Dr Noble provides details on how the Vibrio infection may thrive after a Houston woman’s untimely death

Date: September 27, 2017

After the death of a Houston woman to the Vibrio infection, multiple sources utilize Dr. Rachel Noble’s insight on how to avoid the Vibrio infection as the floodwaters of Hurricane Harvey still impose a potentially deadly threat against the residents of Houston.
Buzzfeed: https://www.buzzfeed.com/nidhisubbaraman/bacterial-infection-harvey?utm_term=.ej1a2lODL5#.bgO1W2DVKy

Business Insider: http://www.businessinsider.com/flesh-eating-bacteria-kill-woman-texas-harvey-flood-water-2017-9

Yahoo News: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/woman-texas-died-flesh-eating-165700972.html

High school students take a trip to the Duke University Marine Lab to get some hands on knowledge about the Marine Sciences

Date: September 26, 2017

High school students from all around the nation took a trip to the Duke University Marine Lab, located in Beaufort, North Carolina, which allowed them to gain some hands on experience in the Marine Sciences that they would never be able to gain in a classroom. Utilizing the IMS Research Vessel, the Capricorn, students were able to observe phenomena such as bio-luminescence and participate in activities such as clamming.

http://www.swvatoday.com/news/article_ee519ec9-cfb4-5e28-b959-a22108e2a632.html

Dr Fodrie appears as a panelist at a summit for the 20th anniversary of the Fisheries Reform Act

Date: September 26, 2017

Dr Fodrie is set to participate as a panelist in a summit recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Fisheries Reform Act, where he’ll give his insights and opinion on the impact of the Fisheries Reform Act on the marine ecosystem and the management of fisheries.

Dr Rick Leuttich warns of potential flooding and increased water levels for the North Carolina coast as Hurricane Maria approaches

Date: September 25, 2017

Dr. Leuttich informed CarolinaCoastOnline that according to forecasting models developed by himself and his colleagues, North Carolina’s coastal residents need to be wary of rising water levels. He predicts that water levels will increase an extra 1-2 feet as Hurricane Maria passes by along the coastline.

http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_c6e6dbea-a1f1-11e7-966e-2374dbd51fca.html?mode=jqm

Coastal Daybreak interviews Dr Luettich for insight on the dangers of Hurricane Irma

Date: September 12, 2017

Dr Luettich is interviewed by Coastal Daybreak on the damage that came along with Hurricane Irma and the potential dangers the hurricane still poses as it begins to deteriorate as it moves further inland into the United States.

Dr Paerl’s thoughts on the 2017 hurricane season

Date: September 11, 2017

Dr Hans Paerl warns people that the occurrence of multiple record-breaking storms along with the extreme weather events that have been occurring within the last couple of decades could be attributed to the impact of climate change. He believes that these events are the tell-tale signs that the situation is beginning to get dire.

http://wpde.com/news/nation-world/will-2017-be-the-strongest-hurricane-season-on-record

Dr Luettich speaks on why Hurricane Irma’s impact was smaller and more unusual than what was expected

Date: September 12, 2017

In multiple interviews, Dr Luettich spoke on the unusually small impact of Hurricane Irma’s storm surges and floods on Florida and Georgia’s coasts. He focuses primarily on the less likely path Irma took down Florida’s west causing Florida to have much smaller storm surges on the west coast, but at the same time larger storm surges on the east coast as a result of the massive size of the hurricane. Georgia, on the other hand, received a much less powerful hurricane than expected as Irma slowly decreased to a tropical storm after going inland on the west coast of Florida.

New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/11/us/storm-surge-irma-flooding.html

Vice News: https://news.vice.com/story/irma-slammed-florida-but-it-couldve-been-much-worse

Savannah Morning News: http://savannahnow.com/news/2017-09-10/officials-go-now-if-going-curfew-overnight

WRAL: http://www.wral.com/irma-s-girth-and-path-made-for-a-bizarre-florida-storm-surge/16943605/

Dr Luettich warns residents of Georgia and Florida of the impending dangers of Hurricane Irma’s storm surges

Date: September 11, 2017

Before the arrival of Hurricane Irma on United States soil, Dr. Luettich warned residents of both Florida and Georgia of the immediate danger Hurricane Irma’s storm surges could have on coastal residents. He notes the higher potential for coastal areas and low-lying areas to be aware of these storm surges and be prepared for flooding.

Georgia Public Broadcasting News: http://gpbnews.org/post/georgia-coast-braces-potential-storm-surge

CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/videos/hurricane-irmas-storm-surge/

Dr Luettich speaks to WITN on preparing for Hurricane Irma even in the case of uncertain landfall

Date: September 5, 2017

WITN featured Dr. Luettich in an article titled, “Local researchers studying hurricanes and weather patterns”. In the article, Dr. Luettich speaks on the fact that even though it may be uncertain whether or not Hurricane Irma will reach landfall in the area a certain person may be residing, they should still take the proper precautionary measures to ensure their safety from the storm because, as history shows, hurricanes can be unpredictable.

http://www.witn.com/content/news/Local-researchers-studying-hurricanes-and-weather-patterns-442820053.html

NOLA Times features Dr Luettich on his insights into the potential flooding that may come with the approach of Hurricane Irma

Date: September 5, 2017

Dr. Luettich serves on the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East and gave some insightful information to the NOLA Times in an article titled “New Orleans, state reviewing Irma evacuation plans, just in case” on Hurricane Irma’s potential flooding. With the use of his storm surge model, the ADCIRC, he believes that the chances of a flooding event as devastating as Hurricane Katrina are low, but residents should still consider evacuating in order to ensure their own safety.

http://www.nola.com/hurricane/index.ssf/2017/09/new_orleans_state_reviewing_ir.html