Biodegradation of the Deepwater Horizon Oil in Florida Marsh Ecosystems and Exploration of Novel Passive Remediation Strategies
Implementing Organization
University of Florida
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$188,407
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
Chemical Aspects Research
Targeted Resources
Human and/or Institutional Capacity
Project Description
Marshes represent perhaps the most critical habitat to maintaining the ecological and economic health of Florida's Gulf Coast. They are also among the most sensitive to damage from Deepwater Horizon (DH) oil contamination. Paradoxically, more damage may be done by misguided efforts at oil removal from the marsh than by the oil itself. Other options such as microbial treatment carry large; costs and fertilization can lead to eutrophication in some cases.
Contact
Andrew Zimmerman352-392-0070
azimmer@ufl.edu
Project Website
None
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