The first synthetic review of the PAHs effects on microalgae in experimental studies and
aquatic ecosystems is provided. Phytoplankton and phytobenthos from marine and …

The marine environment is highly susceptible to pollution by petroleum, and so it is
important to understand how microorganisms degrade hydrocarbons, and thereby mitigate …

The southwestern Gulf of Mexico constitutes an important subsystem within a Large Marine
Ecosystem. Due to its high biodiversity, living resources and energy resources, this region is …

Abstract The Deepwater Horizon oil spill of 2010 brought the ecology and health of the Gulf
of Mexico to the forefront of the public's and scientific community's attention. Not only did we …

The production of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) by planktonic microbes can
influence the fate of oil and chemical dispersants in the ocean through emulsification …

Ocean acidification and pollution coexist to exert combined effects on the functions and
services of marine ecosystems. Ocean acidification can increase the biotoxicity of heavy …

ECONOMICS AND ECOSYSTEM OF THE GULF OF MEXICO With its white sandy beaches
and productive waters, the GoM sustains a number of lucrative industries, including shrimp …

Energy projects may profoundly impact Indigenous peoples. We consider effects of
Canada's proposed Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion on the health and food …

Remediation of wetland soils contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons is a challenging
task. Biosurfactant and biochar have been used in oil remediation. However, little is known …

Bacterial strains and metagenomic clones, both obtained from petroleum reservoirs, were
evaluated for petroleum degradation abilities either individually or in pools using seawater …