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April 14, 2020                                                                    GoMRI eNews

Stories

Study Examines How Multiple Plant Species Affect Marsh Response to Oiling

Scientists conducted a year-long mesocosm experiment to assess if the expansion of tropical black mangroves (Avicennia germinans) into Gulf of Mexico saltmarshes dominated by temperate cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) affected marsh response to oiling.

New 4th Episode of The Adventures of Zack and Molly, Deep-Ocean Science for Kids

The award-winning animated series “The Adventures of Zack and Molly” released a new episode of kid-friendly science content about the deep ocean.

Grad Student Tarpley Is Cracking the Code Between Oil Transport and Mud Flocs

Oil that enters a marine environment can attach to particulate matter suspended in the water and form oil particle aggregates, which then sink to the seafloor.

From the Archives

Grad Student Bociu Digs into How Long Buried Oil Persists in Sandy Beaches

Posted on April 4, 2019
Petroleum hydrocarbons buried in sandy beaches are protected from tides and UV light and, thus, may persist longer in the environment than oil on the beach surface.

Grad Student Flournoy Emphasizes the Importance of Student Exposure to STEM

Posted on March 29, 2018
Nikaela Flournoy’s scientific journey has always carried a societal tie, from her passion for research’s social relevance to her realizations about the relationship between society and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Though she is excited to see a greater emphasis on STEM in primary and secondary education, she hopes to help expand STEM awareness and curriculum to students from diverse educational and social backgrounds.

Study Characterizes Natural Deep Sea Seeps

Posted on April 4, 2017
Mississippi scientists surveyed natural seeps near the Macondo blowout using a high-resolution autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to inform biogeochemical studies about the post-Deepwater Horizon water column and seafloor.

Publications
Study Quantifies How Wind and Waves Affect Sediment Flocculation Processes
Modeling sediment flocculation in Langmuir turbulence. Liu, J.; Liang, J.-H.; Xu, K.; Chen, Q.; Ozdemir, C.E. Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, 124, 7883– 7907

Study Gives Analytic Method to Account for Modest Turbulence on Frontal Formation
A perturbation approach to understanding the effects of turbulence on frontogenesis. Bodner, A.S.; Fox-Kemper, B.; Van Roekel, L.P.; McWilliams, J.C.; Sullivan, P.P. Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 883, A25

Data
Dataset for: The Propagation of Fluvial Flood Waves Through a Backwater-Estuarine Environment -- data link

Dataset for: Submesoscale and Mesoscale Eddies in the Florida Straits: Observations from Satellite Ocean Color Measurements -- data link

West Florida Coastal Ocean Model (WFCOM) hindcast during Hurricane Irma -- data link

Announcements
Educational Videos on Seafood Safety and Fish Coping with Oil
The Sea Grant Oil Spill Outreach Team in collaboration with O’Chang Studios developed animated videos appropriate for public and classrooms use: “How fish cope with exposure to oil” and “Ensuring the safety of seafood after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.” Viewers can learn about seafood safety testing methods used after the oil spill and can learn how fish's bodies process oil after exposure. Videos are available here.  

Project Activities
Get to Know CARMMHA Researcher Len Thomas
Dr. Thomas’s goal is to bring together the findings from across the consortium to predict how populations of dolphins and whales will recover from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Learn more about his research and findings here.
 
ECOGIG Hosts Free “School’s Out Science” Webinars for Students
The webinars, hosted via Zoom and YouTube Live, last approximately 30 to 45 minutes and are suitable for all audiences while being geared towards students grades 5-8. Subscribe to the ECOGIG YouTube channel to tune in via YouTube Live! Zoom streams will only be available to the first 100 pre-registered attendees. Check out the full event list and registration details and watch the previous webinars on YouTube.
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