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Two more UGA Marine Science faculty awarded research grants to study oil spill processes

Congratulations to Dr. Di Iorio  and Dr.


Oil dispersants can suppress natural oil-degrading microorganisms, new study shows

Athens, GA. – The use of chemical dispersants meant to stimulate microbial crude oil degradation can in some cases inhibit the microorganisms that naturally degrade hydrocarbons, according to a new study led by University of Georgia marine scientists.


Congratulations Dr. Dornhoffer!

Thomas Dornhoffer successfully defended his PhD dissertation on Nov 5.

Our awesome students!

SCARY OOZY SLIMY DAY: the MSGSA was there!

The Marine Sciences Graduate Student Association (MSGSA) was represented by Yu Wang, Ian Adams, Maria Letourneau, Frank Ferrer-Gonzalez, Maite Ghazaleh, Courtney Thomas, Linquan Mu (pictured from left to right), and Xiaojia He (taking the photo) at Scary Oozy Slimy Day at Sandy C

State Librarian Julie Walker, left, and University of Georgia marine sciences professor Merryl Alber hold up “And the Tide Comes In,” a children’s book on salt marshes now available at every public library in the state

Children’s book by UGA marine science professor donated to Georgia public libraries

Over 400 Georgia public libraries received donated copies of an educational children's book written by University of Georgia department of marine sciences professor Merryl Alber. "And the Tide Comes In" focuses on teaching children about salt marshes.