Science

In a study on the effects of the BP oil spill, lead researcher Alice Ortmann says when the dispersant Corexit was added to water from the Gulf of Mexico, the number of ciliates and phytoplanktons went down by half and bacteria doubled. The study suggests a possible disturbance in the food chain.

The 186 dolphins that washed ashore in Gulf Coast states from January through April 2011 may have been affected by cold water flowing into the Gulf of Mexico, according to team of scientists from Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.

Hundreds of millions of dollars will flow into Mississipppi from the RESTORE Act, based on fines BP will pay for damage from the oil spill.

Some captains of smaller charter boats are busy, while those with bigger boats seem to be more affected by the weak economy, fuel costs and difficulty of attracting larger groups to cover the cost of a trip.

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The Natural Resources Defense Council found water quality at Mississippi beaches above EPA bacteria standards eight percent of the time. Mississippi ranked 19 of 30 states in the study.

So far this year, 344 sea turtles have washed up along the Gulf Coast. Now the federal government wants shrimpers who work in shallow water to install Turtle Protection Devices.

Mississippi Students face new vaccine requirement.

Moss Point residents want the state to investigate whether industrial chemicals may be causing cancer and other health problems. Mississippi officials say there’s no obvious link, but a Louisiana chemist says her tests show a connection.

Mississippi Power's Kemper County plant is $366 million over budget. The Public Service Commission is expected to consider Mississippi Power's request for a rate increase to pay for construction of the plant on June 22.

To protect the endangered Mississippi Gopher Frog, 6,500 acres in Mississippi and Louisiana are being designated as critical habitat. The frog is unique to the Gulf Coast.

A proposal to require small shrimp boats to have devices to protect sea turtles is drawing criticism from some local fishermen.

This is the first week of hurricane season and emergency leaders from across the region are in Biloxi for the Gulf States Hurricane Conference.

This is Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi. Emergency managers are examining preparations for all disasters, including tornadoes and floods.

Mississippi scientists are studying dolphins to learn more about the effect of the BP oil spill.

Only two red snapper can be caught under federal limits, even though recreational fishermen say the waters are full of this favorite species. Some charter boat captains say the regulations are hurting their business.