5 Years After Deepwater Horizon

Explore the long-term impacts of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill on coastal marshes in this 52-minute press conference from the Ocean Sciences Meeting 2016. Gain insights from a panel of experts as they present new findings on how Louisiana's salt marshes have responded to the disaster. Discover the effects on various marsh species, including insects and fish, and learn about the behavior of oil in these ecosystems. Understand how this research could improve tracking methods for future oil spills. Hear from renowned scientists Ed Overton, Linda Hooper-Bui, and Paola Lopez-Duarte as they discuss topics such as oil spill dynamics, coastal erosion, tropical storm activity, and the interplay between oil exploration and fragile wetland environments. Delve into the complexities of sample collection, background levels, and the impact of Hurricane Isaac on the affected areas.