Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Confe

The event will focus on the impacts of petroleum pollution and related stressors on the marine and coastal ecosystems.

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The conference is aimed to improve society’s ability to understand the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem, which includes humans, to ensure its long-term environmental health. One important aspect of this is understanding the impacts of petroleum pollution and related stressors on the marine and coastal ecosystems. The conference will engage and build a community of researchers working on all aspects of Gulf of Mexico ecosystem science and initiate dialogue with the users of that information. The conference will provide a forum for the research community in the Gulf of Mexico to share their latest scientific results to: bring greater context and integration to ongoing research; share scientific information with state and federal agencies and other stakeholders to initiate dialogue about how research will impact processes for policy, conservation, and management; and enhance public understanding of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem.

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