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Oil contamination in Pensacola Beach, Florida (Photos by Markus Huettel)

After the Deepwater Horizon spill, small oil particles and films disappeared quickly, but larger pieces took a longer time.


Joe Lachance

NIH supporting Petit Institute/School of Biological Sciences researcher’s research strategy



After the Deepwater Horizon spill, small oil particles and films disappeared quickly, but larger pieces took a longer time.


Lively Pacific reef

Corals exude defenses against bacteria associated with bleaching, but warming disadvantages the defense. Conservation offers limited hope.


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