Dr. William Hogarth, Dean of USF’s College of Marine Science, shares his feelings on the governmental response to the oil spill and how, in general, it appears researchers had a better handle on things than the government did. However, he has kind words for Florida legislators.

Dr. Ernst Peebles, Associate Professor of Biological Oceanography in USF’s College of Marine Science, says he remains concerned about the long-term effects of the oil and dispersants on ocean creatures, including how the food chain may have been altered. He also talks about the importance of USF’s role in the ongoing Gulf research.

Just because the oil well is capped and there’s no oil on the Gulf’s surface, doesn’t mean the effects are gone, says Dr. David Hollander, Associate Professor of Chemical Oceanogprahy in USF’s College of Marine Science. He also speaks about the advantages of USF’s interdisciplinary approach to the investigation.