of American Geophysical Union’s 2020 William Bowie Medal
Posted on November 18, 2020The Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) congratulates Dr. Rita Colwell on being honored by the American Geophysical Union (AGU) with their highest award, the William Bowie Medal. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to fundamental Earth and space science and for unselfish cooperation in research. -
Webinar: An Evening with Rita Colwell: Science, Sexism, and the Fight against the Status Quo
Posted on November 13, 2020The virtual event will take place on Wednesday, December 2 from 5:00-6:00pm EST and is is presented in partnership with Smithsonian. -
![Looking for a post-doc to work with us on oils spill relevant research. The AEON-Lab (Anthropogenic Effects on the Oceanography of Newfoundland) is looking for a post-doc to join our […]](https://gulfresearchinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/job_pic-125x125.jpg "Opportunity: Post-Doc, AEON-Lab (Anthropogenic Effects on the Oceanography of Newfoundland)")
Opportunity: Post-Doc, AEON-Lab (Anthropogenic Effects on the Oceanography of Newfoundland)
Posted on November 5, 2020Looking for a post-doc to work with us on oils spill relevant research. The AEON-Lab (Anthropogenic Effects on the Oceanography of Newfoundland) is looking for a post-doc to join our […] -
Sea Grant Publication Offers Tips for Effective Academic Engagement with Spill Response Community
Posted on September 15, 2020The Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) is pleased to announce a new Sea Grant tip sheet that discusses how academic researchers can become more familiar with priority oil spill research needs and with protocols for collecting data during response activities. -
State Events to Showcase a Decade of Discovery with the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative
Posted on September 8, 2020The Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) and the Sea Grant oil spill outreach team are pleased to announce and extend an invitation to attend Gulf Coast state events that will highlight GoMRI contributions to research, recovery, and resilience from a state-based perspective. -
Studies Explore the Roles of Halloysite Clay Particles and Solvents in Oil Dispersion Technologies
Posted on September 1, 2020Scientists with the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) have been investigating solvent-free formulations to improve the safety and efficiency of dispersant technologies used in oil spill response. One promising area involves halloysite clay nanotubes.
