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Look for these Tools and Resources for Oil Spill Research in 2020
Posted on April 27, 2018Eight years after Deepwater Horizon, we reflect on the extraordinary establishment of the largest coordinated scientific endeavor around an ocean event – the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) – to understand, respond to, and mitigate impacts from this and future oil spills. -
Sunlight reduces effectiveness of dispersants used to clean up oil spills
Posted on April 25, 2018A new study shows that sunlight transforms oil spills on the ocean surface more quickly and significantly than previously thought, limiting the effectiveness of chemical dispersants that break up floating oil. -
Dr. Rita Colwell Shares Her Journey to Inspire Women in Science
Posted on April 24, 2018“I was not going to be stopped,” said Dr. Rita Colwell describing how she faced hurdles, many related to being a woman during her 60+ year science career, and blazed paths, including her being the first female director of the National Science Foundation. -
Call for nominations: Standing Committee to advise on the Understanding Gulf Ocean Systems Research Campaign
Posted on April 21, 2018The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine invites you to nominate experts to serve on a new standing committee to guide the Gulf Research Program in the design, planning, […] -
Study Reveals New Mechanism for Particle Attachment to Oil Droplets
Posted on April 18, 2018Researchers analyzed 3D renderings of oil-particle aggregates to better understand their interactions in turbulent environments. The team found that hydrodynamic forces can cause sediment particles to act as projectiles that penetrate oil droplets. -
Call for U.S. Nominations: Pool of Experts for 2nd World Ocean Assessment
Posted on April 16, 2018The United Nations is developing the 2nd World Ocean Assessment and is looking for scientists from a broad range of marine-related disciplines to join their Pool of Experts. Scientists with expertise in the world’s ocean and marine areas, and especially those with experience in social sciences, are encouraged to apply. -
BBC’s Planet Earth: Blue Planet II Features Deep Ocean Research and Scientists
Posted on April 12, 2018“Magical discovery moments” is how Dr. Samantha “Mandy” Joye describes scenes at the bottom of the ocean. Now, thanks to the BBC-produced documentary series Blue Planet II, we can get a glimpse of these discovery moments and join discussions about the ocean’s importance. -
Study Uses Big-Data Approach to Identify Distinct Dolphin “Clicks” in Acoustic Recordings
Posted on April 10, 2018Researchers designed an automated network-based classification method to process large acoustic datasets and identify distinct dolphin click types without requiring prior knowledge of their distinguishing features. The method identified seven click types from over 50 million echolocation clicks recorded in the Gulf of Mexico – six clicks of unknown origin and one click belonging to the Risso’s dolphin species. -
Grad Student Montgomery Explores How Ocean Chemistry Affects Microbes
Posted on April 4, 2018Natural seeps are abundant in the Gulf of Mexico and help create a chemically unique habitat where microbial populations can flourish. Andy Montgomery is researching the relationship between marine microbes and ocean chemistry and how chemical shifts affect the role microorganisms play in biogeochemical cycling, a common pathway for chemicals and organic matter to move through the ocean. -
![The Arctic Domain Awareness Center (a Department of Homeland Security Science & Technology Center of Excellence) has just released the attached Request for Proposal (RFP) entitled “Seeking solutions to support […]](https://gulfresearchinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/job_pic-125x125.jpg "Opportunity: Request for Proposal Arctic Domain Awareness Center")
Opportunity: Request for Proposal Arctic Domain Awareness Center
Posted on April 2, 2018The Arctic Domain Awareness Center (a Department of Homeland Security Science & Technology Center of Excellence) has just released the attached Request for Proposal (RFP) entitled “Seeking solutions to support […]
