Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, One Year Later: NOAA Research scientists have taken advantage of opportunities to study and learn from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. What they learned not only helped guide the response to Deepwater Horizon, but also will be applicable to oil spills that may take place in the future. The Deepwater Horizon…
Since the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, law firms seeking clients for litigation related to the oil spill have been advertising their services throughout Florida and the Gulf region. Although you may be entitled to compensation from BP and other responsible parties for certain losses, you should exercise caution when making legal decisions,…
Assisting injured animals may seem like a great idea; however, in disasters what seems helpful can be harmful and even dangerous. Picking up an animal that has been exposed to crude oil is a bad idea for several reasons. First, oil is a hazardous material that can cause damage if it comes into direct contact…
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has produced a variety of publications, fact sheets, and one-pagers about the effects of oil spills on coastal and marine resources. Florida Sea Grant has selected the publications most relevant to Floridians and posted them below, along with a brief description of each publication’s contents. All-Purpose Oil Spill Info…
UPDATE: June 22, 2010. BP has posted new requirements for vessels of opportunity. Vessels are required to be commercial or charter fishing vessels, registered in the state in which they will be put to work, and registered within that state as a commercial vessel prior to March 31, 2010. (See BP Vessels of Opportunity site.)…
This page was last updated on 9/02/2010. IMPORTANT NOTE: The claims process has changed substantially since the transfer of claims authority to the Gulf Coast Claims Facility. As of August 23rd, 2010, all claims must be made through the Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF). If you filed a claim with BP prior to August 23,…
Advisory prepared by Steve Otwell, Ph.D. Seafood Specialist, Florida Sea Grant College Program Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Florida (Last updated June 25, 2010) Is seafood from Florida’s Gulf coast safe to eat? All seafood sold in Florida retail stores, supermarkets and restaurants will remain safe to consume prior to and…
This page was last updated on July 20, 2010. The unprecedented nature of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico, and the spill’s shifting trajectory, means the threat to Florida’s sensitive marine areas and marine life will continue to change. Numerous individuals concerned about potential damage from oil coming ashore have…