Study Informs Oil Spill Forensics with Petroleum Biomarkers Degradation Data
An international science team investigated the effects of weathering of petroleum biomarkers on the reliability of these compounds for fingerprinting Macondo oil.
Study Estimates Carbon, Likely from Deepwater Horizon Spill, in Gulf Sediment
Scientists measured the natural abundance of radiocarbon (14C) in sediments near the Deepwater Horizon spill site and estimated the location and amount of carbon derived from crude oil or gas.
Impact of Deepwater Horizon Oil On Beach Microbial Communities
When oil from the Deepwater Horizon spill first began washing ashore on Pensacola Municipal Beach in June 2010, populations of sensitive microorganisms, including those that capture sunlight or fix nitrogen from the air, began to decline.
Scientists, Students Scour Florida Panhandle Beaches For Oil
The BP/Deepwater Horizon oil spill dumped millions of gallons of oil and gas into the Gulf of Mexico nearly five years ago, but the effects still linger.
Ocean Science Made Easy – Corals, Sharks, Microbes, and More!
Scientists studying oil spill impacts in the Gulf of Mexico are sharing their exciting ocean research with citizens of all ages.
Grad Student Tominack Answers “What is Normal?” for Gulf’s Smallest Organisms
To show how the Deepwater Horizon oil spill impacted the Gulf of Mexico, Sarah Tominack is going back to basics.
Study Extends Precise Analysis of Oxygenated Products in Weathered Oil
A large team of scientists used a combination of complex, cutting-edge-science testing methods to expand the understanding of the chemical components present in weathered oil.
Smithsonian Features Blog by Caroline Johansen on Deep Sea Oil Seeps
There can be catastrophic results when a large amount of oil is spilled into the ocean, but did you know that many marine organisms need a little bit of oil to survive?
Escambia Students Passionate About Waterways, Marine Science
Washington High senior Allie Fuller’s passion, among many others in marine science, is horseshoe crabs.
Scientists Help Students Tackle the Hard Stuff: Public Talks and Life Choices
The “ivory tower” mindset that distances academia from everyday life was nowhere to be found at the inaugural Deep-C Student Research Symposium.