Reaching out through acts of service
The Loyola University New Orleans community has responded to the Gulf Oil Disaster by serving as a resource, providing expert advice to media outlets around the world through our esteemed faculty, and organizing volunteer efforts to help businesses in the area recoup losses. Our goal is to help residents of the affected areas regain hope for the future.
From the blog »
Undergraduate researcher reports unexpected findings about aquatic life
Loyola marks BP oil spill anniversary with ‘Dirty Energy’ screening
The film highlights personal stories of Louisiana fishermen and others impacted by the oil spill.
Our Experts
Robert A. "Bob" Thomas, Ph.D.
Can speak on: General oil spill impact on the coastal region, marine life, plants and wildlife.
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- Wetlands and Plants
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- Marine Life
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Loyola in the News
USA Today – March 2
BP trial's first week offers glimpse of long fight
Louisiana Public Broadcasting – March 1
BP trial update
The Times-Picayune – March 1
Tough road ahead for BP in Gulf oil spill trial, legal experts
The Voice of Russia – Feb. 25
Expert: Gross or Ordinary Negligence the Central Issue in BP Deepwater Case
The New York Times – Feb. 24
As BP Trial Opens, Hints of Progress on a Deal
Reuters – Feb. 4
State claims a wild card in BP civil deal on Macondo oil spill
Al Jazeera News - February 27
BP goes to court
ABC Radio Austrailia - February 26
BP oil spill trial begins in US
Al Jazeera News - February 26
US court begins BP trial over Gulf oil spill
Featured Video
BP pleads guilty to felony charges
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law professor Mitchell Crusto speaks to PBS Nightly Business Report on BP’s record-setting $4.5 billion settlement over the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.