Oct 6, 2016
Summary: The Deepwater Horizon oil spill impacted several ‘at-risk’ industries along the Northern Gulf including commercial and recreational fishing, tourism, and other enterprises tied to natural resources. This study examined how the oil spill affected...
Sep 15, 2016
Summary: Using economic modeling and freight flow software packages, this research seeks to identify impacts to the Gulf Coast region from the Port of Mobile to the Port of New Orleans. Current economic areas of distress (1st and 2nd tier) will be identified and...
Aug 11, 2016
Summary: This research includes 2 major pieces: 1) a weekly survey of destination marketing organizations (DMOs) to monitor the effects of the oil spill on the travel and tourism industry in each of the counties and parishes along the Gulf Coast and 2) weekly/monthly...
Jan 21, 2016
Summary: The purpose of this study is to establish a baseline for monitoring changes in the health and well-being of residents along the Gulf of Mexico in counties impacted by coastal contamination from the Deepwater Horizon industrial disaster. Using social science...
Jan 7, 2016
Summary: Survey of 933 respondents in LaFourche, Terrebonne, and Plaquemines parishes launched June 17, 2010. Results indicate high levels of stress and moderate levels of physiological ailments due to worry and concern over the oil spill. Project Dates: June 2010...
