USF scientists build on Deepwater Horizon research with new project targeting pollutants in Tampa Bay and beyond
TheĀ Tampa Bay SurveillanceĀ project aims to make clear the complicated state of contamination in Floridaās largest estuary.
Tag: oil spills
Say no to oil drilling on Floridaās coastĀ
As the Interior Department drafts its new offshore drilling plan, Florida's coast and beaches are on the line.
āDrill, baby, drillā ignores lessons from Deepwater Horizon disaster
Commercial fishing lost $4.9 billion and recreational fishing lost $3.5 billion due to the disaster, a study estimated.
Protecting Floridaās coastline is good for business ā and our futureĀ
The Florida Coastal Protection Act would permanently ban oil exploration, development and production off Floridaās coast.
Environmental groups sue Trump administration over offshore drilling
The groups contend drilling threatens ecosystems, coastal communities and the transition to clean energy.
Itās time to ban offshore drilling near Florida forever
Republicans and Democrats alike have strongly come out against offshore oil and gas drilling.
The summer of love for Gulf whalesĀ
Designating a critical habitat area for Gulf of Mexico Riceās whales is the least we can do to care for ...
Oil and water ā and oysters ā donāt mix
Drilling for oil in the Apalachicola River flood plain conflicts with restoration plans for the Apalachicola Bay oyster fishery.
Drilling for oil: We do not want this for our beautiful state
A permit for drilling in the Apalachicola River floodplain would trade North Florida's natural beauty for short-term economic gain.