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News Release 10-142
Gulf Oil Spill: NSF Awards Grant to Study Effects of Oil and Dispersants on Louisiana Salt Marsh Ecosystem
Researchers measuring impacts of short- and long-term exposure in extensive Gulf Coast marshes
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NSF-funded scientists are studying the effect of oil and dispersants on Louisiana salt marshes.
Credit: NOAA
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The coast of Louisiana is lined with extensive salt marshes whose foundation is two species of Spartina grass.
Credit: USGS
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The ubiquitous salt marsh periwinkle snail is among myriad animals that may be affected.
Credit: Annette Summers Engel, LSU
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Ants on a stem of marsh grass are but one species dependent on the salt marsh environment.
Credit: Xuan Chan, LSU
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Researchers collect samples of bacteria for investigations of ecosystem health.
Credit: Annette Summers Engel, LSU
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Scientists sample oysters and other shellfish in Gulf Coast salt marshes.
Credit: Annette Summers Engel, LSU
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Salt marsh samples are shown being collected along the Gulf Coast before the oil arrived.
Credit: Annette Summers Engel, LSU
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