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Halmos Faculty Joins Federal Ocean Science Expedition in the mid- and south Atlantic Coast
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Halmos faculty member Tracey Sutton, Ph.D. will join a new federal ocean partnership DEEP SEARCH starting this September. This four and a half year study will research the deep-sea coral, canyon, and gas seep ecosystems in the mid- and south Atlantic. The research is organized through the National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP), with TDI-Brooks International, Inc., as the prime contractor for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), and scientists from USGS and seven academic institutions participating, including NSU.
”This study brings together experts who will collaborate to improve our understanding of the distribution, ecology, and underlying geological foundation of sensitive deep-sea environments within this region,” said Amanda Demopoulos, who serves as the chief scientist for the first expedition and USGS’ project chief for the multi-year study. “The results will also yield insights into potential marine natural hazards such as landslides and tsunamis, which may have a future impact on sea floor and coastal infrastructure within the Atlantic region. Ultimately, the research will provide the essential baseline information needed to guide management of these deep-sea resources.”
BOEM’s Environmental Studies Program develops, funds, and manages rigorous scientific research to inform policy decisions regarding the development of energy and mineral resources on the Outer Continental Shelf. Dr. Sutton worked on a NOPP project, the award-winning Mid-Atlantic canyons study that took place from 2011 to 2015.