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VIDEO OF THE WEEK We Owe Society Answers Most people assume that the role of scientists is to ask unanswered questions, gather complex information, and interpret the resulting data. But that’s not all: We asked GoMRI scientists to define their own role in society. Many of their answers were unexpected, but overall they feel that…
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK Meet Nancy Rabalais: Focusing on Coastal Ecosystems Much of the Deepwater Horizon oil that came ashore landed in the Louisiana marshes and beaches. Dr. Nancy Rabalais (LUMCON) and her team are focusing their research on the coastal ecosystems – particularly the blue crab populations and how they are recovering. [WATCH HERE]…
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK A Legacy of Collaboration Oceanographer Uta Passow is part of a team studying the effects of the Deepwater Horizon blowout on the deep ocean. Post-spill, the marine snow transported oil and dispersants to the seafloor, leaving behind an area of oiled sediments the size of Delaware. The team’s goal is to…
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