Research Notes
The Human Side of Oil Spill Science
The Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) is a 10‐year, $500 million independent research program established by an agreement between BP and the Gulf of Mexico Alliance to study the effects of the Deepwater Horizon incident and the potential associated impact of this and similar incidents on the environment and public health.
Driftcards: Scientists Seek Public Help in Oil Spill Research
You may already be a winner! That is what folks will read on posters across the Gulf region if they find and report bright yellow cards drifting in Gulf waters or washed up on beaches. This small biodegradable card is part of a larger research effort to understand Gulf currents and improve future oil spill response.
Drift Cards
The drift card program is a chance to be learn how the Gulf of Mexico works, how her water travels and the paths it takes.
This research was made possible by a grant from BP/The Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative, contract SA12-09/GoMRI-006.