VIDEO OF THE WEEK Failing Hearts: What Does Heart Failure in a Fish Look Like? Ed Mager (U Miami) examines larval mahi-mahi to determine oil toxicity in their hearts. The cardiac health of the mahi-mahi impacts its form, function, survival ability, and whether the population can fully recover in the Gulf post-Deepwater Horizon. [WATCH HERE]…
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK Holy Cow Moments Before the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Dr. Mandy Joye made numerous dives to the floor of the Gulf. Each trip was filled with wonderment as she witnessed an underwater world teeming with amazing life. Since then, the “holy cow” moments have been replaced by disheartening ones as she…
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK Invasion of the Lionfish Lionfish are an invasive species that have been plaguing the northern Gulf since 2010. Will Patterson of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab is studying reef fish communities and the dramatic effect these non-natives are having. [WATCH HERE] PODCAST OF THE WEEK GulfCast: Oceanic and Atmospheric Modeling Rafaelle…
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK The Dolphins of Barataria Bay (Part 2) A team of veterinarians, biologists, and wildlife epidemiologists participated in a 10-day mission to evaluate the health of Barataria Bay’s bottlenose dolphins. Their goal was to discover any chronic health issues linked to oil exposure. [WATCH HERE] PODCAST OF THE WEEK GulfCast: Tracey Sutton:…
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