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UPCOMING EVENTS
July 5-23, 2010 - COSEE CGOM
      Online Summer Institute

July 18-23, 2010 - National Marine
      Educator's Association (NMEA)
      Conference: From the Mountains
      to the Sea, Gatlinburg, TN

November 12-14, 2010 - Southern
      Association of Marine Educators
      Annual Meeting, Plant Materials
      Center, Galliano, LA

December 2-4, 2010 - Regional
      NSTA Meeting, Nashville, TN
OTHER OCEAN NEWS
INFORMATION REGARDING THE 'DEEP HORIZON' OIL SPILL IN THE GULF OF MEXICO
In an effort to assist you in finding information, resources and current data concerning the 'Deep Horizon' oil spill currently affecting the Gulf of Mexico, we are providing the following helpful links:

NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration

http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/

As the nation’s leading scientific resource for oil spills, NOAA has been on the scene of the BP spill from the start, providing coordinated scientific weather and biological response services to federal, state and local organizations. NOAA spill specialists are advising the U.S. Coast Guard on cleanup options as well as advising all affected federal, state and local partners on sensitive marine resources at risk in this area of the Gulf of Mexico.


Gulf of Mexico Alliance

http://gulfofmexicoalliance.org/

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is deeply concerned about the potential environmental impacts the Deep Horizon Oil spill incident on the Gulf Coast region. Each Gulf state is implementing an emergency response plan, and due to the strong Gulf States alliance, agencies are coordinating to address the uncertain future of the region in the wake of the oil spill. Ongoing activities of the Alliance will support future mitigation actions related to water quality and the habitats impacted by this incident. The Alliance also offers its sympathies for those injured and unaccounted for after the explosion.


GOMA Education Website

http://www.gulfallianceeducation.org/

Hosted by the Gulf of Mexico Alliance, this website features the latest news from the Gulf region concerning the spill as well as contact information and educator resources.


Gulf of Mexico Sea Grant Oil Spill Website

The Gulf of Mexico (GOM) Sea Grant oil spill website, hosted by the four GOM Sea Grant programs, provides visitors with access to a wealth of data concerning the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Website content will be continually updated, and visitors should check back often for new and revised information.

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