WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2010.  NOAA ship Gordon Gunter will depart today to continue its mission to evaluate the effects of the Deepwater Horizon BP oil spill on whales and dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico, including the endangered sperm whale. This project includes leading researchers from Cornell University, Oregon State University,[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2010 – 1:46 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS:  Good afternoon.  We are lucky to be joined today by our National Incident Commander — and I’m sure you all read the press release yesterday, newly retired Admiral Thad Allen, joining us today sans his several decades of uniform, to[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2010.  President Obama and Vice-President Biden received a briefing today from Secretary Napolitano, Secretary Chu, Secretary Salazar, Administrator Jackson, Administrator Lubchenco, Carol Browner and other senior administration officials on the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Secretary Napolitano and National Incident Commander Allen provided a situational update and[Read More…]