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Scientists Question Thoroughness of Gulf Seafood Testing

September 20, 2010, Maya Rodriguez, Eyewitness News, wwltv.com
Toxicological expert Dr. William R. Sawyer was asked whether safety claims could be backed up with testing performed to date. Some independent scientists are expressing concerns that the Gulf seafood testing falls short of being thorough — even though government officials have said the seafood is safe to eat.

Broadcast September 20, 2010. © Copyright 2010 WWLTV
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Scientists Unsettled by Calls From Federal Commission

September 16, 2010, Eyewitness News, wwltv.com
Some independent scientists, who have been looking into oil spill contamination in the Gulf of Mexico, said they have received some unsettling phone calls from the federal government. The calls came from attorneys, on behalf of the National Oil Spill Commission. The scientists said the questions seemed designed to cast doubts on their findings.

Broadcast July 30, 2010. © Copyright 2010 WWLTV
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NBC: Dispersants Increase Impact on Marine Life

July 30, 2010, NBC Nightly News, Lisa Myers
Lisa Myers interviews expert toxicologist Dr. William R. Sawyer in an NBC Nightly News Special Report concerning BP's extensive use of dispersants in the Gulf of Mexico. Evidence suggests that dispersants injected into oil below the surface liberate toxic hydrocarbons, which remain suspended and persist in the water.

Broadcast July 30, 2010. © Copyright NBC News
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