Science Supporting Gulf of Mexico Oil-Spill Response, Mitigation, and Restoration—Assessment, Monitoring, Mapping, and Coordination

Hearing on “The Role of BP in the Deepwater Horizon Explosion and Oil Spill”

The June 17, 2010 hearings of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Committee on Energy and Commerce) includes the testimony of Tony Hayword along with opening statements by Chairmen Waxman and Stupak and the Transocean Abnormality report on BP.

Testimonies from Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources

The following prepared testimonies are from the May 11, 2010 meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources:

President and Chairman Mr. Lamar McKay, BP America, Inc.


President and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Steven Newman, Transocean Limited

President, Global Business Lines; Chief Health, Safety and Environment Officer Mr. Tim Probert, Halliburton

Subject Guide Created on the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

Gulf Oil Spill Resources and Images

Here's a collection of resources and images of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico: 

• Gulf of Mexico - Deepwater Horizon Incident (includes latest information)
• Deepwater Horizon Response on Facebook
• The Deepwater Horizon Incident in the Gulf of Mexico FAQ from USA.gov 
• Remarks from the President on Oil Spill
• Shoreline Impact Outlook (until Monday, May 3, 2010)
• EPA Response to BP Spill in the Gulf of Mexico
• Photostream from Coast Guard
• Oil Slick Near Mississippi Delta image from NASA
• Oil and Gas Industry Fatal and Nonfatal Occupational Injuries Fact Sheet from Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Database: Oil Spills Since 2000

Oil Leak from Damaged Well

NASA's Earth Observatory has images of the oil leak along with information about the incident. As well, the oil slick is NASA's Image of the Day. For today, see the image on the right of this blog. After today, visit the image gallery.

Would you like to do more research on the environmental impact from the oil leak? Visit our Environmental Science subject guide for suggested sources.