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Subsurface Monitor
The newsletter of the subsurface oil monitoring program, an ongoing scientific collaboration in response to the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

GeoPlatform
NOAA has launched a new federal website for detailed near-real-time information about the response to the Deepwater Horizon BP oil spill. The website incorporates data from the various agencies that are working together to tackle the spill.

Deepwater Horizon
Response
The Official Website of the Deepwater Horizon Unified Command

State of Louisiana
Emergency Response Web Site
Emergency.louisiana.gov is the state’s online resource for information about our response to the oil spill, general information for the public and updates for the media.

Fact Sheet on Volunteer Programs
As part of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Volunteer Plan, state volunteer coordinating organizations in each of the four Gulf of Mexico states are charged with leading volunteer efforts in their respective states.

Claims and Escrow Fact Sheet
The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
June 16, 2010

OilSpillVolunteers.com

Key contact numbers:

Report oiled shoreline or request volunteer information:
(866)-448-5816

Submit alternative response technology, services or products:
(281) 366-5511

Submit your vessel for the Vessel of Opportunity Program:
(281) 366-5511

Submit a claim for damages:
(800) 440-0858

Report oiled wildlife:
(866) 557-1401

Oil Spill Models

Deepwater Horizon Rig oil spill monitoring
Roff's Ocean Fishing Forecasting Service

Model Based Oil Spill Trajectory Forecast
University of South Florida Ocean Circulation Group

Oil Spill Trajectory Forecasts
NOAA Office of Response and Restoration

Gulf Oil Spill 2010 Projected Trajectory
Governor's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness

Interactive Map: Impact of the oil
disaster
CNN

Fact Sheet: Hurricanes and the Oil Spill
NOAA

Deepwater Horizon Oil:
Characteristics and Concerns
NOAA Office of Response and Restoration

Letter from DOI and Homeland Security to BP
May 14, 2010

National Incident Command's Flow Rate Technical Group (FRTG)

Gulf Oil Spill

Subsurface Monitor:
Subsurface monitoring progress to date

Sportsman Channel, Dish Develop Fund To Help With Gulf Restoration
Multichannel News
Aug. 31, 2010

Gov. Jindal Unveils “Louisiana Plan” For Restoring Damaged Coastal Areas, Fisheries & Oyster Seed Grounds From Oil Spill - July 11, 2011
Today, Governor Bobby Jindal unveiled the “Louisiana Plan” to start restoring the state’s coastal areas, fisheries and oyster seed grounds from the devastating impact of the BP oil spill. The state will be submitting a list of projects to BP, the Department of Interior and NOAA, and the funding will come from a $1 billion agreement announced in April 2011 for early restoration of damaged natural resources resulting from the oil spill.

The “Louisiana Plan” of early restoration projects totals around $530 million. The state expects to receive a large portion of the $1 billion in early restoration funds because Louisiana sustained the brunt of oil spill damage along the Gulf.

NOAA Reopens More Than 8,000 Square Miles in the Gulf of Mexico to Fishing - Nov. 15, 2010
NOAA today reopened to commercial and recreational fishing 8,403 square miles of Gulf waters which extend from the Louisiana state water line to due south of the Alabama/Florida state line. This is the eleventh reopening in federal waters since July 22. The total area reopened today is about 3.5 percent of federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico and 89 percent of the current closed area, as last modified on October 22. No oil or sheen has been documented in the area since July 25. At its closest point, the area to be reopened is about 10 miles from the wellhead.

NOAA & FDA Announce Results of Dispersant Test - Oct. 29, 2010
Today, NOAA and the FDA announced the results of a new test developed to detect dispersant in seafood harvested from the Gulf. Although every seafood sample from reopened waters has passed sensory testing for oil and dispersant, it was important to reassure the public and consumers that our seafood safety efforts tested for dispersant specifically.

NOAA Reopens Nearly 7,037 Square Miles in the Gulf of Mexico to Fishing - Oct. 22, 2010
NOAA reopened to commercial and recreational fishing 7,037 square miles of Gulf waters about 80 nautical miles south of the Florida panhandle, between the Florida-Alabama state line and Cape San Blas, Florida. The announcement, map and all supporting materials are posted on our Southeast region website. This modification will take effect at 6 PM this evening, Eastern time.

Map of Remaining Closed Area

Map of Closed Area
(with Reopening Highlighted)

NOAA Reopens Nearly 7,000 Square Miles in the Gulf of Mexico to Fishing - Oct. 15, 2010
NOAA today reopened to commercial and recreational fishing 6,879 square miles of Gulf waters about 180-200 nautical miles south of the Florida panhandle, between the Florida-Alabama state line and Cape San Blas, Fla. This is the ninth reopening in federal waters since July 22. This reopening was announced after consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and under a reopening protocol agreed to by NOAA, the FDA, and the Gulf states.

NOAA Reopens 2,927 Square Miles in the Gulf of Mexico to Fishing - Oct. 5, 2010.
NOAA re-opened to commercial and recreational fishing 2,927 square miles of Gulf waters off eastern Louisiana, directly south and southwest of East Bay. This is the eighth reopening in federal waters since July 22, bringing the total to 90 percent. This reopening goes into effect at 6PM eastern time. Map and supporting materials are posted online.

Map of Closed Area
(with Reopening Highlighted)

Map of Closed Area

NOAA Reopens More Than 5,000 Square Miles in the Gulf of Mexico to Fishing - Oct. 1, 2010
NOAA today reopened to commercial and recreational fishing 5,628 square miles of Gulf waters off eastern Louisiana, just west of the Mississippi River delta. This is the seventh reopening in federal waters since July 22. This reopening was announced after consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and under a reopening protocol agreed to by NOAA, the FDA, and the Gulf states.
“Reopening these critical fishing grounds signals progress and is important for the long-term recovery of the Gulf’s commercial and recreational industries,” said Jane Lubchenco, Ph.D., under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator. “Our tests continue to reveal that Gulf seafood is safe for consumption. We will not reopen an area until we are certain the seafood from it is safe.”

NOAA Strategy for Future Re-openings - Sept. 27, 2010
NOAA’s Fisheries Service first prohibited commercial and recreational fishing in federal waters impacted by the Deepwater Horizon/BP oil spill as a seafood safety measure in early May. The closed area was 88,522 square miles or 37 percent of the Gulf of Mexico federal waters at its largest and now after six re-openings is 31,915 square miles or 13 percent of the Gulf of Mexico federal waters. Since July 22, NOAA has reopened about 52,000 square miles of oil-impacted federal waters in accordance with the re-opening protocol agreed to by NOAA, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and Gulf states. These areas are illustrated in gray on the embedded map.

NOAA Reopens Nearly 8,000 Square Miles in the Gulf of Mexico to Fishing - Sept. 21, 2010
NOAA today reopened to commercial and recreational fishing 7,970 square miles of Gulf waters along the southern boundary of the federal closed area. This area is about 60 nautical miles off of central Louisiana and about 140 nautical miles off Mississippi, Alabama, and the western edge of the Florida panhandle. This is the sixth reopening in federal waters since July 22. This reopening was announced after consultation with U.S. Food and Drug Administration and under a re-opening protocol agreed to by NOAA, the FDA, and the Gulf states.

NOAA Reopens More than 3,000 Square Miles in the Gulf to Fishing - Sept. 3, 2010
Today NOAA reopened 3,114 square miles of Gulf waters offshore of the western Florida panhandle to commercial and recreational fishing. The reopening was announced after consultation with FDA and under a re-opening protocol agreed to by NOAA, the FDA, and the Gulf states. Trajectory models show the area is at a low risk for future exposure to oil, and fish caught in the area and tested by NOAA experts have shown no signs of contamination.

NOAA Re-opens Federal Waters off Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi to Commercial and Recreational Fishing - Sept. 2, 2010
NOAA will reopen 5,130 square miles (8,256 sq km) of area it had previously closed to commercial and recreational fishing in the Gulf of Mexico in response to the BP/Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The area off the Florida panhandle that was previously open only for finfish, is now open for all fishing.

NOAA Reopens More than 5,000 Square Miles of Closed Gulf Fishing Area - Aug. 27, 2010
Today NOAA reopened 4,281 square miles of Gulf waters off western Louisiana to commercial and recreational fishing. The reopening was announced after consultation with FDA and under a re-opening protocol agreed to by NOAA, the FDA, and the Gulf states. On July 18, NOAA data showed no oil in the area. Light sheen was observed on July 29, but none since. Trajectory models show the area is at a low risk for future exposure to oil, and fish caught in the area and tested by NOAA experts have shown no signs of contamination.

Map of Current Closed Area with Reopened
Area Highlighted

Map of current closed area

NOAA Reopens More than 5,000 Square Miles of Closed Gulf Fishing Area - Aug. 10, 2010
NOAA reopened 5,144 square miles of Gulf waters to commercial and recreational finfish fishing. The reopening was announced after consultation with FDA and under a re-opening protocol agreed to by NOAA, the FDA, and the Gulf states. Since July 3, NOAA data have shown no oil in the area, and United States Coast Guard observers flying over the area in the last 30 days have also not observed any oil. Trajectory models show the area is at a low risk for future exposure to oil and, most importantly, fish caught in the area and tested by NOAA experts have shown no signs of contamination.

Federal Science Report Details Fate of Oil from BP Spill - Aug. 4, 2010
The vast majority of the oil from the BP oil spill has either evaporated or been burned, skimmed, recovered from the wellhead or dispersed – much of which is in the process of being degraded. A significant amount of this is the direct result of the robust federal response efforts. A third (33 percent) of the total amount of oil released in the Deepwater Horizon/BP spill was captured or mitigated by the Unified Command recovery operations, including burning, skimming, chemical dispersion and direct recovery from the wellhead, according to a federal science report released today.

Second Federal Analysis Gives Further Clues about Location and Movement of Subsurface Oil - July 23, 2010
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) today released its second peer-reviewed, analytical summary report about subsurface oil monitoring in the Gulf of Mexico. The report contains preliminary data collected at 227 sampling stations extending from one to 52 kilometers from the Deepwater Horizon/BP wellhead.

Map highlighting reopened area

Map of current closed area

NOAA to Re-open One-Third of Closed Gulf Fishing Area - July 22, 2010
NOAA will re-open 26,388 square miles of Gulf waters to commercial and recreational fishing on Thursday. The reopening of a third of the overall closed area was announced after consultation with FDA and under a re-opening protocol agreed to by NOAA, the FDA, and the Gulf states. Since mid-June, NOAA data have shown no oil in the area, and United States Coast Guard observers flying over the area in last 30 days have also not observed any oil. Additionally, trajectory models show the area is at a low risk for future exposure to oil, and fish caught in the area and tested by NOAA experts have shown no signs of contamination.

NOAA and Coast Guard Actively Enforcing Gulf of Mexico Closed Fishing Area - July 22, 2010
NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) and the U.S. Coast Guard continue to actively enforce the law in federal waters that have been closed to fishing to balance economic and public health needs as a result of the BP oil spill. Since the first closure was announced on May 2, the agencies have worked together to patrol waters and docks to identify violations associated with the closure, leading fishermen to abandon catches to prevent potentially tainted seafood from entering U.S. seafood markets.

NOAA Releases Data Report on Air Quality Measurements Near the Deepwater Horizon/BP Oil Spill Area - July 21, 2010
NOAA scientists today released a data report on air quality measurements taken in June in the vicinity of the Deepwater Horizon/BP oil spill area. The report, available online at http://www.esrl.noaa.gov/csd/tropchem/2010gulf/GulfReport.pdf, summarizes the levels of nearly 100 air pollutants measured with sophisticated air sampling instruments onboard a NOAA WP-3D research aircraft.

NOAA Expands Fishing Closed Area in Gulf of Mexico - July 12, 2010
Current revisions to the closure will be effective on July 12, 2010 at 6 p.m. eastern time (5 p.m. central time). All commercial and recreational fishing including catch and release is prohibited in the closed area; however, transit through the area is allowed. The new closure measures 84,101 sq mi (217,821 sq km) and covers about 35% of the Gulf of Mexico exclusive economic zone. The majority of federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico are open to commercial and recreational fishing.

NOAA Expands Fishing Closed Area in Gulf of Mexico - July 4, 2010
NOAA has expanded the closed fishing area in the Gulf of Mexico to include portions of the oil slick moving beyond the area’s current northwestern boundary, off the Louisiana federal-state waterline. This boundary was moved westward off Vermilion Bay. This federal closure does not apply to any state waters. Closing fishing in these areas is a precautionary measure to ensure that seafood from the Gulf will remain safe for consumers. The closed area now represents 81,181 square miles, which is approximately 33.5 percent of Gulf of Mexico federal waters. This leaves more than 66 percent of Gulf federal waters available for fishing. The closure will be effective at 6:00 p.m. EDT.

NOAA Expands Fishing Closed Area in Gulf of Mexico - June 28, 2010
NOAA has expanded the closed fishing area in the Gulf of Mexico to include portions of the oil slick moving beyond the area’s current northern boundary, off the Florida panhandle’s federal-state waterline. This boundary was moved eastward to Cape San Blas. This federal closure does not apply to any state waters. Closing fishing in these areas is a precautionary measure to ensure that seafood from the Gulf will remain safe for consumers. The closed area now represents 80,228 square miles, which is approximately 33.2 percent of Gulf of Mexico federal waters. This leaves more than 66 percent of Gulf federal waters available for fishing. The closure will be effective at 6:00 p.m. EDT.

NOAA Opens More Than 8,000 Square Miles of Closed Fishing Area in Gulf of Mexico - June 23, 2010
NOAA has opened more than 8,000 square miles of previously closed fishing area in the Gulf of Mexico, because the agency has not observed oil in the area. The most significant opening is an area due south of Mississippi which was closed Monday, June 21. Additionally, some smaller areas were opened off the Louisiana and central Florida coasts. These areas were initially closed as a precaution because oil was projected to be within those areas over the next few days. However, the review of satellite imagery, radar and aerial data indicated that oil had not moved into these areas.

NOAA Expands Fishing Closed Area in Gulf of Mexico - June 21, 2010
NOAA has expanded the closed fishing area in the Gulf of Mexico to include areas where the oil slick is moving beyond the current boundaries off of the Florida panhandle and due south of Mississippi. This federal closure does not apply to any state waters. Closing fishing in the designated areas is a precautionary measure to ensure that seafood from the Gulf will remain safe for consumers. The closed area now represents 86,985 square miles, which is approximately 36 percent of Gulf of Mexico federal waters.

NOAA Expands Fishing Closed Area in Gulf of Mexico - June 16, 2010
NOAA has expanded the closed fishing area in the Gulf of Mexico to capture portions of the oil slick moving beyond the area’s current northern boundary, off the Florida panhandle’s federal-state waterline. This boundary was moved to Panama City Beach. This federal closure does not apply to any state waters. Closing fishing in these areas is a precautionary measure to ensure that seafood from the Gulf will remain safe for consumers. The closed area now represents 80,806 square miles, which is approximately 33.4 percent of Gulf of Mexico federal waters.

NOAA Opens 339 Square-Mile Fishing Area in Gulf of Mexico - June 7, 2010 NOAA has opened 339 square miles of previously closed fishing area off the Florida panhandle – the northern boundary now ends at the Florida federal-state water line on the east side of Choctawhatchee Bay. This area was initially closed on June 5 as a precaution because oil was projected to be within the area over the next 48 hours. However, the review of satellite imagery, radar and aerial data indicated that oil had not moved into the area.

NOAA Opens 16,000 Square Miles of Fishing Closed Area in Gulf of Mexico - June 4, 2010

NOAA has opened more than 16,000 square miles of previously closed fishing area off the Florida coast. The most significant opening is a 13,653-square mile area just west of the Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas. It was initially closed on June 2 as a precaution because oil was projected to be within the area over the next 48 hours. However, the review of satellite imagery, radar and aerial data indicated that oil had not moved into the area.

Modification to Fisheries Closed Area in the Gulf of Mexico - June 2, 2010
NOAA has expanded some boundaries of the closed fishing area in the Gulf of Mexico to capture portions of the slick moving beyond the current boundaries – the most significant expansion includes an area off southwest Florida that covers waters just to the west of the Dry Tortugas.
Additionally, the agency reopened a 2,637 square mile area of the western-most boundary south of Louisiana. Oil was projected to be in this area, but was never actually observed there.
This federal closure does not apply to any state waters. Closing fishing in these areas is a precautionary measure to ensure that seafood from the Gulf will remain safe for consumers.

Modification to Fisheries Closed Area in the Gulf of Mexico - May 28, 2010 NOAA Fisheries is extending the northern boundary of the closure area to
encompass a portion of the slick moving toward the state-federal water line
off eastern Mississippi/W. Alabama. The new closure map is posted online at http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov. The new closure measures 61,854 sq mi (60,200 sq km), or about 26% of the GOM EEZ, a slight increase above the last modification issued last Friday. However, this extension coincides with the June 1 opening of the Gulf of Mexico recreational red snapper season, and will affect some areas targeted by charter boat captains and private anglers. A press release referencing these impacts will be posted at www.noaa.gov.

Modification to Fisheries Closed Area in the Gulf of Mexico - May 28, 2010
NOAA Fisheries has extended the eastern and southern boundaries of the fishery closure to encompass a substantial mass of noncontiguous sheen
crossing the eastern edge of the current boundary and the projected
movement of a small portion of the slick outside the southern boundary.
The new closure area will become effective at 6 pm Eastern time tonight (May 28, 2010).
The new closure measures 60,683 sq mi (157,169 sq km), which is about
25% of the GOM EEZ, compared to the May 25 closure comprising 54,096 sq
mi (140,109 sq km), which was slightly more than 22%.

Modification to Fisheries Closed Area in the Gulf of Mexico - May 25, 2010 NOAA Fisheries has modified the closed area to fishing in the Gulf, extending
the western-most boundary to match the Louisiana state waters closure, and
the southwestern boundary, to incorporate an area reportedly with oil.
Closing fishing in these areas is a precautionary measure to ensure that
seafood from the Gulf will remain safe for consumers.

The closed area now represents 54,096 square miles, which is slightly more
than 22 percent of the Gulf of Mexico federal waters. This leaves
approximately more than 77 percent still open for fishing. The closure will
take effect at 6pm EDT tonight.

LDWF re-opens State Territorial Seas south of Marsh Island to Recreational and Commercial Fishing - May 23, 2010
LDWF Secretary Robert Barham announced the following re-opening to recreational and commercial fishing activities in portions of the state territorial seas south of Marsh Island in Iberia and Vermilion parishes effective May 23, 2010. This area was originally closed on May 18, 2010 due to a confirmed report of oil on a small section of the southern shoreline of Marsh Island. Since that time, no additional oil has been reported from the area.

Modification to Fisheries Closed Area in the Gulf of Mexico - May 18, 2010 NOAA Fisheries has expanded the eastern boundary of the closure to encompass a substantial mass of scattered light sheen, which appears to be entrained in a counter-clockwise eddy to the north of the loop current. More than 80% of the GOM federal waters remain open for fishing. The new closure measures 48,005 sq mi (124,333 sq km), just under 20% GOM EEZ.

The ongoing administration-wide response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill - Updated May 21, 2010. Timelines, Hotlines and Websites related to the oil spill and cleanup efforts, prepared and released by the Joint Information Center.

Situation Status Map - May 21, 2010

Modification to Fisheries Closed Area in the Gulf of Mexico - May 18, 2010
This revised area comprises approximately 19 percent of federal waters in the Gulf (just over 45,000 sq. mi.) and is in effect at 6pm this evening. Satellite imagery on May 17 indicates the main bulk of oil is dozens of miles away from the loop current, but that a small sheen of oil has been transported down close to the loop current. Today's modification extends the fishing closure boundary down to the loop current as a precautionary measure.

Modification to Fisheries Closed Area in the Gulf of Mexico - May 17, 2010

The ongoing administration-wide response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill -
Updated May 16, 2010. Timelines, Hotlines and Websites related to the oil spill and cleanup efforts, prepared and released by the Joint Information Center.

NOAA Modifies Fishing Closed Areas in Gulf - May 14, 2010

NOAA Modifies Fishing Closed Areas in Gulf - May 12, 2010

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Announces Partial Opening of Territorial Sea Off Grand Isle to Recreational and Commercial Fishing
- May 12, 2010
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Secretary Robert Barham has announced that the state’s territorial seas are open, effective immediately, from the Empire Canal westward to Belle Pass for recreational and commercial fishing.

NOAA Modifies Fishing Closed Areas in Gulf; 93 Percent Remains Open
- May 11, 2010
NOAA’s Fisheries Service has modified the area closed to fishing in the Gulf of Mexico due to the BP oil spill, which will include federal waters seaward of Louisiana state waters in the vicinity of Timbalier Island to waters off Florida’s Choctawhatchee Bay.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Announces Further Recreational and Commercial Fishing Closure due to Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill - May 9, 2010

NOAA Expands Commercial and Recreational Fishing Closure in Oil-Affected Portion of Gulf of Mexico - May 7, 2010
NOAA has modified and expanded the boundaries of the closed fishing area to better reflect the current location of the BP oil spill, and is extending the fishing restriction until May 17.

Closure Map - May 7, 2010

Fishing Closure Modified in Oil-Affected Portions of the Gulf - May 6, 2010
NOAA Fisheries Service has modified the boundaries of the closed fishing area in the Gulf of Mexico to better reflect the current extent of oil pollution. All commercial and recreational fishing including catch and release is prohibited in the closed area.
The closure will be in effect for 10 days, from May 7 through May 17, 2010, unless conditions allow NOAA Fisheries to terminate it sooner. Visit http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov for details. Go to the left hand side of the page and click on the Fishery Bulletins Link. Questions: Contact Cindy Meyer at 727-824-5305 or Cynthia.Meyer@noaa.gov.

Deepwater Horizon Modified Closure - May 6, 2010

NOAA Ocean Science Mission Changes Course to Collect Seafloor and Water Column Oil Spill Data - May 6, 2010
A NOAA-sponsored ocean mission, set to explore for deep sea corals, has been redirected to collect seafloor and water column data from areas near the Gulf of Mexico oil spill source.

Update from Louisiana Senator David Vitter's Office - May 5, 2010
Our office has received a significant number of calls and e-mails from people all over the country wanting to help or get involved in cleanup efforts for the oil spill in the Gulf. Also, we are working to stay on top of BP as the situation is assessed and trying to ensure that BP complies with its responsibility to stay involved and assist as many affected Louisiana constituents as possible. There are two program updates that fishermen and other affected parties need to be aware of.

NOAA Closes Commercial and Recreational Fishing in Oil-Affected Portion of Gulf of Mexico - May 2, 2010
NOAA is restricting fishing for a minimum of ten days in federal waters most affected by the BP oil spill, largely between Louisiana state waters at the mouth of the Mississippi River to waters off Florida’s Pensacola Bay (map here). The closure is effective immediately.

Conservationists prepare for oil spill response - April 30, 2010
In response to the tragic rig explosion and subsequent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Coastal Conservation Association chapters along the Gulf Coast have offered assistance to state agencies as they enact plans for clean-up efforts.

Message from Eric C. Schwaab, Assistant Administrator for NOAA Fisheries -
April 30, 2010
We are all watching the unfolding oil spill incident occurring in the Gulf of Mexico and are deeply concerned over the anticipated impacts this spill can have on marine life and the economies which rely on them. I want to give you a brief summary of NOAA’s and Fisheries' full engagement in the response process and provide you with a link to a web page NOAA has established through its Office of Response and Restoration where you can be kept informed of daily events.

Governor Jindal Requests U.S. Commerce Secretary Declare a Commercial Fisheries Failure in Louisiana & Requests SBA Administrator Activate Federal Disaster Declaration to Help Small Businesses Impacted by the Oil Spill -
April 29, 2010
Governor Bobby Jindal sent the following letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gary Locke requesting the declaration of a commercial fisheries failure as well as support from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration for commercial and recreational fishing businesses. This declaration will provide financial assistance to individual fishermen, assistance for the restoration of fisheries and assistance for commercial and recreational fishing businesses.

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CCA News

Center for Coastal Conservation Testifies Before the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
New Orleans, Louisiana
July 12, 2010

Mapping a Road to Recovery
CCA meeting with Senate Democrats emphasizes need for habitat restoration
June 24, 2010

CCA outlines plans for oil spill recovery in meeting with Sen. Richard Shelby
June 21, 2010

Sen. Shelby requests Gulf fisheries information
June 23, 2010

Video of David Cresson's testimony
CCA Louisiana Executive Director David Cresson testifies before the House Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife on the impacts of the Deepwater Horizon disaster.
June 10, 2010
Click here to see the written testimony

Battered Champ Needs a Hand
TIDE
July/August 2010

The Gulf of Mexico: Down but Not Out
TIDE
July/August 2010

Gulf Oil Spill News

Oyster Population Plummets in Louisiana After BP Spill, Floods
ABC News
August 29, 2011

Gulf of Mexico makes dramatic comeback from Deepwater Horizon oil spill
al.com
August 21, 2011

Oil spill fine proposal: Most money would go for economic recovery along Gulf
al.com (blog)
July 22, 2011

Gulf Coast senators want BP fines to restore coastline
MiamiHerald.com
July 21, 2011

Senate may be close to reaching agreement for BP oil spill fine
al.com (blog)
July 16, 2011

BP Oil Still Washing Ashore One Year After End of Gulf Spill
Bloomberg
July 15, 2011

Oil Spill Didn't Hurt Seagrass-dwelling Juvenile Fish
Science News
July 13, 2011

Gov. Jindal lists $533 million in projects for BP to finance after Gulf oil spill
NOLA.com
July 11, 2011

Court says federal agency didn't protect turtles
MiamiHerald.com
July 8, 2011