 When an oil spill happens, the clock starts ticking immediately. As oil threatens marine ecosystems, shorelines, and coastal communities, emergency responders must act fast. But how do scientists decide the best way to protect our coastal environments by reducing harm caused by the spill?
Recently, NOAA’s Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R) headed to a highly specialized facility to simulate ocean conditions and tackle one of the most complex questions in oil spill response: When and how should we use chemical dispersants? [...] Continue Reading
The NOAA Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R) serves coastal communities, their economies, and the environment by helping to ensure they are clean and healthy to the impacts of hazards like oil, chemicals, and marine debris.
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