July 6, 2021 - IDEAS For Us

Bioremediation to Clean Up Oil Spills

Bioremediation to Clean Up Oil Spills Bioremediation to Clean Up Oil Spills. Image source: Oil is seen leaking from the Japanese-owned bulk carrier, MV Wakashio 13. What is an oil spill? Oil spill is the release of a liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the marine ecosystem due to human activity such as tankers, barges, pipelines, refineries, drilling rigs and storage facilities 1. In April of 2010, the Deepwater Horizon exploded and was one of BPs biggest oil disasters that dumped over 210 million gallons of oil in the Gulf of Mexico 2. This explosion killed off over 150 endangered sea… Continue reading Bioremediation to Clean Up Oil Spills

Sea Level Rise in Florida

Sea Level Rise in Florida Sea level rise in Florida. Sea level rise is an increase in the standard of the world’s oceans consequent to the influence of global warming 2. According to a study published in Nature Communications, by 2100 many coastal cities such as Miami, New Orleans, and Houston that are currently home for more than 200 million people could be durably below sea level 1. In Recent years, Florida’s sea level has increased as it will take around 31 years for the sea level to rise by 6 inches in Miami. Currently, the speed at which Florida’s… Continue reading Sea Level Rise in Florida