Gulf Research Program

**Mission** The GRP will develop, translate, and apply science, engineering, and medical knowledge to enhance offshore energy safety, environmental protection and stewardship, and human health and community resilience in the Gulf region in ways that empower its citizens. **History** April 20, 2010 will forever be marked in our nation’s history. The 87 days that followed the Deepwater Horizon explosion and fire brought death, injury, and environmental damage as it became the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history. In 2013, with $500 million in criminal settlement funds from the companies involved in Deepwater Horizon, the GRP was created. The studies, projects, and activities conducted by the GRP will advance and apply science, engineering and, public health knowledge to reduce risks from offshore oil spills and will enable the communities of the Gulf to better anticipate, mitigate, and recover from future disasters.