Dauphin Island Sea Lab: Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Response

Here's what's happening related to the Gulf oil spill at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab this week

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May 31, 2011

Infected snapper hard to find in Gulf off Alabama coast despite reports of fish with rash

USA/DISL scientists have visited the specific sites identified as having "sick" fish and have not been able to replicate the results reported by the LSU cruises. The most recent news story includes video from the area
http://blog.al.com/live/2011/05/infected_snapper_hard_to_find.html

May 27, 2011

News from the Shelby Fisheries Center

Shelby Center News - The Fish Ecology Lab has continued the intensive sampling of the reef communities of the north-central Gulf shelf. Dr. Shipp recently sampled some of the sites that have been reported to have significant numbers of "sick fish". Several hundred fish from a number of sites had no lesions or signs of disease and all appeared to be in good health
http://www.vimeo.com/album/1608790

Mar 4, 2011

NOAA/FDA/LA on Gulf Seafood Safety

The Alabama Dept. of Public Health has produced THE BEST review of the toxic issues associted with the oil spill and dispersants. Dr. LuAnn White, a toxicologist from the Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine provides lecture through the continuing education program of the ADPH. Dr. White not only went through the Deepwater Horizon spill but also the several lesser spills associated with Hurricane Katrina.
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/OILSPILL-SEAFOOD-COMMENTARY_4556522/OILSPILL-SEAFOOD-COMMENTARY_4556522/

Jan 27, 2011

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Dissecting the Post-Spill Impact

Dr. Crozier was asked to prepare a short statement addressing the state of the natural system at roughly a year after the spill. He concludes that the larger impact may be within the human component of the ecosystem.
http://oil.disl.org/pdf/DHOSPerspective.pdf

Oct 17, 2010

A message from DISL's Director

From the point of view of a scientist, here's a perspective on the impacts of the BP oil spill that has been slow in coming but is essential for those of us determined to learn from the summer's mistakes
http://blog.al.com/press-register-commentary/2010/10/insight_picking_up_the_pieces.html

Aug 17, 2010

Dr Crozier Speaks at the Clinton School of Public Service

Dr. George Crozier, senior marine scientist and executive director of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab off the coast of Alabama, discusses the environmental impact of the recent Gulf oil spill. The sea lab is located at the mouth of Mobile Bay in an area directly impacted by the spill, and scientists there are studying the long-term effects of the oil on marine life and the coast. An expert in coastal zone management, Crozier earned his Ph.D. in marine biology from Scripps Institution of Oceanography in 1968 and has served as executive director of the sea lab since 1979.
http://www.clintonschoolspeakers.com/lecture/view/effects-gulf-oil-spill/

May 7, 2010

Concerns with Oil and/or Oiled Wildlife

The Dauphin Island Sea Lab has received numerous phone calls pertaining to oil and/or injured wildlife. Thank you for your concern and offers to help. Independent contractor Tri-State Bird and Wildlife Rescue and Research Center is heading this effort. Please contact them at 1-866-557-1401.