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Dispersion Research on Oil: Physics and Plankton Studies II (DROPPS II)

Implementing Organization

University of Texas at Austin

Overview

DWH Project Funding

$9,236,400

Known Leveraged Funding

$0

Funding Organization

Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI)

Funding Program

Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative GoMRI Grant Program

Details

Project Category

Science

Project Actions

Physical Aspects Research

Targeted Resources

Human and/or Institutional Capacity

Project Description

Crude oil is released into oceanic waters through production, transport, offshore exploration, and natural seeps. In spite of the significant environmental impacts of oil spills and substantial research efforts, many of the processes affecting the fate of oil spills are still unclear. Consequently, the scientific and engineering communities still lack significant knowledge required to understand and predict the fate of spilled oil, as well as its environmental and human health impacts.

Contact

Edward J. Buskey
361-749-6794
ed.buskey@utexas.edu
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Project Partners

None

Affiliated Institutions

None

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