The panel compares oil industry profits to oil industry investment in clean up research. Dr. Joye discusses the consequences of oil spills causing algal blooms. Dr. Haut further discusses his ideas for oil spill warning systems aswell as a how to approriate research funds. Dr. Short questions the ethicacy of dispersants.

Speakers: Rep. Brian Baird, D-Washington, Science & Technology Subcommittee on Energy & Environment- Chairman; Jeffrey Short, Pacific Science Director of Oceana; Dr. Samantha Joye, University of Georgia, Marine Sciences Professor; Richard Haut, Houston Advanced Research Center, Senior Research Scientist; Jeffrey Short, Pacific Science Director of Oceana; Rep. Judy Biggert, R-Illinois; Kevin Cosnter, Actor & Ocean Therapy Solutions Partnet