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The Florida Institute of Oceanography received $10 million from BP to fund 27 research projects dealing with the oil spill crisis in the Gulf. While USF and other research institutions have done superb independent research work and have been strong voices in this crisis, we must note that of the 27 research projects (go to link below), very few have to do with toxicity levels in the water.
As the claims and recovery process develops, knowing the full extent of BP culpability is key to assessing damages. Where are those studies?
http://www.fio.usf.edu/NewsChannel/10-08-12/FIO_Council_Approves_9M_in_Spill_Research_Grants.aspx
