Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Restoring the Gulf after Deepwater Horizon Disaster

Recommendations for Restoring Gulf after Deepwater Horizon Disaster Released
Lesions on red snapper found near BP well site

September 25, 2012 - It's been just over two years since the Deepwater Horizon well was capped, ending the largest oil spill in U.S. history. But is it really over? The largest gathering of scientists since the spill met recently at the Tradewinds Island Resort in St. Pete Beach to discuss the damage to the Gulf - and what may yet happen.

In April, The Gulf of Mexico University Research Collaborative and Ocean Conservancy hosted a workshop focused on restoration of marine resources. The report from this workshop, which includes recommendations for restoration options from a mixed panel of experts from science, management and the fishing communities, is posted at Marine Restoration Priorities & Science Principles {61page pdf-blow in reader}. Here's some of their recommendations:

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Recommendations for Restoring Gulf after Deepwater Horizon Disaster


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