Ecological Impacts of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill - 2011 AGU Fall Meeting

Explore the long-term ecological impacts of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in this 36-minute press conference from the 2011 AGU Fall Meeting. Discover findings on heavy metal contamination in Gulf of Mexico oysters and the potential spread of contaminants to other species. Learn about the effects of oil on coastal marsh plant life in Louisiana's Barataria Bay, comparing contaminated and unaffected areas. Examine microscopic impacts in Alabama, where researchers used gene activity detection to reveal changes in bacterial populations and the activation of genes associated with metal resistance and stress. Gain insights from experts including Melanie Beazley, JoAnn Holloway, and Peter Roopnarine as they discuss their ongoing research into the environmental consequences of this major oil spill.