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Long-Term Impacts of Oil Spills on Gulf of Mexico Communities and Ecosystems

This overview explores the involvement of Land and Sea Grant programs in assessing the long-term impacts of oil spills on the Gulf of Mexico. Key areas of focus include damage assessments, seafood safety, and community resilience. Emotional responses from local groups are highlighted, showing the conflict and distrust in the aftermath of environmental crises. The report emphasizes the importance of addressing ecological, economic, and social consequences to better prepare coastal communities for future challenges. The document serves as a resource for researchers and community members impacted by oil spills.

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Long-Term Impacts of Oil Spills on Gulf of Mexico Communities and Ecosystems

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  1. Land/Sea Grant Involvement • Gulf of Mexico Sea Grant Programs • Land Grant / Sea Grant Task Force • Damage Assessments • Seafood Safety (HOW) • Community/Family Resilience • Communications

  2. Ecological Concerns Economic Consequences

  3. Impact to Sea Life and Ocean Environment

  4. Impact to Coastal Habitat

  5. Industries Sectors that Have Been Impacted …

  6. Impact to our Coastal Communities and Economies

  7. Corrosive Communities? • Anger at community meetings • Emotional expressions from user groups • Crying • Community conflict over VOO programs • Lack of trust • Increase in seeking mental health services • Increased police calls • Suicide

  8. Oil Budget Report 4 August 2010 Where’s the Oil?

  9. Other Perspectives Where’s the Oil? • University of Georgia Sea Grant • Skidaway Institute of Oceanography • Florida State University • Consortium of Ocean Leadership

  10. Other Perspectives Where’s the Oil? Georgia Sea Grant, Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, 8/11/10 National Incident Command Oil Budget Report, 8/3/10 www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com/posted/2931/Oil_Budget_description_8_3_FINAL.844091.pdf

  11. Resources • Florida Sea Grant: http://www.flseagrant.org • Gulf of Mexico Sea Grant Regional: http://gulfseagrant.tamu.edu/oilspill/index.htm • South Atlantic Sea Grant Regional: http://southatlanticseagrant.org • Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN): http://eden.lsu.edu • UF / IFAS Solutions For Your Life: http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu • NOAA:http://www.noaa.gov • Official BP Oil Spill Website: http://www.bp.com

  12. The Future ? Long term research, and community-based plans and projects that address: - Environmental Impacts - Economic Impacts • Social Impacts www.flseagrant.org

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