VIDEO OF THE WEEK Watermen of the Gulf Generations of watermen share their feelings about working and living along the Gulf of Mexico. [WATCH HERE] PODCAST OF THE WEEK GulfCast: Star Trek & Some Thoughts About Science The television series “Star Trek” and NASA’s “Race to the Moon” inspired Tamay Özgökmen to become a scientist….
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK Discovery: Amy Wallace From the field to the lab, Amy Wallace (USF) works all phases of a comprehensive research project examining the impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on fish populations in the Gulf of Mexico. [WATCH HERE] PODCAST OF THE WEEK GulfCast: Sharks, Sharks, and More Sharks! Since DwH,…
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK Women In Science: The Conversation Continues GoMRI-funded female scientists have made significant contributions to understanding the impact of the Deepwater Horizon disaster on the Gulf of Mexico. Yet, many still face obstacles based solely on their gender. What follows is a look at some of those challenges. [WATCH HERE] PODCAST OF…
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK Why Science? What inspired these people to become scientists? Each had a different path from childhood: Some favored playing with Tinkertoys, while others built elaborate contraptions with soldering sets. Still, all these future researchers and innovators share a lifelong love of the outdoors and a curiosity for the mysteries contained in…
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK Skepticism – Criticism – Trust Today, scientists are facing a unique and growing disconnect from politicians and the public, as they encounter growing distrust and criticism. Here are some thoughts from GoMRI-funded researchers about the challenge of coping with science skeptics and how to regain the trust of disbelievers. [WATCH HERE]…
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK Close Encounters with Dolphins Dr. Cynthia Smith (NMMF) and her team are responsible for the medical care and wellbeing of the US Navy’s dolphin population in San Diego. She is applying what she has learned to their wild counterparts in the Gulf, who are struggling with low fertility and failed pregnancies….
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK It Got Complicated Professor Will Patterson and Oceanographer Joe Tarnecki from the Dauphin Island Sea Lab use an ROV to measure the impact of oil and dispersants on reef habitats. They’ve been studying the northern Gulf of Mexico for the last decade, so they have an abundance of data from the…
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK Where Will The Funding Come From? Since 2010, the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) has funded the largest research collaboration in the history of marine science. As its $500 million commitment draws to a close, scientists are worried about the future. To continue this important research, there are two main pathways…
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK Where Did the Oil Go? It’s hard to believe that the Gulf of Mexico is still under stress years after the Deepwater Horizon. The flotilla of boats surrounding the blowout site is gone and oil exploration has resumed. Tourists have returned to pristine beaches. Fishing boats are again working the waters…
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK A Frightening Story In 2010, the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history occurred. Ever wonder what it was like when those who lived and worked along the Gulf of Mexico first heard about the Deepwater Horizon disaster? In a time marked by a never-ending series of extreme natural and man-made disasters,…
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