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January 26, 2012 Gulf Commitment: The seafood youtube
Generations of fishermen have made their livelihoods and their homes on the Gulf Coast. They want you to know that seafood -- shrimp, oysters and all sorts of fish -- from the Gulf of Mexico is the most inspected and most tested in the world. The confidence they have in their catch has never been higher, and they want you to try it for yourself. View video of "Gulf Commitment: The seafood."

Gulf Restoration: The Recovered Oil Fund for Wildlife

In 2010, BP donated approximately $22 million to help wildlife recovery and restoration. Known as the Recovered Oil Fund For Wildlife, this fund has not only helped protect endangered sea turtles and thousands of migratory birds, it has provided an opportunity to address long-standing issues in the Gulf ecosystem and help to create a healthier Gulf. Jeff Trandahl, Executive Director of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, which administers the fund, explains its mission and how the fund works. View video of Recovered Oil Fund for Wildlife.

Successful ‘Gulf Coast Seafood & Tourism Bash’ wraps up in New Orleans

New Orleans – Two spectacular college football games are in the books and so is BP’s successful Gulf Coast Seafood & Tourism Bash. BP created the event in partnership with Gulf Coast tourism planners as a way to celebrate Gulf Coast culture, seafood and tourism – and to maximize exposure for the area during the Allstate Sugar Bowl and BCS National Championship.

Gulf Coast Seafood & Tourism Bash events included celebrity chef appearances by Emeril Lagasse and John Besh who both conducted dozens of national TV interviews to share Gulf seafood recipes and the news that the Gulf is open for business. “We’re in heaven, the beaches are open and the seafood has never been better,” said Besh to a Chicago reporter. “It’s all about seafood and tourism for us and the city right now, here in New Orleans – it’s electric.”

BP's quest to earn back America's trust

In a speech to the Economic Club of Chicago, CEO Bob Dudley reaffirmed BP's commitment to US energy security.

Read BP CEO Bob Dudley's speech.

Fishing tournament drew thousands, set records

Records fell as top anglers from around the country gathered in Biloxi for the Southern Kingfish Association National Championship. Competitors call the Gulf of Mexico a “Paradise of fishing.”

View video of Southern Kingfish Association National Championship.

New Orleans welcomes BCS Championship with "Peacemaker po' boys"

Legendary quarterbacks Ken Stabler of Alabama and Bert Jones of LSU share a ceremonial 30-foot "Peacemaker po' boy" as part of the Gulf Coast Seafood & Tourism Bash presented by BP. New Orleans chefs teamed up to bring together Louisiana shrimp and Alabama oysters in celebration of the 2012 Allstate BCS National Championship. View more photos of the Gulf Coast Seafood and Tourism Bash. Read more about the Gulf Coast Seafood and Tourism Bash.

BP’s ‘Gulf Coast Seafood & Tourism Bash’ offers fresh seafood, vacation contest

New Orleans – In addition to having great football this January with the Sugar Bowl and the BCS National Championship, New Orleans is also having great seafood – thanks to BP’s Gulf Coast Seafood & Tourism Bash.

BP created the event in partnership with Gulf Coast tourism planners as a way to celebrate Gulf Coast culture, seafood and tourism – and to maximize exposure the region receives during the two bowl games in New Orleans.

“We're working with the Gulf Coast's seafood and tourism industries to spotlight two of the best things about this unique region," said Crystal Ashby, BP executive vice president of government and public affairs. “Together, we want to deliver a clear message that the Gulf's beaches, restaurants, fishing and attractions provide unsurpassed vacation experiences.” Read the full story

Initial early restoration projects selected for Mississippi

State and federal Trustees unveiled the first set of early environmental restoration projects that are proposed for funding under the landmark agreement BP signed with the Trustees in April 2011. The eight proposed projects are located in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi. The two proposed initial Mississippi projects are:

Mississippi Oyster Cultch Project will provide approximately 1,430 acres of productive oyster cultch habitat in Hancock County, Harrison County and Jackson County. The oyster cultch will improve the hard bottom habitat and cultch areas needed for larval oyster attachment and growth.

Mississippi Artificial Reefs Project will create and enhance 67 existing low profile man-made reefs over approximately 201 acres in Mississippi’s near shore waters. This will provide habitat for a variety of fish and shellfish species.

Rehabilitated sea turtles prepare to go home

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) in Gulfport, Mississippi, has been working to rescue, recover, rehabilitate and release marine mammals for almost 30 years. In the second installment of a special three-part video series, IMMS officials share the behind-the-scenes work by a dedicated staff to help rehabilitate sea turtles and prepare them to be returned to the Gulf of Mexico. “They are very dedicated people with very specialized skills, says IMMS Founder and Director Moby Solangi. View video of rescued sea turtles being prepared to go home. Learn more about the work of the IMMS.