"ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Scientists are a lot like a big family with uncles and cousins who don't always see eye to eye on things.
They quarrel, disagree and have different opinions.
But they're still family.
"That is what a family is all about,'' said Steve Murawski of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. "It's a matter of people looking at data and coming to different conclusions.''
Scientists representing the academic community from across Florida met with scientists from NOAA and other federal agencies Tuesday in St. Petersburg. Their objective was to come up with ways to better work together to monitor the long-term effects of the Deepwater Horizon incident on the Gulf of Mexico, especially the presence of sub-surface oil."
Rob Shaw reports for the Tampa Tribune.
See also:
"NOAA Chief Confirms She Tried to Squelch Undersea Plum Reports," Craig Pittman reports for the St. Petersburg Times on Aug. 10.
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