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Topic: Deepwater Horizon

Two people stand in shallow water. One is measuring with a measuring tape and the other is holding a clipboard.

Video: Scientist on NOAA's unprecedented response to Deepwater Horizon disaster

April 17, 2020

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Two people stand in shallow water. One is measuring with a measuring tape and the other is holding a clipboard.

National Geographic videographer Bob Perrin films an oil slick at the Deepwater Horizon site.

A decade later: Advances in oil spill science since Deepwater Horizon

April 17, 2020

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National Geographic videographer Bob Perrin films an oil slick at the Deepwater Horizon site.

Standing on an oiled marsh island, BP consultants Bob Nalon (left) and Charlie Johnson discuss field observations with NOAA's Natural Resources Damage Assessment team lead Rich Takacs (on boat, left). Chris Grant (on boat, right), a consultant representing the State of Louisiana, uses a pole to check for oil in the marsh island's sediment.

Restoring the Gulf of Mexico: 10 years after Deepwater Horizon

April 17, 2020

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Standing on an oiled marsh island, BP consultants Bob Nalon (left) and Charlie Johnson discuss field observations with NOAA's Natural Resources Damage Assessment team lead Rich Takacs (on boat, left). Chris Grant (on boat, right), a consultant representing the State of Louisiana, uses a pole to check for oil in the marsh island's sediment.

Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlements: Where the money went

April 20, 2017

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Standing on an oiled marsh island, BP consultants Bob Nalon (left) and Charlie Johnson discuss field observations with NOAA's Natural Resources Damage Assessment team lead Rich Takacs (on boat, left). Chris Grant (on boat, right), a consultant representing the State of Louisiana, uses a pole to check for oil in the marsh island's sediment.

Deepwater Horizon Trustees announce agreement in principle for 10 Gulf early restoration projects [EXT]

April 20, 2015

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Standing on an oiled marsh island, BP consultants Bob Nalon (left) and Charlie Johnson discuss field observations with NOAA's Natural Resources Damage Assessment team lead Rich Takacs (on boat, left). Chris Grant (on boat, right), a consultant representing the State of Louisiana, uses a pole to check for oil in the marsh island's sediment.

Bottlenose dolphins have been dying in record numbers in their mothers' womb or shortly after birth in areas affected by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Gulf of Mexico perinatal dolphin deaths likely result of oil exposure

April 12, 2016

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Bottlenose dolphins have been dying in record numbers in their mothers' womb or shortly after birth in areas affected by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

A view of the oil source as seen during an overflight on May 20, 2010.

Deepwater Horizon oil spill contributed to high number of Gulf dolphin deaths

May 20, 2015

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A view of the oil source as seen during an overflight on May 20, 2010.

Standing on an oiled marsh island, BP consultants Bob Nalon (left) and Charlie Johnson discuss field observations with NOAA's Natural Resources Damage Assessment team lead Rich Takacs (on boat, left). Chris Grant (on boat, right), a consultant representing the State of Louisiana, uses a pole to check for oil in the marsh island's sediment.

NOAA announces new Deepwater Horizon oil spill searchable database web tool

May 4, 2015

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Standing on an oiled marsh island, BP consultants Bob Nalon (left) and Charlie Johnson discuss field observations with NOAA's Natural Resources Damage Assessment team lead Rich Takacs (on boat, left). Chris Grant (on boat, right), a consultant representing the State of Louisiana, uses a pole to check for oil in the marsh island's sediment.

NOAA RESTORE Act Science Program research will focus on the health of the Gulf of Mexico whose resources, such as these salt marshes near Grand Isle, LA, were impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

NOAA RESTORE Act Science Program issues funding call for Gulf projects

December 17, 2014

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NOAA RESTORE Act Science Program research will focus on the health of the Gulf of Mexico whose resources, such as these salt marshes near Grand Isle, LA, were impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

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NOAA, partners announce major progress on Gulf of Mexico restoration

October 3, 2014

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