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Study Finds Corexit Triggers EPS Production, Enhancing Marine Snow Formation
Posted on March 16, 2017Scientists observed in laboratory experiments the formation of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS, a natural microorganism excretion) when phytoplankton and their associated bacteria were exposed to Corexit dispersant. -
Grad Student Dykstra Sees Global Applications for Local Ocean Circulation Maps
Posted on March 14, 2017When Deepwater Horizon oil approached coastal environments, it was unclear how river water entering the Gulf of Mexico would affect the oil’s transport and fate. Steve Dykstra uses drifters and ship-deployed sensors to study how freshwater plumes disperse in the coastal environment over different seafloor topography. -
After Deepwater Horizon spill: Which animals weathered the disaster
Posted on March 13, 2017A new study from a Coastal Waters Consortium team of researchers led by Rutgers University postdoctoral researcher, Michael McCann, has found which birds, fish, insects and other animals affected by the Deepwater Horizon explosion should be given top priority for conservation, protection and research. -
Using Complementary Simulations to Improve Oil Tracking under Hurricane Conditions
Posted on March 9, 2017Interactions among wind, waves, and upper-ocean currents are essential factors in predicting oil slick transport and fate. These complex interactions, however, make capturing their dynamics in simulations challenging, especially when turbulent weather conditions are present. -
Study Characterizes River Plume Mixing Processes in Coastal Waters
Posted on March 7, 2017Scientists assessed the behavior of a Florida river plume to determine how it might influence the transport and dispersion of surface oil near coastal regions. The researchers found that the near-surface measurements of dissipation at the front’s bounding edge were four orders of magnitude larger than the environment beneath. -
Screenscope Releases Trailer for “Dispatches from the Gulf-2″
Posted on March 2, 2017The Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative is pleased to announce the release of the Screenscope film production company’s trailer for “Dispatches from the Gulf-2.” -
Five-Year Study Finds Deepwater Horizon Negatively Affected Periwinkle Snails
Posted on February 28, 2017Scientists conducted a meta-analysis on marsh periwinkle snails using data spanning five years to investigate how the oil spill affected them over time. The researchers found that snails from heavily-oiled sites exhibited decreased density and shell length. -
Sea Grant Releases Brochure on Oil FAQs
Posted on February 22, 2017The Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) is pleased to announce a new Sea Grant informational brochure that explores basic aspects of oil as a natural resource and oil spills. The Sea Grant Oil Spill Outreach Team synthesizes peer-reviewed science for a broad range of general audiences, particularly those who live and work across the Gulf Coast. -
Grad Student Diamante Investigates How PAHs Affect Fish Development
Posted on February 21, 2017Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) can disrupt important signaling pathways that transcribe genes during fish’s early embryonic development, which could cause malformations. -
Study Demonstrates Sinking Marine Particles Help Remove PAHs from Water Column
Posted on February 16, 2017Researchers measured polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) concentrations in water collected near the Deepwater Horizon site to understand how sinking particles, such as marine snow, influence the residence time of PAHs in the upper ocean.
