oil spills

Thin oil sheens are enough to have an impact on feather structure and waterproofing

Previous investigations estimated about half of oil pollution in the world's oceans came from human sources

Creating a new membrane for oil spill remediation shows the power of cooperation between a research university and an applied university

Researchers have found a new method for assessing how much oil has been spilled and how far it has spread using state-of-the-art technology that is faster and cheaper

With an ability to absorb more than 30 times its weight in oil, the sponge could be used to inexpensively and efficiently clean up oil spills without harming marine life

Over the last decade, USF scientists conducted a dozen research expeditions to locations off the United States, Mexico, and Cuba examining PAH levels in the bile of fish

Toxic and invisible oil spread well beyond known satellite footprint, fishing closures

Findings reveal that restoration of marsh vegetation is key to overall recovery

The team was able to establish how long the chemical lingers and what health effects it has on various organisms

Newly discovered microbial species represent new branches in the tree of life