We asked Shin a few more questions, and her responses prove that scientists are human too! (Q) What are you doing today? (A) I am still recovering from jet lag so I feel a little sleepy honestly (She has just…
ST. PETERSBURG, FL The University of South Florida’s College of Marine Science today announced a formal partnership with Agilent Technologies and the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) to refresh analytical chemistry equipment for studying oil spills. Funded by GoMRI…
Media Contact: Lara Wade-Martinez (813) 974-9060 or (813) 833-1498 (cell) larawade@usf.edu USF Researchers, Colleagues to Mark 5th Anniversary of Gulf Oil Spill Media invited to…
A new study that explores various models of oil spill and dispersant projections has been published in Marine Pollution Bulletin. The study, conducted by Texas A&M and others, developed models that tested 14 cases of accidental oil well blowouts. The…
Robin Rowland, an Eckerd College art student, has collaborated with Claire Paris and Task 1 members to create a 3D sculpture of the Deepwater Horizon oil dispersion. Using dispersion models from Paris' group, Rowland's work - made entirely from test…
A recent study from the University of Delaware published in Aquatic Biology explored the effects of oil-spill related chemicals on the ctenophore Mnemiopsis leidyi. M. leidyi is an important species in the pelagic ecosystem, acting as both predator and prey…
On May 20, 2015, Dr. David Hollander (USF) took part in Pint of Science at Southern Brewing in Tampa, FL. Pint of Science brings in local experts in geology, astronomy, and marine sciences to speak with the public (no PowerPoints…
C-IMAGE, CARTHE, DEEP-C and RECOVER gather in Tallahassee for Florida Ocean's Day sponsored by the Florida Ocean Alliance. Consortia staff and graduate students spoke with the general public and political staff about GoMRI research taking place in the Gulf of Mexico.
Save The Date! Media Contact: Lara Wade-Martinez (813) 974-9060 larawade@usf.edu SAVE THE DATE April 20 - USF Researchers, Colleagues to Hold Media Availability on 5th Anniversary of Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill To coincide with the fifth year anniversary of…
We hosted C-IMAGE's 4th All Hands Meeting right after the GoMRI Conference this year in Houston. We had almost 80 participants representing our goals for both C-IMAGE I and II. The first half of the meeting was devoted to making…
