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BP executive updates on the Gulf of Mexico incident
Gulf of Mexico response
BP executive updates on the Gulf of Mexico incident
Gulf of Mexico response
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Almost 80% of the oil from Deepwater Horizon disaster remains in the Gulf
Creative Loafing Tampa (blog) … Georgia that was released yesterday stated that almost 80% of the oil from the Deepwater Horizon disaster remains in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. … Deepwater Horizon: 'residual' vs 'remaining' Scientists refute US report, say Gulf oil still widespread Up to 79% of spilled oil still in gulf, scientists say |
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BP To Transfer Most Gulf Oil Claims To GCCF
RTT News L: News ) has said it is transferring responsibility for accepting claims from individuals and businesses affected by the Gulf oil disaster. … BP to stop handling most Gulf claims Tourism pitch, first family visit may harm Panhandle fishermen's claims BP Spill Claims From 50 States Confront Administrator Feinberg |
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Deepwater Horizon's Enduring Lessons
National Journal (blog) Perhaps no one has a better first-hand grasp of the Deepwater Horizon disaster than retired Adm. Thad Allen, the national incident commander who also … Final well-killing procedure is pushed back Final Gulf oil well 'kill' plan on hold amid pressure fears Deepwater Horizon: Relief well awaits pressure management decision |
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Coast Guard Cutter Venturous heads to home port after spill duty
msnbc.com By Field Notes One of the US Coast Guard cutters that patrolled the Deepwater Horizon oil spill returns Wednesday to its home port of St. Petersburg, Fla. … Coast Guard Cutter Venturous Returns Home from Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill … |
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Scientists refute US report, say Gulf oil still widespread
Seattle Times University of Georgia researchers calculate that 70 to 79 percent of the oil that flowed into the water from the blown-out Deepwater Horizon well continues … What happened to Gulf oil spill? Rosy portrait was hasty, study says. Deepwater Horizon's Enduring Lessons Nearly 80% of oil remains in Gulf, researchers say |
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BP to stop handling most Gulf claims
CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) — BP said on Tuesday it would stop processing claims of people and businesses hurt by the Gulf oil disaster as a … Tourism pitch, first family visit may harm Panhandle fishermen's claims BP Prepares For Transfer To Claims Facility BP Spill Claims From 50 States Confront Administrator Feinberg |
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Scientists wary of US report that says only 26 percent of spilled Gulf oil left
NOLA.com Ed Overton, an LSU environmental scientist who specializes in the chemistry of oil spills, estimates the margin of error in the federal report could be as … Is Gulf Seafood Really Safe? Local Fisherman Express Concern as They Return to … Carol Browner says three-quarters of the oil spilled in the Gulf is gone Seafood testing to continue despite reopening of fishing in Alabama waters |
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Key contact numbers
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Deepwater Horizon Incident Phone: (713) 323-1670 |
WHO: Coast Guard Cutter Venturous is a 210-foot Reliance class cutter, homeported in St. Petersburg. It has a crew of 85 officers and enlisted personnel. Crew members will be available for interview.
WHAT: The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Venturous is scheduled to return from their patrol following a 49-day deployment to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill response and Caribbean Sea.
WHEN: 9:15 a.m. EST, Wednesday, August 18, 2010. Media interested in attending the Venturous return are requested to arrive no later than 9 a.m.
WHERE: Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg’s South Moorings, 1310 Beach Drive S.E., St. Petersburg, Fla.
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Recent Updates for Unified Command for the Deepwater BP Oil Spill | Deepwater Horizon Response
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Oil spill update: Is there oil in Destin?
ADAN News (blog) This is one of the things that is on the minds of people after the Gulf oil spill. This was particularly of interest this past weekend when President Obama … Oil spill update: Sea Turtle eggs relocation changes, President Obama visits … After overhyping oil spill, Obama goes to Gulf Coast and fails to make a splash BP Oil Spill Update: Obama Shirtless Swimming at Gulf of Mexico |