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Art and Oil Spill Science Merge at USF
Posted on June 6, 2019Albert 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.” -
![(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 […]](https://gulfresearchinitiative.org/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Marine Biologist to Explore Gulf’s Uncharted Deep Sea")
Marine Biologist to Explore Gulf’s Uncharted Deep Sea
Posted on 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 […] -
Study Compares 2D and 3D Model Simulations of Oil Plume Behavior
Posted on June 4, 2019Scientists 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. -
![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: […]](https://gulfresearchinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/job_pic-125x125.jpg "Opportunity: EPA Biologist/General Engineer/Physical Scientist")
Opportunity: EPA Biologist/General Engineer/Physical Scientist
Posted on June 3, 2019Opening 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: […] -
Study Gives Snapshot of Key Microbial Oil Biodegradation Mechanisms
Posted on May 29, 2019Researchers compiled a two-page summary with detailed graphics explaining the complex mechanisms and processes involved in microbial hydrocarbon bioremediation. -
Now Available! Special Oil Spill Issue of Current: The Journal of Marine Education
Posted on May 23, 2019The Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) is pleased to announce the release of Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative: Research Resulting from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, a special issue of Current: The Journal of Marine Education. -
Study Finds Passive Dosing Techniques May Simplify Oil Toxicity Tests
Posted on May 21, 2019Scientists evaluated two oil risk assessment protocols that use passive dosing to create oil and water accommodated fractions (WAFs) for laboratory tests as potential alternatives to the traditional oil dosing method that CROSERF (multi-agency/organization oil spill research group) recommends. -
Opportunity: Announcement for 2019-2020 NOSB Question Writers
Posted on May 16, 2019Are you a science teacher or a marine scientist with a strong interest in education? Are you interested in earning some money by working from home this summer? The National […] -
Grad Student Mullane Puts Oil-Degrading Microbes Under Enormous Pressure
Posted on May 16, 2019There are currently over 30 active deep-sea drilling platforms and more than 600 areas where oil naturally seeps from the Gulf of Mexico seafloor. -
Marshes will take longer to recover from oil spill
Posted on May 14, 2019(From Houma Today / May 14, 2019) While prior research suggested it takes a decade to recover from oil spills, scientists believe it will take a few more years for […]
