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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.

Thomas Dornhoffer successfully defended his PhD dissertation on Nov 5.

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

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.

Meg was selected to participate in the 2015 Leadership UGA program! In order to be selected, Meg was nominated by the Department of Marine Sciences and by the Assistant to the Dean in Franklin College. She had to fill out an online application with an essay portion, and had a group interview.

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