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 »
In making disaster plans, we have to imagine the worst case
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
- Wildlife
- Marine Life
- Business/Tourism
Loyola in the News
Scotsman.com - April 20
Bitterness and anger still spill over from BP's blackest day
WWL-TV - April 17
Sunday Edition: Oil spill one year later, with Dr. Bob Thomas
Inter Press Service - April 15
Stress and anger over BP oil disaster could linger for decades
WWL-TV - March 29
AP reports feds considering manslaughter in BP spill
The World Today - December 16
US launches civil action against BP
WDSU - December 3
Restaurants push La. seafood industry back on feet
Yahoo! News - November 9
Oil spill panel: a push for subpoena power in Deepwater Horizon probe
Getting Involved
Communications alumna working as environmental movement's voice to restore the health of the Gulf of Mexico
Vikki N. Spruill, '80, president and CEO of the Ocean Conservancy, has overseen the organization's response to the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. The organization recently advanced critical reforms in ocean governance and expanded its long-term presence in the Gulf region. Spruill has served as head of the Ocean Conservancy since 2006.