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Alaska ShoreZone Coastal Mapping and Imagery
by Dana Lindauer, February 03 2014
Interested in how baseline data can help with oil spill response? Read about ShoreZone in Alaska. ShoreZone is a partnership of organizations working to map the coastline of Alaska, British Colombia, Washington and Oregon. The mapping includes imagery...
Zoos and Aquariums for 350 Handbook
by Emily Wick, February 03 2014
Zoos and Aquariums for 350 is a new climate change initiative spearheaded by the IUCN SSC Conservation Breeding Specialist Group. This initiative invites zoos, aquariums, and other organizations to address climate change by joining a grassroots,...
NOAA: "Conceptual Model of Arctic Oil Spill Exposure and Injuries" Graphic
by Dana Lindauer, January 23 2014
Here is NOAA's graphic showing different environmental impacts of a potential Arctic oil spill. This is the expanded file of the image leading off Lesson 2.2 in the Oil and the Changing Arctic module. You can also find the image online here .
Milk vs. Oil Usage Infographic
by Dana Lindauer, January 15 2014
Try to imagine how much oil we use in a day, month or year. These numbers may be hard to visualize because oil factors into so many products we use and it is an important part of our standard transportation. Since oil and milk are both often measured...
From One Barrel of Oil Infographic
by Dana Lindauer, January 15 2014
What types of products is crude oil turned into? Look at this infographic to see what comes from one barrel (42 gallons) of oil. The information comes from EIA. Learn more from their site by clicking here .
Alaska Clean Seas Yearbook (2014)
by Dana Lindauer, January 14 2014
The ACS Yearbook provides information on the structure of their non-profit, their members, their equipment, their training and some general summaries of work they have done in the last few years. On pages 46-55 of the yearbook, ACS provides images of...
Alaska Clean Seas
by Dana Lindauer, January 14 2014
There is an oil spill response cooperative through Alaska Clean Seas (ACS). ACS organizes, trains and equips responders in the case of an oil spill. Learn more about the organization starting with their home page linked here.
Alaska SeaLife Center: Rehabilitation Program
by Dana Lindauer, January 14 2014
Visit the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) website. The link here will take you to the Rehab section of the website. Read more about the Rehabilitation Program and some of the most recent patients.
International Bathymetric Chart of the Arctic Ocean
by Dana Lindauer, January 14 2014
Take a closer look at the “International Bathymetric Chart of the Arctic Ocean” (image at the beginning of Oil and the Changing Arctic, Lesson 2.5). Find images under the links downloads and posters.
Arctic Council: “Understanding Risk to the Arctic Environment.” (Nov. 19, 2013)
by Dana Lindauer, January 14 2014
Read this brief, general news piece from the Arctic Council, on their discussions about risk assessment for the Arctic. They want to investigate increased shipping and tourism and their possible effects on the Arctic environment and communities.
Arctic Council History
by Dana Lindauer, January 14 2014
Learn about the structure, history, functions, events and members of the Arctic Council. Explore other aspects of the Arctic Council's website to get updates on what is happening with the Arctic environment and its peoples.
“U.S., Canada Conduct Bering Strait spill drill” (July 25, 2013) Alaska Journal of Commerce
by Dana Lindauer, January 14 2014
The international use of waters for trade and oil requires international cooperation in response to possible oil spills. One example of cooperation is between the US and Canadian Coast Guards. Learn more about their joint spill response drills...
"Agreement on Cooperation on Marine Oil Pollution Preparedness and Response in the Arctic" (2013)
by Dana Lindauer, January 14 2014
Interested in the Agreement on Cooperation on Marine Oil Pollution Preparedness and Response in the Arctic ? Here is a link to the text of the agreement signed on May 15, 2013.
NASA Imagery of Oil Spills
by Dana Lindauer, January 14 2014
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has no on-going research or response preparations. However, the agency’s resources are often used post disaster, to track the spread of oil slicks on the surface of the ocean from space. See...
BSEE (Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement) Oil Spill Response Research
by Dana Lindauer, January 14 2014
Under the DOI (Department of the Interior) BSEE takes charge of prevention of and preparedness for oil spills. The BSEE conducts inspections of oil operations, both planned and unannounced. It also investigates any offshore oil events that result...
NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration) Office of Response & Restoration
by Dana Lindauer, January 14 2014
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R) contributes 24-7 support for oil spills in coastal waters. They provide scientific knowledge to assist Coast Guard operations and to analyze potential...
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency): "Oil Spills"
by Dana Lindauer, January 14 2014
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states their oil spill related mission as: “EPA seeks to prevent, prepare for, and respond to oil spills that occur in and around inland waters of the United States. EPA is the lead federal response agency for...
USCG (United States Coast Guard) Marine Environmental Protection Mission
by Dana Lindauer, January 14 2014
The U.S. Coast Guard is the agency that responds to coastal and offshore oil spills. As part of the Marine Environmental Protection program, the USCG is charged with forming regulations to prevent oil spills as well.
USARC (United States Arctic Research Commission)
by Dana Lindauer, January 14 2014
The United States Arctic Research Commission (USARC) is charged with forming policies and reviewing Arctic research ranging from potential natural resources to social and behavioral science. They keep an inventory on projects revolving around Arctic...
ICCOPR (Interagency Coordinating Committee on Oil Pollution Research)
by Dana Lindauer, January 14 2014
There are many branches of the federal government involved in the funding and execution of oil spill research. They are coordinated through the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Oil Pollution Research (ICCOPR) which was created as part of the Oil...

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Most Recent Resources

Alaska ShoreZone Coastal Mapping and Imagery

Zoos and Aquariums for 350 Handbook

NOAA: "Conceptual Model of Arctic Oil Spill Exposure and Injuries" Graphic

Milk vs. Oil Usage Infographic

From One Barrel of Oil Infographic

Alaska Clean Seas Yearbook (2014)

Alaska Clean Seas

Alaska SeaLife Center: Rehabilitation Program

International Bathymetric Chart of the Arctic Ocean

Arctic Council: “Understanding Risk to the Arctic Environment.” (Nov. 19, 2013)

Arctic Council History

“U.S., Canada Conduct Bering Strait spill drill” (July 25, 2013) Alaska Journal of Commerce

"Agreement on Cooperation on Marine Oil Pollution Preparedness and Response in the Arctic" (2013)

NASA Imagery of Oil Spills

BSEE (Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement) Oil Spill Response Research

NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration) Office of Response & Restoration

EPA (Environmental Protection Agency): "Oil Spills"

USCG (United States Coast Guard) Marine Environmental Protection Mission

USARC (United States Arctic Research Commission)

ICCOPR (Interagency Coordinating Committee on Oil Pollution Research)

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