UF marine researchers rush to collect samples as oil threat grows
Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 13:50
in Earth & Climate
(PhysOrg.com) -- GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- In a race against time, University of Florida marine researchers are hurrying to collect underwater marine algae samples in the Florida Keys while an ever-growing Gulf oil spill steadily migrates toward Florida, already reaching the Emerald Coast in the Panhandle.