Preparing to Respond to Oil Spills in the Arctic
Increased activity in the Arctic means an increased risk of oil spills. Crews on annual scientific expeditions practice skills and test technologies to keep themselves prepared to respond.
Story Credit:
Adapted from "NOAA Again Joins Coast Guard for Oil Spill Exercise in the Arctic" and "Adventures in Developing Tools for Oil Spill Response in the Arctic" published on NOAA'S Response and Restoration Blog. See links to these sources in the sidebar, under Additional Resources.
Banner Image Credit:
Petty Officer 2nd Class Grant DeVuyst, U.S. Coast Guard. Public domain
Last modified:
23 April 2024 - 9:53am
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