A new study published in the National Academy of Sciences could help scientists better understand the effects of future spills on sea life. The Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries & the Coast Guard held a meeting on the ongoing response and lessons learned from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Witnesses include representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the American Petroleum Institute.