Smart Sponge Could Clean Up Oil Spills
With an ability to absorb more than 30 times its weight in oil, the sponge could be used to inexpensively and efficiently clean up oil spills without harming marine life
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10 Years of Studies on Deepwater Horizon Effects Conclude
Over the last decade, USF scientists conducted a dozen research expeditions to locations off the United States, Mexico, and Cuba examining PAH levels in the bile of fish
Study: Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Larger Than Previously Thought
Toxic and invisible oil spread well beyond known satellite footprint, fishing closures
Study Shows Continuing Impacts of Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Findings reveal that restoration of marsh vegetation is key to overall recovery
New Report Examines Safety of Using Dispersants in Oil Spill Cleanups
The team was able to establish how long the chemical lingers and what health effects it has on various organisms
National Facility Tests Next Generation of Oil Spill Response Technology
Ohmsett's saltwater test tank mimics real-world environment
Newly Discovered Deep-Sea Microbes Gobble Greenhouse Gases
Newly discovered microbial species represent new branches in the tree of life
New Results of Deepwater Horizon Research to Protect Marine Life Against Future Oil Spills
The University of South Florida continues to play an integral role in discovering the extent of damage caused by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Sunlight Reduces Effectiveness of Dispersants Used to Clean up Oil Spills
The team reported that sunlight changes oil into different compounds that dispersants cannot easily break up
Living Sensor Can Potentially Prevent Environmental Disasters from Fuel Spills
Scientists are developing technology that would alert pipeline managers about leaks as soon as failure begins