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The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is the Regional Ocean Partnership for the Gulf of Mexico. We focus on enhancing the environmental and economic health of the Gulf of Mexico through increased collaboration.

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The Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) was a ten-year, $500 million research program to investigate the impacts of oil, dispersed oil, and dispersants on the ecosystems of the Gulf of Mexico following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. GoMRI funded scientists sought to improve the fundamental understanding of the dynamics of such events, their environmental stressors, and the implications to public health, with the goal of improving society’s ability to understand, respond to, and mitigate the impacts of petroleum pollution and related stressors on marine and coastal ecosystems. The GoMRI ran from 2010 to 2020, involved nearly 4,500 researchers, and resulted in more than 1,700 scientific publications.

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The Harte Research Institute seeks science driven solutions for Gulf of Mexcio problems in order to advance its long-term sustainable use and conservation.

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The Gulf Research Program promotes the use of science, engineering and medical knowledge to enhance offshore energy safety, environmental protection and stewardship, and human health and community resilience in support of a sustainable future for the Gulf and all those who call the region home .

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The mission of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) RESTORE Science Program is to carry out research, observation, and monitoring to support the long-term sustainability of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem, fish stocks, fish habitat, and the fishing industry in the Gulf of Mexico. The Science Program seeks to accomplish this mission through its funding competitions, workshops, and other activities by investing in partnerships between researchers and resource managers and building a community committed to conducting and applying ecosystem science.

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Esri helps people build and manage great information products by providing the ultimate platform for geospatial integration and application. Esri has cultivated collaborative relationships with partners who share our commitment to solving Earth’s most pressing challenges with geographic expertise and rational resolve.

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The Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS) is the Gulf of Mexico regional component of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS). GCOOS collects and disseminates coatal and ocean shelf data for the region.

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Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the United States. The company’s complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America’s largest refinery and Motiva’s marketing operations support more than 5,000 retail gasoline stations. Motiva is wholly-owned by Aramco.

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ExxonMobil is focused on meeting society’s evolving needs for energy and essential products and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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The mission of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is to manage development of U.S. Outer Continental Shelf energy and mineral resources in an environmentally and economically responsible way.

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The Mission of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment.

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Equinor uses advanced technologies and take an innovative approach to help build a sustainable energy future. We also invest in power, including from low-carbon sources such as wind and solar; and new fuels for transport, such as advanced biofuels and hydrogen.

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Located in St. Petersburg, the Florida Institute of Oceanography is the designated state of Florida oceanographic organization for the facilitation of education and research in the marine and coastal environments.

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Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. is a specialized consulting and engineering firm that works with private and public sector clients to address complex problems involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. ATM is an international leader in marina consulting, waterfront engineering, and coastal engineering.

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Hess Corporation is a leading global independent energy company engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas.

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The Water Institute of the Gulf is an independent, non-profit, applied research institution advancing science and developing integrated methods to solve complex environmental and societal challenges.

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Shell is an international energy company with expertise in the exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals.

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Stantec provides professional consulting services in water resources, environmental sciences, planning, engineering, transportation infrastructure, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, project management, and project economics.

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Texas has established two Centers of Excellence: Subsea Systems Institute (SSI) and OneGulf. SSI improves the safety and efficiency of offshore energy development by conducting translational engineering and technology development for offshore energy production. OneGulf gathers and improves knowledge about the Gulf of Mexico to inform decision-making around the challenges to environmental and economic sustainability of the Gulf of Mexico and its impact on the health and well-being of Texans and the nation.

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