News Archive

2024

December 2024

A hand holding an old plastic drift card with reporting information imprinted on it held up in front of a shoreline.

Drift Card Used to Track 1976 Oil Spill Found – 48 Years Later
A view of the San Francisco Bay shoreline near Richmond, California, featuring a mix of greenery, wildflowers, and shrubs in the foreground. In the background, there are remnants of old structures, including a wooden pier and small buildings near the water. The bay is visible, with hills and trees on the distant shoreline under a clear blue sky.

Settlement Proposed for Oil Spill Discharges in the San Francisco Bay Estuary
A stack of derelict crab traps.

Marine Debris Removal Projects Announced Under Nationwide Fishing Trap Removal, Assessment, and Prevention Program
Chinook salmon jumping out of water.

Using Science to Restore Polluted Coastal Environments on the West Coast

November 2024

Four individuals supporting hurricane response pose for a group photo in front of an overflight plane.

Incident Responses for October 2024
Three barges being used to remove a derelict bridge that sits in a bay.

Working with Tribes to Remove Marine Debris
BASF East Newark Park site progress mid-construction. Image credit: Earthcam/BASF.

Construction Underway on East Newark Park
People pull a crab pot out of the water.

Innerspace Exploration Leads Community Efforts to Clean Up Derelict Crab Pots
Overflight view of Buckeye Terminal, Port of Wilmington, Delaware.

Incident Responses for September 2024

October 2024

Environmental restoration project in progress on the bank of an urban river.

Hope After Harm: Restoring Habitats and Fisheries After Hazardous Waste
NOAA logo, Coastal Response Research Center logo, and University of New Hampshire logo, embedded on a blurred image of nature.

Coastal Response Research Center - Celebrating 20 Years of Partnership
Aerial view of oil product tanker with fires onboard being towed in the Red Sea.

NOAA Supports Response to Oil Tanker Fire in Red Sea
A group of trainees listen to a trainer deliver a lesson from a Seattle shoreline.

2025 Emergency Response Training Schedule Now Available
A person walking along a shoreline using a measuring tape device to record a transect.

Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Project Nationwide Survey Launches
A presenter is speaking to a classroom of people with a stack of marine debris curriculum workbooks piled on one of the desks.

Fiscal Year 2025 Ocean Odyssey Marine Debris Prevention Awards for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Accessibility
Aerial image of oil emerging in an area of containment boom. A response vessel is seen in the lower right of the image.

Incident Responses for August 2024

September 2024

Aerial view of a group of oil spill specialists in PPE waving at the drone taking the shot. The group stands next to plastics totes staged during a field experiment in organized rows, each containing treatments of oil and diesel. The surrounding environment is icy. Image credit: CRRC.

Coastal Response Research Center - Celebrating 20 Years of Partnership
Aerial photo of Mississippi River near New Orleans, Louisiana, with oiling from Barge DM932 Oil Spill. Image credit: NOAA.

Five Years of NOAA Pollution Assessment and Restoration Accomplishments
A trash trap device installed in a river that has captured plastic bottles and other marine debris to prevent it from traveling to other areas.

13 New Marine Debris Projects Recommended For Funding Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Responders at the scene of a chemical incident. Image credit: U.S. Coast Guard

CAMEO® Team Receives Chemical Safety Award for Excellence
Laurence Harbor, New Jersey waterfront with an EPA public health hazard sign and a person in a red shirt and white pants standing behind a fence that restricts access to the beach.

Proposed Settlement for Clean Up and Restoration from Hazardous Waste Releases at Raritan Bay Slag Superfund Site, New Jersey
A person pointing to a mountainous shoreline while on a moving vessel that is full of various marine debris items.

2024 Community Marine Debris Removal Grant Program Awards in Alaska

August 2024

Individual points to visual diagram of shoreline oil conditions with members of Philippines Coast Guard.

NOAA Response Scientists Complete Initial Guidance for Oil Spill in Manila Bay, Philippines
A vessel responding to a a hard aground sailing vessel in Puerto Rico waters.

Incident Responses for July 2024
View of current conditions at General Recycling property from the shoreline.

Settlement Finalized to Resolve Natural Resource Damages Claim in Seattle's Lower Duwamish River
Yellowish waxy petroleum product observed on a beachy shoreline.

Final Settlement for Restoration After Texas Oil Spill

July 2024

A trash trap device placed in a river that has collected various marine debris items, preventing it from flowing any further. Image credit: Sarasota County Government.

New Funding Opportunity: Fiscal Year 2025 NOAA Marine Debris Removal and Interception Technologies under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
NOAA trajectory estimate for the movement of turbine blade parts that broke from a turbine on/about July 13, 2024 offshore of Martha’s Vineyard.

OR&R Modeling Tracks Path of Broken Offshore Wind Turbine
A large bulk carrier anchored in a bay.

Incident Responses for June 2024
A view of the Great Lakes from SeaWiFS satellite. Image credit: NASA.

Advancing Great Lakes Research and Resiliency through Collaborative Partnerships
An aerial view of bridge section that lies across the bow of a large container ship after collapse.

OR&R Supports Response to Francis Scott Key Bridge Marine Collapse
A microscopic image of various microfibers. Image credit: Sherri Mason.

New Report on Microfiber Pollution Released
A sample map showing the location and extent of biological resources for a portion of the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) data for Lake Ontario.

NOAA Updates Sensitivity Maps for Lake Ontario
An overflight image of damaged tanks.

Pollution Settlement Finalized to Fund Restoration Projects in Galveston Bay, Texas
Aerial photo taken from a plane of an island with oil sheen observed off its coast.

Incident Responses for May 2024

June 2024

A bright orange fish in underwater kelp forest in California. Image credit: NOAA.

Holding Polluters Accountable: Learn About NOAA’s Pollution Assessment and Restoration in Your State
An abandoned and derelict vessel submerged in a marsh with buildings in the distance.

Special Funding Opportunity: Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Removal
Oil splashes atop a small ocean wave.

Incident Responses for April 2024
Marsh habitat along the Lower Duwamish River. Image credit: USFWS.

Pollution Settlement Finalized to Benefit Fish and Wildlife on the Lower Duwamish River

May 2024

Aerial view of a group of oil spill specialists in PPE waving at the drone taking the shot. The group stands next to plastics totes staged during a field experiment in organized rows, each containing treatments of oil and diesel. The surrounding environment is icy.

Coastal Response Research Center Celebrates 20 Years of Research and Response Partnership with OR&R
Oil containment and collection operations in response to a diesel fuel release on St. Thomas, USVI, November 29, 2023.

OR&R Continues to Support Coast Guard Response to Diesel Spill in U.S. Virgin Islands
The banks of Raritan River, New Jersey.

Pollution Settlement Finalized to Restore Wetlands, Floodplains, and Riverbanks in New Jersey
Responder sets up a box of monitoring equipment on a dock in the foreground. Large black smoke plume observed in the background of a marshland landscape.

Incident Responses for March 2024

April 2024

A tangled pile of derelict fishing gear on the shoreline.

Special Funding Opportunity Announced under Nationwide Fishing Trap Removal, Assessment, and Prevention (TRAP) Program
March 28, 2024: View from NOAA King Air N68RF aircraft during a navigation survey following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The bridge and the MV Dali, the container ship involved in the incident, are visible. (Image credit: Lt. Eric Fritzsche/NOAA Corps).

Response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge Incident
Yellowish waxy petroleum product on a shoreline in Corpus Christi, Texas on December 25, 2022.

Settlement Proposed for Oil Spill in Corpus Christi Bay, Texas
This image is taken from an airborne drone. You can see upstream on the left. In the foreground you can see the breach in the levee where river water is pouring into the site. Heavy equipment is parked on either side of the breach.

2023 Damage Assessment, Remediation, and Restoration Highlights: Over $92 Million to Restore Seven Polluted Waterways and Communities
A container is seen washed ashore a rocky coastline in California.

A “One NOAA” Approach to Recovering Shoreline Debris from Lost Shipping Containers

March 2024

A scene of the chaotic condition of the commercial section of Kodiak following inundation by seismic sea waves.

The Great Alaska Earthquake and Tsunami: Better Prepared Today
Raw cotton from lost shipping containers coats portions of the central California coastline.

Incident Responses for February 2024
A boat navigates the Lower Duwamish River with industrial development on both sides of the river's banks.

Proposed Settlement to Benefit Fish and Wildlife on the Lower Duwamish River
Newtown Creek in New York as it enters the East River.

Public Comment on Newtown Creek Draft Damage Assessment Plan in New York
Gowanus Canal as it flows under the Gowanus Expressway. Image credit: NYDEC.

Draft Damage Assessment Plan for Gowanus Canal, New York
Sediment sampling near an oil slick in 1993 in front of the Metal Bank site. Image credit: NOAA.

Public Comment on Draft Restoration Plan for Metal Bank Superfund Site in Philadelphia
ERMA Gulf Response application displays oiling data in Gulf of Mexico.

OR&R Collaborates with U.S. Coast Guard for Enhanced Coordination for Emergency Response
Derelict fishing gear in Massachusetts. Image credit: NOAA.

Southern New England Marine Debris Action Plan Now Available

February 2024

Restricted access to site before/during remedial work. Image credit: Fond du Lac Environmental Program.

People and Pollution
A portion of a semi on wooden poles in the water.

How Pollution Travels
Example of oil of different thicknesses in an experimental setup at the National Oil Spill Response Research & Renewable Energy Test Facility. Image credit: NOAA.

Advances in Pollution Response and Assessment Science
A satellite image of an oil spill.

Technology Designed for Disasters
A screenshot of a map of the Gulf of Mexico with many yellow dots on it.

Map of the Month
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Office of Response and Restoration Celebrates 25 Years

Coastal Resilience
underwater photo looking up through marine debris floating on the surface.

Discover Marine Debris
Crews recover petroleum product at the outflow and clean impacted borders of the channel.

Incident Responses for January 2024
Enhanced map filtering feature showing map data applied in three different filters: National ESI Marsh Shoreline, ESI Atlas Index of New York/Long Island area, and oil spill cases in DARRP locations.

Unveiling an ERMA Update: New Tools, Improved Layout, and More
Aerial view of parts of Louisiana's Barataria Basin.

OR&R Strategic Plan for 2024-2028
Aerial shot of responders in yellow hazardous materials suit assessing the oiled shoreline of Little Tinicum Island, part of William Penn State Forest, on the Delaware River.

Enhancing NOAA Tools for Spill Risk Analysis
A derailed train in Reed Point, MT with rail cars carrying molten sulfur and molten asphalt sent into the Yellowstone River.

Contributions to Coastal Resilience: A Look Back on the Year in Emergency Response

January 2024

Above and under the water shot of snorkeler removing derelict fishing net from coral reef.

Marine Debris Program Releases 2023 Accomplishments Report
Oil sheen, containment boom, and deflection boom in Starrigavan Bay on April 23, 2017. Image credit: U.S. Coast Guard.

Restoration for Fish, Wildlife, and Communities Coming to Seven Polluted Waterways
The Olympic Pipeline spill emergency response in Conway, WA. View of Hill Ditch looking north from SR 534. Gasoline is captured by the boom on the right side of the ditch and removed from the ditch by a skimmer.

Incident Responses for December 2023
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Pilots fly commercial UAS (drone) as part of field tests in Santa Barbara, CA. Image credit: NOAA.

The Role of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems in Oil Spill Response
Staff viewing the CAMEO software suite on a computer, which helps users understand and prepare for possible hazardous chemical incidents. Image credit: U.S. Food and Drug Administration."

Regulatory Updates Released in Latest CAMEO Data Manager and Tier2 Submit
2023

December 2023

2023 Accomplishments: The Year in Review
Response vessel skims crude oil in coastal waters

Incident Responses for November 2023

November 2023

195-foot cargo vessel taking on water after running aground near St. Thomas, USVI

Incident Responses for October 2023

October 2023

Aerial image of coastal community showing highway and estuary

NOS Strategic Plan Released
Sausage boom deployed in a tributary of Union Slough, near Everett, Washington, to minimize impacts from a spill of diesel. Image credit: Washington State Department of Ecology

Incident Responses for September 2023
Image showing staff and marine debris collected in Puerto Rico.

New Puerto Rico Strategic Plan to Reduce Aquatic Debris Released

August 2023

Removing ghost nets from the shoreline of Kamole (Laysan island) (Credit: Andrew Sullivan-Haskins, Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project)

86,100 Pounds of Marine Debris Removed from the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Training team consisting of USCG drone pilots and representatives from OR&R, USCG, Water Mapping LLC., and the Couvillion Group on board the USCG Cutter Blackfin (Image Credit: NOAA)

OR&R Supports Oil Spill Mapping Training for Coast Guard Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Pilots
Fire fighting crews work to extinguish the fire aboard the car carrier Grande Costa D'Avorio. Image credit: USCG

Incident Responses for July 2023

July 2023

Oil alongside barge in Mississippi River observed on June 11, 2023

Incident Responses for June 2023
Atlantic White Shark sculpture constructed out of marine debris collected from seashore beaches

Marine Debris Sculpture Unveiled at Cape Cod National Seashore

June 2023

Smoke from the fire in the distillation column, Shell Deer Park Refinery. Image credit: EPA

Incident Responses for May 2023
aerial image of debris and damaged houses following extreme weather event

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Marine Debris Emergency Response Guide: A New Comprehensive Guide for the Commonwealth
Artwork by Jaemyn L. (Grade 6, Pennsylvania), winner of the Annual NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest.

Congratulations to the 2023 Marine Debris Art Contest Winners

May 2023

Containment boom limits oil discharge from the Zydeco pipeline in the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Image credit: USCG MSU Port Arthur

Incident Responses for April 2023
Debris on beach

NOAA Publishes New York Marine Debris Emergency Response Guide

April 2023

A shipping vessel.

Fueling the Blue Economy
A tangle of rope and other debris on a beach.

The NOAA Marine Debris Program Awards Funding to 14 New Projects Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
An aerial image of a boat near an oil sheen.

NOAA Spill Scientists Complete Initial Guidance for Philippines Oil Spill
A lake.

NOAA Changes in the Great Lakes

March 2023

A group photo.

OR&R Supporting Oil Spill in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
A person looking into a dolphin's mouth.

Studying the Health of Dolphins after Pollution

February 2023

Video: Over $114M Recovered to Restore Polluted Waterways

January 2023

An aerial image of oil in water.

6 Polluted Waterways Slated for Restoration
A tanker vessel.

Acting to Prevent a Catastrophic Oil Spill in the Red Sea
2022

December 2022

A vessel turned over on its side.

2022 Accomplishments: The Year in Review

November 2022

A river.

Road Removal Project Reconnects Wetlands and Benefits Salmon

October 2022

An aerial image of a flooded area of land.

Hurricane Ian Damage Assessment Imagery Available Online

September 2022

A satellite image of an oil spill.

Spotting Spills from Space
A map.

NOAA’s Response Asset Directory: Helping NOAA Streamline Disaster Response
A device in water.

Floating Bioassays: New Tool Helps Track and Assess Toxicity in Oil Spills
A screenshot of a mapping tool.

Mapping Tool ERMA Gets a New Look, Updates to Improve Usability
Heavy machinery alongside a waterway.

Tidal Flow Restored to 353 Acres at Blue Heron Slough in Western Washington

August 2022

An aerial image of an oil sheen on a body of water.

NOAA Supports Spill Response After Fishing Vessel Sinks Off San Juan Island, Washington
A landscape with a body of water.

Innovative Partnerships Fast Track Polluted Portland Harbor Toward Restoration

July 2022

An aerial image of a vessel near spilled oil.

Private, public effort contains 1M gallons of oil at longest U.S. spill
An aerial image of an oil sheen in water.

Incident Responses for June 2022

June 2022

A beach.

Supporting Coastal Resilience
A map.

Environmental Protection Agency Investigates Ocean Dumping Site in California
People in hard hats and vests near a body of water.

Restoring a Resilient River By Removing a 112 Year-Old Dam in Maryland

An oyster reef.

Resilient Oyster Reefs Breathe New Life into Virginia’s Elizabeth River
A walking path through a marsh area.

8 Projects to Make Gulf Recreation Better Since Deepwater Horizon

A "Tsunami Hazard Zone."

Tsunamis
A person on a beach.

Community Involvement
Oil on a beach.

Preparedness Strengthens Resilience
Fish.

Restoring Fish Passage for Resilient Salmon Populations
A person posing for a photo with a water and mountain landscape in the background.

Q&A: NOAA Intern Interviews Marine Debris Sea Grant Fellow Tanya Torres on Preventing and Cleaning Up Trash in Our Waterways

May 2022

A fire in a marsh area.

Coordinated Response: Regional Response Teams
A dune area on a beach.

Restoring Gulf of Mexico Sand Dunes after Deepwater Horizon
An infographic depicting storm surge flooding.

Hurricane Storm Surge and Flooding
A group of people hauling a large piece of metal.

Cleaning Up After a Typhoon in Tinian and Saipan
A person and a child with a shovel in a park area.

Restoring Resilient Fisheries After Pollution in Washington State
A sign indicating a closed beach.

Oil Spills, Human Dimensions, and Resilience

Two people on a beach looking at a clipboard.

Marine Debris Monitoring
A kayak on a body of water.

Restoring Polluted Salt Marshes Promotes Coastal Resilience

An oil sheen in a marsh area.

Creating Resilient Coastlines with ESI Data
Hurricane debris, including a derelict vessel in a body of water.

Reducing Marine Debris Impacts from Natural Disasters
A dune area on a beach.

Building Back Better
People on a beach with oyster reefs.

Restoring Resilient Living Shorelines in the Gulf of Mexico
Fish netting in a mangrove.

Removing Hurricane-Deposited Marine Debris from Mangrove Shorelines and Developing a U.S. Virgin Islands Marine Debris Action Plan
A graphic depicting coastal resilience phases.

Disaster Recovery and Coastal Resilience

A diver moving toward fish netting.

Healthy Habitats
A person in response gear walking through a snow covered area with debris.

Immediate Response Strengthens Resilience
Cleanup workers on a beach.

How California Oil Spill Responders Use NOAA's Mapping Tools to Track Resources at Risk

A portion of a semi trailer on wooden posts in water.

How Pollution Travels
A drift card.

Long Ago and Far Away: Drift Cards Found 45 Years Later and Thousands of Miles Away

8 Projects to Make Gulf Recreation Better Since Deepwater Horizon
Two derelict vessels in a marsh area.

Preparing to Reduce Marine Debris During Hurricanes
Smoke billowing from water.

Point vs. Non-Point Water Pollution: What’s the Difference?
Two garbage cans overflowing.

How Marine Debris Travels
A derelict vessel on a reef.

Derelict and Dangerous: When Vessels Become Marine Debris
Oil in water.

Attempting to Answer One Question Over and Over Again: Where Will the Oil Go?
A diagram of an oil spill.

Advances in Science: How Deepwater Horizon Helped Improve NOAA’s Oil Spill Modeling

April 2022

A diver working on a sunken vessel on the seafloor.

More than 450,000 Gallons of Oil Recovered from WWII Shipwreck
A black and white photo of a sinking vessel.

NOAA Contributes to U.S. Coast Guard Mission to Recover Oil from Sunken WWII Vessel
Two people on a boat grabbing a sample of oil in water.

Solving the Case of the Mystery Sheen
Two boats with people in water.

Preventing Marine Pollution through a Historic Shipwreck Database
An underwater image of a vessel on the seafloor.

Mysterious Oil Spill Traced to Vessel Sunk in 1942 Torpedo Attack
A black and white photo of smoke billowing from a vessel.

How the Ghosts of Shipwrecks Past Continue to Haunt U.S. Waters
Divers swim around a shipwreck on the seafloor.

NOAA Report Identifies Shipwrecks with the Potential to Pollute

March 2022

Dolphins Deep Breathe on Camera for Oil Spill Science
A landscape image.

Oil Spill Response Projects to Benefit from Lagniappe Awards
A mural with the word "Equity" on it.

Addressing Equitable Resilience at the Southeast and Caribbean Disaster Resilience Partnership Annual Meeting
An aerial image of an urban shoreline.

How OR&R’s Partners in Florida Use Environmental Sensitivity Index Maps and Data

February 2022

A man on a beach collecting an oil spill sample

OR&R Oil Spill Response Specialists Deploy to Peru
Cleanup workers on an oiled beach.

OR&R Supporting Oil Spill in Coastal Peru

January 2022

A sea turtle and a seal.

Protecting Protected Species: Breaking Down How NOAA Helps Conserve Protected Species as Part of its Mission
A diver underwater.

The NOAA Marine Debris Program 2021 Accomplishments Report is Now Available!
Aerial view of a community.

Sandy ESI Status Update
Oil in a body of water.

Settlement Proposed to Restore Natural Resources from an Oil Spill in Offshore Louisiana
2021

December 2021

A screenshot of a map.

Map of the Month: Environmental Sensitivity in the Great Lakes
A map.

Map of the Month: Environmental Sensitivity in the Great Lakes
A screenshot of a map.

2021 Accomplishments: The Year in Review
A man on a beach.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Scientific Support Coordinator Jordan Stout
Response workers pulling pollution boom.

$15.3 million Settlement Proposed for Oil Spill Case in Galveston Bay, Texas
A Tsunami Hazard Zone sign.

Tsunamis: Know the Signs, Hear the Stories, and Get Prepared!

November 2021

A map of the U.S. showing oil and waste sites.

Map of the Month: NOAA Oil Spill and Waste Sites
Two people with a harbor seal pup.

Over $130 Million to Restore 10 Polluted Waterways Across the Country
A screenshot of a map.

Refugio Beach Oil Spill: Mapping NOAA's Work from Response to Restoration
Cleanup workers on a beach.

Update: NOAA's Support for Huntington Beach Oil Spill

October 2021

A camera crew filming a man on a beach.

Update on NOAA Support for California Oil Spill
A screenshot of a map.

Map of the Month: Huntington Beach Oil Spill and Environmental Sensitivity

An aerial image of oil in water.

NOAA Continues Support for California Oil Spill
Woman looking out the window of a plane.

NOAA Supporting Oil Spill off Newport Beach, California

September 2021

Oil in pollution boom.

Marine Pollution Prevention: Keeping Our Coasts and Waterways Clean
A graphic reading "Get Read to Shake Out."

Registration Open for the Great Shakeout
A screenshot of a map.

NOAA Providing Scientific Support for Hurricane Ida
A screenshot of a map.

Map of the Month: Rapid Response to Pollution Threats Following Hurricane Ida

Drift Cards Found 45 Years Later and Thousands of Miles Away
Aerial image of a housing area with hurricane damage and debris.

National Geodetic Survey Emergency Response Imagery available online.

August 2021

Kayakers on a river.

30 Years of Restoring the Great Lakes After Pollution
An aerial image of a flooded waterway.

NOAA Among Federal Agencies on Standby to Respond to Hurricane Ida
A person pulling fish netting in water.

NOAA Scientists Bring Home Almost 700 Juvenile Flatfish for Lower Duwamish Damage Assessment in Washington
A screenshot of a mapping tool.

Map of the Month: Marine Sanctuary Restoration Efforts
A map.

Map of the Month: Marine Sanctuary Restoration Efforts
An urban waterway.

Restoration Plan Calls for New Riverfront Park Project Along the Lower Passaic River
A person holding a fish.

30 Years of Restoring Recreational Fishing After Pollution

July 2021

An urban waterway.

Spotlight on Urban Pollution: How NOAA Works to Keep Urban Waterways Clean and Recover After Pollution
A map of a tropical storm.

Map of the Month: Tropical Storm Elsa
A fish in seaweed.

NOAA Damage Assessment, Remediation, and Restoration Program: Learn About Our Work in Your State
An aerial view of an oil sheen on water.

$19.69M Proposed for Restoration on Calcasieu River, Louisiana
A diver adding coral to a coral nursery.

Marking 30 Years of Restoring Underwater Ecosystems After Pollution

June 2021

Orcas.

Oil Spill Response and Killer Whales
Stack of containers on a cargo ship.

Container Ships and the MV X-Press Pearl
A screenshot of a map.

Map of the Month: Sea Turtle Nesting Habitat Density
A "do not enter" sign on a beach.

Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Technique (SCAT) Team Member Training

May 2021

A screenshot of a map.

Map of the Month: Coral Reef Monitoring and Damage Assessment in the Pacific Islands Region
Fish.

$3.9 Million Recovered To Restore Salmon Habitat, Other Resources in the Lower Duwamish River
A screenshot of a map.

Map of the Month: Coral Reef Monitoring and Damage Assessment in the Pacific Islands Region
A person standing on a beach with a body of water an mountains in the background.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Natural Resource and Community Recovery Specialist Autumn Lotze
An aerial view of a culvert replacement being installed.

Restoring Rivers to Reverse Impacts from Pollution

April 2021

An aerial view of a river.

Comment on More than $12 Million in Projects Proposed to Restore the Kalamazoo River
An animated image with multiple screenshots of sea level rise.

Map of the Month: Sea Level Rise
A screenshot of a map showing sea level rise.

Map of the Month: Sea Level Rise

March 2021

An aerial view of an industrial shoreline.

Proposed Settlement and Restoration Plan for Western Port Angeles Harbor Open for Public Comment
A city skyline as seen from across the water.

Preparing for the Rising Tide: NOAA's Climate Work in Action
Two people standing in water.

Deepwater Horizon Trustees Propose Nearly $100 M to Restore Gulf Resources
A person on a beach.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Regional Resource Coordinator Ken Finkelstein

February 2021

Cleanup works washing a beach.

30 Years of Restoring Waterways After Pollution
A screenshot of a map of California.

Map of the Month: Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Inventory Map
Smoking coming from a vessel.

NOAA Responds to Fishing Vessel Fire in Tacoma, Washington
A derelict vessel.

Salvaging Solutions to Abandoned and Derelict Vessels Webinar Series

January 2021

A zero waste kit including cups, dishes, and cutlery.

Walking the Talk by Reducing Waste at Conferences
A person posing with rainbow butterfly wings.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Software Developer Naomi Wilkins
Pilings at a dock area.

$48 Million Proposed for Salmon Habitat Restoration Projects in Lower Duwamish River
A screenshot of a map with parts of the shoreline highlighted.

Map of the Month: NOAA Environmental Sensitivity Index Maps
An aerial view of a marsh.

475 Acres of Wetlands Preserved in Perpetuity, Proposed Restoration Plan for Dupont Beaumont Works West Marsh Site in Texas
An aerial image of a vessel.

Incident Responses for December 2020
An urban waterfront.

Draft Restoration Plan Released, Proposing Riverfront Park Project Along the Lower Passaic River
2020

December 2020

A map of the globe with red dots on it.

2020 By the Numbers: Looking Back on this Year’s Incidents
An satellite image of a hurricane.

NOAA's Map of the Month: Data Tools for Marine Pollution
Kayakers on a river.

$25 Million Recovered to Restore Natural Resources in Michigan's Kalamazoo River
Cleanup workers on a beach.

Responding to a Mystery Spill on Broadkill Beach, Delaware
A grassy shoreline in an urban area.

Lower Duwamish River Consent Decree and Draft Restoration Plan Released for Public Comment
A person holding up a piece of coral.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Marine Debris Knauss Sea Grant Fellow Amanda Dwyer

November 2020

An underwater image of mussels.

Two New Reports on Freshwater Mussels in Upper Hudson River, New York
Three women in a lab.

Scientists Testing Oil Movement at Ohmsett

October 2020

NOAA Responds to Oil Spill from Unknown Source Along Delaware Shorelines
A man standing in front of a mountain landscape.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Environmental Scientist Dan Hahn
A graphic reading "NOAA Education Tiny Tutorial, ERMA; Mapping for environmental response."

Map of the Month: ERMA Tiny Tutorial

An oiled beach with ruler in foreground to show scale.

In the Aftermath of Hurricane Sally
Two people distributing boom into water from a small boat.

OR&R’s Emergency Response Division Responses in Fiscal Year 2020
People at tables in a classroom facing a large screen.

OR&R Supporting Hurricane Sally Operations
Two people distributing boom into the water from a small boat.

OR&R’s Emergency Response Division: Incident Responses in FY 2020

September 2020

Three people on a boat.

Sediment Sampling near the U.S. Steel Superfund Site in Duluth, Minnesota
A satellite image of a hurricane.

Hurricane Sally: OR&R Provides Incident Coordination for the National Ocean Service
Plastic bottles and other debris in an urban waterbody.

Now Open: FY 2021 Grant Opportunity for Marine Debris Research Projects
A map showing an area in the Gulf of Mexico, with a photo of a helipad on a shoreline.

Map of the Month: Hurricane Laura’s Aftermath

An aerial image highlighting debris.

Marine Debris Program Supports Hurricane Laura Debris Response
Weather map showing hurricane approaching land

Hurricane Laura: OR&R’s Disaster Preparedness Program Serves as Incident Coordinator for the National Ocean Service

August 2020

A man in a hard hat with a container ship in a canal lock behind him.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Oceanographer Dylan Righi
Cleanup workers on a beach.

Story Map: Examining the Oil Pollution Act’s Legacy Through 30 Oil Spills

Shipping vessel in water.

UPDATED: NOAA Continues to Provide Remote Technical Assistance in Mauritius Oil Spill Response

A vessel in water with snowy mountains in the background.

The Oil Pollution Act of 1990: 30 Years of Spill Response and Restoration
A girl on a beach.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Jessica White

July 2020

A map showing the path of a hurricane on a coast.

Map of the Month: Hurricanes

June 2020

A woman swimming in a mangrove.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Environmental Scientist Laurie Sullivan
A pelican.

Rescued from Deepwater Horizon, a Resilient Native Returns to Queen Bess Island
A map with a bunch of red dots on it.

Map of the Month: Remote Sensing/UXS

May 2020

An oiled beach.

Public Comments Sought on Refugio Beach Damage Assessment and Restoration Plan through June 8
A screenshot of a map of the Gulf of Mexico with many yellow dots on it.

Map of the Month: Gulf of Mexico Natural Resource Damage Assessment Funded Restoration Projects

April 2020

A woman holding up plastic bottles.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Regional Marine Debris Coordinator Christy Kehoe

March 2020

A man on a boat with a camera filming oil in the water with ships and an oil rig in the background.

A Decade Later: Advances in Oil Spill Science Since Deepwater Horizon
A man in a helicopter.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Scientific Support Coordinator Steve Lehmann
A map with a variety of multi-colored dots throughout America's East and West coasts and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

Map of the Month: A Look at Marine Debris Projects

February 2020

Two people pose for a photo in front of a body of water.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Emergency Planning Specialist Alyson Finn
A group of people standing outside in front of a body of water with vessel traffic.

Two Science of Oil Spills (SOS) Classes Now Open for Applications
A map of Washington with lots of red dots along Puget Sound and the coast.

Map of the Month: Sediment and Tissue Sampling in the Pacific Northwest
A person in a hard hat looking across a river at an industrial shoreline.

Final Natural Resource Damage Assessment Plan for Diamond Alkali Site in New Jersey Released
A black and white illustration of a whale breaking through fish netting.

The 'Killer' Truth About Marine Pollution and Whales

January 2020

A group of people on a boat holding a sea turtle.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Marine Debris Program’s Tom Barry
A seal in water.

New Story Map Highlights How NOAA Scientists are Preparing to Assess Marine Mammals During Oil Spills
A map of the U.S. showing "NOAA Oil Spill & Waste Site NRDA Settlements 1990-2019."

Map of the Month: Natural Resource Damage Assessment Settlements: 1990-2019

2019

December 2019

Man making written notes while sitting in a boat near a capsized boat.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet NOAA Corps Officer Lt. Matthew Bissell
Two kayakers on a river lined with greenery.

$25 Million Proposed to Restore Natural Resources in Kalamazoo River, Michigan
A map of the Pacific Northwest with areas outlined in green.

Map of the Month: Geographic Response Plan Information in the Pacific Northwest

November 2019

A group of people on a pier on a beach.

Upcoming Training for Responders
Two people looking at a screen with a map on it.

Story Map: Using NOAA's Mapping Tool for Tracking Displaced Vessels
A map of the U.S. with blue dots and red icons indicating historic spills where dispersants were used.

Map of the Month: Dispersant Use in or near US Waters
A line of oil visible in the marsh across the water.

2019 Accomplishments: The Year in Review
A person posing for a photo in front of a body of water.

The Passing of the Torch: New Director Scott Lundgren Takes the Helm at NOAA’s Office of Response and Restoration

October 2019

A map of the southeastern United States with a colored path drawn across the coast.

Map of The Month: Hurricane Dorian
A before image (top) and after image (bottom) of coral habitat.

$28 Million to Restore Marine Resources Damaged by Pollution
A kayaker on the water at sunset.

$11 Million Proposed to Restore North Carolina Habitats after Decades of Chemical Pollution
Twp people in protective gear spraying marsh grass.

Capsized Vessel Remains Aground on its Side in St. Simons Sound As Responders Continue Oil Removal

September 2019

A large freighter vessel overturned on its site with a helicopter on it and several smaller vessels surrounding it.

OR&R Provides Scientific Support to Capsized Vessel in St. Simons Sound, Georgia
A woman bends down on a beach to put small plastics items into a plastic bag.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Marine Debris Program Gulf of Mexico Regional Coordinator Caitlin Wessel
An aerial image of a flooded landscape with boats in the water.

OR&R Supports Response to Hurricane Dorian in the Carolinas

August 2019

An underwater image of damaged coral.

$4.5M for Primary Restoration at T/V Margara Ship Grounding Site in Puerto Rico
A person on a boat running a device through a slick of oil in the water.

New NOAA Report on Optimizing Remote Sensing to Characterize Oil Spill Slicks

A body of water with hurricane debris around it.

New Podcast Episode: ‘NOAA's Disaster Preparedness Program: Planning for Tomorrow, Today’
A man on a boat with a life ring reading "Exxon Valdez."

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Marine Biologist Gary Shigenaka

July 2019

A group of people in life jackets on a boat holding sample jars.

More than 450,000 Gallons of Oil Recovered from WWII Shipwreck
A river shoreline with boating activity.

Story Map: The Lower Duwamish River, Passageway for Fish and Industry

June 2019

A man on a boat holding a piece of tubing.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Physical Scientist Ben Shorr

May 2019

A man in a white coat on a boat holding an oiled sea turtle.

Story Map: Oil Spill Response and Assessment Guidelines for Sea Turtles
An island landscape.

Vessels and Corals: A Tale in American Samoa
A scuba diver.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet California’s Marine Debris Regional Coordinator Sherry Lippiatt
A derelict vessel that is almost completely submerged.

Derelict and Dangerous: When Vessels Become Marine Debris
A diver hot tapping into a vessel.

Over 62,000 Gallons of Oil Removed from WWII Tanker Near New York
An illustration of a sunken vessel with a cutaway showing the various materials inside of the vessel.

Peeking Inside the Anatomy of a Derelict Vessel
An aerial view of three barges with several vessels around them.

OR&R Responds to Barge Collision in Houston Ship Channel
A photo of a vessel on water.

Oil to be Removed from Sunken WWII Tanker near Long Island
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Foresight is 2020: Disaster Preparedness Program Plans for the Next Fiscal Year

April 2019

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NOAA Communicators in the Northwest Participate in Alaska Shield 2019 Exercise
Two response workers in yellow and orange gear picking up a black substance with a shovel.

100,000 Gallons of Bunker Fuel Released from Container Vessel Near Staten Island, New York
A man on a boat.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Environmental Economist Jason Murray

March 2019

People in pollution masks on a boat.

OR&R Responds to Chemical Fire Near Houston
An image of someone with a rock in one hand and oil smeared on the other standing on an oiled rocky shoreline.

Story Map: The Spills Behind the Oil Pollution Act
Four people looking at a computer.

Upcoming Training for Responders
A person on a boat throwing handfuls of rice into the water.

Spotlight on People and Pollution: Wild rice, pollution, and space for traditions to grow
A woman in response gear with a collapsed structure behind her.

The Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Scientist Catherine Berg
A group of people on a rocky shoreline.

Registration Open for Spill Response Training

January 2019

A diver removing a sea turtle from a marine net.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Emergency Management Planning Specialist Kim Albins
2018

December 2018

An oil sheen in a marsh with pollution sorbent around it.

Well Plugged, Response Continues for Lake Washington A10 Well Leak in Louisiana
Two photos side by side: (left) a little boy in a life jacket on a boat, (right) a photo of a man with trees behind him.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Marine Debris Scientist Charles Grisafi
An aerial view of oil in water.

OR&R Providing Scientific Support Following Lake Washington A10 Well Leak in Louisiana

November 2018

Two people on a shoreline looking at clipboards.

Registration Open for Upcoming Spill Response Training
A man in an orange vest and a hard hat.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Scientist and Supervisor Ed Levine
An underwater image of salmon.

NOAA Secured $34.3 Million for Restoration Efforts in 2018
A boardwalk in the foreground extending toward a displaced vessel on a grassy shoreline.

2018 Accomplishments: The Fiscal Year in Review

October 2018

A man in a helicopter.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Marine Scientist Kevin Kirsch
A woman standing on a snowy landscape.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Oceanographer Amy MacFadyen
An aerial view of a vessel on its side in a body of water.

OR&R Reviews Early Imagery from Hurricane Michael, Stands By to Respond
A group of people posing for a photo.

Hurricane Response: OR&R’s On-the-Ground Efforts during Florence

September 2018

A dock broken and partially lying in the water.

Hurricane Florence Vessel Assessment Continues as Responders Prepare for Removal Operations
An aerial image of a vehicle driving down a flooded road with flooded forest to both sides.

OR&R Supporting Abandoned Vessel Assessment and Pollution Response in North Carolina Following Hurricane Florence
A satellite image of a hurricane.

NOAA OR&R Providing Scientific Support as Hurricane Florence Continues to Impact the Carolinas

August 2018

A woman on a beach holding a deflated "Happy Birthday" balloon.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Marine Debris Scientist Sarah Lowe
A satellite image of a hurricane.

OR&R, U.S. Coast Guard Standing By for Hurricane Lane Response
A toy on the beach.

Is Marine Debris Impacting Your Beach Day, and Your Wallet?
A broken up vessel on a beach.

NOAA Provides Trajectory for Diesel Fuel Release from Grounded Vessel Near Santa Cruz
Tarballs on a beach.

The True Cost of an Oil Spill: Q&A with a NOAA Economist
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The True Cost of an Oil Spill: Q&A with a NOAA Economist
Oil covering a rocky beach.

Looking Deeper at the Social Science Behind Marine Pollution

July 2018

A boat navigating down a river with an industrial shoreline in the background.

NOAA and Trustees seeking comment on Lower Duwamish Natural Resources Injury Assessment Plan
A man in a hard hat and an orange vest with large equipment and a shoreline in the background.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Scientific Support Coordinator Michael Doig
A large ship sinking in the ocean.

From Research to Response, the Evolving Role of Science in Oil Spills

June 2018

A group of people in tall grass looking at a plot of ground.

Restoring Natural Resources after Disasters: NOAA’s FAST Program Keeps Scientists Ready to Respond
A stormy shoreline.

Natural Disasters are Part of Nature, Planning for Disasters Should be Just as Natural
Damaged vessels and other debris.

Preparing to Reduce Marine Debris During Hurricanes
An infrared satellite image of a hurricane.

Preparing for the 2018 Hurricane Season at FEMA
A man on a boat writing on a clipboard.

Disaster Preparedness: It’s Not a One Time Effort
A scuba diver underwater.

Minds Behind OR&R: Say Aloha to Mark Manuel

May 2018

A woman with a snowy mountain scene behind her.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Toxicologist Sarah Allan
A fish in a rocky reef.

NOAA Announces Partnership to Restore Habitats Damaged by Oil and Hazardous Waste
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OR&R Diversity and Inclusion Committee Explores Environmental Justice

A beach with a treeline in the background.

Wisconsin’s Sheboygan River Community Gains 324 Protected Acres and Improved Public Recreation Access after Settlements

April 2018

A woman in a wetsuit and snorkeling gear in water.

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Marine Debris Program Chief Scientist Amy Uhrin
Oil in water along an urban shoreline.

OR&R Responding to Fuel Oil Spill in Mississippi River, New Orleans

March 2018

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Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Scientist Amy Merten
Two people holding printed materials and talking.

June Training Registration Open for Oil and Chemical Spill Responders
Rail car floating in a river.

Recovering Rail Cars from the Susquehanna River

February 2018

A photo of a woman with the ocean in the background. .

Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Emergency Management Guru Katie Krushinski
A green park area near a body of water.

Fish and Wildlife Gain Critical Habitat Near Portland Harbor
A satellite image of a hurricane.

National Ocean Service Boosts Disaster Preparedness Efforts with New Program
A group of people talking near water.

Washington Project Showcased to New NOAA Leader: Restoration Benefits Fish, Wildlife, and Local Communities
A slough along a river.

$4 million Settlement Reached to Help NOAA Restore Port Gardner and Snohomish River Habitat

January 2018

A profile shot of a man with an industrial setting in the background.

The Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Environmental Scientist Simeon Hahn
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OR&R Attends NOAA Congressional Staff Briefing on 2017 Hurricane Season
2017

December 2017

A woman picking up trash.

The Minds Behind OR&R: Meet ‘Fellow’ Ocean Lover Amanda Laverty
A landscape photo of a wooded area with a river going through it.

Trustees Seek Comments on Project to Protect Unique Habitat in Wisconsin
Debris along a canal lined with houses and trees.

2017 Accomplishments: The Year in Review

November 2017

Profile shot of a woman.

The Minds Behind OR&R: Meet a Rock-Star Chemist

A view of a bridge.

Working with Pacific Northwest Native Communities to Assess Damage to Natural Resources
Three men lean over a table working on an exercise.

Science of Oil Spills Training: Apply for Spring 2018
A view of the back of a container ship with a bridge in the background.

10 Years Later: Restoring Injured Natural Resources after Cosco Busan
Two people on a beach in white jumpsuits, one is reaching down to collect a sample.

Sentinels of the Coast: Surveying the Beaches After Cosco Busan
A wide shot view of the bay with a bridge in the background.

Assessing Cosco Busan: The Damage From 10 Years Ago
A group of people and press gather around a media vehicle.

The Initial Call: Looking Back 10 Years to the Day of the Cosco Busan Oil Spill

October 2017

A large shipping vessel loaded with containers. A gash appears on the port side over the text "Hanjin."

Remembering Cosco Busan: An Overview of the 2007 Oil Spill
Two men in an office, one is gesturing to a computer screen while the other is seated and watching.

The Minds Behind OR&R: Meet Scientist and Technician Michael Greer

A group of people look down the shoreline of a sandy beach lined with trees.

Oilapalooza! An Oiled Wildlife Response Workshop
A helicopter flies over the barge. Smoke is seen billowing out from the flames on the bow.

Texas Barge Fire Extinguished, OR&R Responding Due to Potential Crude Oil Release
A damaged oil platform.

OR&R Responding to Oil Platform Fire, Pipeline Discharge in Louisiana
Shipping container tipped over at the water's edge, car in water, partially sunken buildings.

Office of Response and Restoration Continues to Support Recovery Following Hurricanes in Florida, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands
An aerial view of land flooded by Hurricane Harvey.

NOAA Launches New Hurricane Story Map Following Hurricanes Irma, Harvey and Maria
Two people walk by a vessel, tipped on its side on land.

Post-Hurricane Pollution Response Continues in Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Six people pose for photo.

Urban Waters Team Wins "People's Choice" Public Service Award

Five people gathered around two computer screens

Hurricane Marine Debris and Pollution Response

September 2017

Tall bridge over a waterway.

Portland Harbor Trustees Secure Approximately $2.3M in Bankruptcy Settlement Funds from Mission Insurance Company
Woman standing next to speaking man.

OR&R Supports Emergency Pollution Response in Miami for Hurricane Irma
Waterway with a lot of debris in the water.

Emergency Support Function #10 in Miami Coordinating Hazardous Materials Response
Sailboats askew by the edge of a marsh.

OR&R Working with FEMA, Coast Guard, and EPA on Hurricane Pollution Response

Aerial view of land water and variety of boats.

OR&R’s Pollution Response Following Hurricane Irma

Aerial view of a beach front with dark clouds in the sky.

OR&R’s Pollution Response to Irma and Harvey
Three men in hard hats lifting large sign onto tower.

Harvey Pollution Response

August 2017

Flooded urban area near the Gulf of Mexico.

Harvey Response
Flooded urban area near the Gulf of Mexico.

Response to Tropical Storm Harvey
An oiled beach with marsh grass.

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Impacts on Gulf of Mexico Shorelines and Nearshore Areas
Children and an adult touch something in water.

OR&R at Submerge NYC Marine Science Festival

Urban riverfront.

Restoring New York-New Jersey Harbor
Hurricane storm surge over street. Image: NOAA.

National Preparedness Month: Planning for Disaster
Children touching eels at science booth. NOAA.

Meet our Scientists at the Submerge NYC Marine Science Festival
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Fun With Our Staff at the Submerge NYC Marine Science Festival
A great egret at Jobos Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Puerto Rico. Image credit: National Estuarine Research Reserve System

Celebrating the Importance of Estuaries
New Jersey’s Millstone River with bridge and dam. Image: Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association.

Weston Mill Dam Removal Project in Full Swing
Cleanup worker and oiled boulders on Refugio State Beach where the oil from the pipeline entered the beach. Image: NOAA.

Keeping the Oil Pollution Act Updated
Two boats in fog with man on beach. Image: NOAA.

Polar Bears and Response Drills in Alaska
Ocean with sheen. Image: U.S. Coast Guard.

Solving the Case of the Mystery Sheen
Woman reaching for beverage from case. National Aquarium.

National Aquarium Helping Reduce Plastic Pollution
Harbor seal. Image credit: Alaska SeaLife Center.

Oils Spills and Animal Rescue in Alaska and Beyond
Alaska coastline with mountains. Image: NOAA.

Incident Responses for July 2017
Man standing in front of wave fountain. Image: NOAA.

A Summer like NOAAther: A NOAA Intern's Experience

July 2017

Girl in classroom pouring liquid into fish tank. Image credit: NOAA.

Staff Participate in NOAA Science Camp in Seattle
People standing together with lake in background. Image credit: NOAA.

Chinese Delegation Visits NOAA Office of Response and Restoration
Newark Bay, New Jersey. Image: NOAA.

A Legacy of Industry and Toxins in Northern New Jersey: Striped Bass and Blue Crab
Animals entangled in nets. NOAA.

How Marine Debris is Impacting Marine Animals
Seal on rock. Image: Marge Brigadier, NOAA Monterey Bay Aquarium.

How to Locate Wildlife Threatened During Oil Spills
Brown and clear glass bottles. Image credit: NOAA.

How to Clear Out a Lab: Use it or Pass it on
Close up of skimming device on side of a boat with oil and boom.

Incident Responses for June 2017

June 2017

St. Louis River bank with plants. Image credit: NOAA.

Proposed Settlement for St. Louis River Superfund Site
Two men picking up objects from beach. Image credit NPS.

Microplastics on National Park Beaches
Two people closely examining rocks and seaweed on a shoreline. Image credit: NOA

Science of Oil Spills Training: Apply for Fall 2017
The St. Johns Bridge spans the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. Image credi

Portland Harbor Superfund Site Restoration Plan Announced
Leatherback sea turtle swimming. Image credit: NOAA.

Working to Help Save Sea Turtles
Ocean sunset. Image credit: NOAA

Celebrating and Protecting the Ocean all Year
Grey whale breaching. Image credit: NOAA

Incident Responses for May 2017

May 2017

Aerial view of NOAA Seattle on Lake Washington.

NOAA Open House 2017
Seattle skyline on Lake Washington. Image credit: NOAA.

Pumpout Program Protects Puget Sound from Raw Sewage
Beach with people and buildings. Image credit: NOAA.

Counting People on the Beach is Not as Simple as it Sounds
Two killer whales (orcas) breach in front a boat. Image credit: NOAA.

What we do to Help Endangered Species
Marina with recreational boats. Image credit: NOAA.

Safe Boating and Prevention of Small Oil Spills
Three people on rocky shore with black dog. Image credit: NOAA.

Using Dogs to Find Oil During Spill Response
Fjord off the coast of Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway. Image credit: NOAA.

Preventing and Preparing for Oil Spills in the Arctic
Close up of skimming device on side of a boat with oil and boom. Image Credit: U

Oil Spill Incident Responses for April 2017

April 2017

NOAA Ship Rainer on ocean. Image credit: NOAA.

NOAA Corps: 100 Years of Service
Two Steller sea lions. Image credit: NOAA.

NOAA Adding Polar Projections to Arctic ERMA Mapping Tool
A bottlenose dolphin calf in the Gulf of Mexico. Image credit: NOAA

Sea Grant Reports: Dolphins, Sea Turtles and the Impacts from Deepwater Horizon
Litter on beach. Image credit: NOAA.

8 Ways to Keep the Earth Clean
Small shore wave with spilled oil.

How to Test for Toxicity
Wetland bordered by plants with blue sky above.

From Toxic Dump to Wetland in Florida
Man in chemical protective mask with fire in background.

Meet the New CAMEO Chemicals Mobile App

March 2017

Shelves of samples in jars.

Closing Down Damage Assessment After Deepwater Horizon
Tractor with trailers on beach.

Deepwater Horizon: Response in the Midst of an Historic Crisis
Beach with oats and grass.

Assessing the Impacts from Deepwater Horizon
Ship with rainbow.

Showcasing Our Partnership with Coast Guard on Instagram
Man in orange uniform looking at wrecked barge on river.

High Water and Sunken Oil on the Great Mississippi
Large white ship with green hills in background.

Life at Sea or Scientist on Land: NOAA Corps Offers Both
Brown reeds along creek bank.

Consent Decree Approved to Restore an Urban Dump Near Baltimore
Sea turtle being held with string in mouth.

Hold on to Those Balloons: They Could End Up in the Ocean
Plant growing on cement wall.

Is Marine Debris Spreading Invasive Species?

February 2017

Red and white ship on ocean with ice.

Below Zero: Partnership between the Coast Guard and NOAA
Large ship on reef with small boat beside it.

5 Ways the Coast Guard and NOAA Partner
Large ships with cargo containers.

How the Modern Day Shipping Container Changed the World
Tiny spikey sea urchins in palm of a hand.

Sea Urchins Battle to Save Hawaii Coral Reef

Man holding hose spraying water on rocks.

Clean up spilled oil at all costs? Not always

Sunset over Lake Erie.

Chemical Pollution in the Great Lakes

Yellow gloved hands holding bird's head with suds.

Rescuing Oiled Birds, Leave it to the Experts
Garbage floating on water as seen from underneath.

Debunking the Myths about Garbage Patches

Grass at waterway with bridge at sunset.

Restoration: The Other Part of Spill Response
Bird covered in oil on sandy beach.

Zoos and Aquariums Training for Oil Spill Emergency Response
Instructor talks with student on a beach, with ferry in background.

Science of Oil Spills Training: Apply for Summer 2017

January 2017

Dolphins on the water's surface.

Effects of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill on Sea Turtles and Marine Mammals
Fishing boats tilting on their sides on the water.

Coping in the Aftermath of Deepwater Horizon
Hawaii coastline with mountains.

Preserving an Estuary in Hawaii
Small turtle on sand with turtle tracks.

Using Big Data to Share Scientific Knowledge
A ship run aground on coral reef, surrounded by protective oil boom.

10 Common Words with Uncommon Meanings in Spill Response
Broken coral on ocean floor.

Restoration of an Injured Caribbean Coral Reef
Scuba diver underwater near rocks.

Restoring a Coral Reef Hit by Tanker in Puerto Rico
Bay shore with trees growing on old ships.

Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary Plan Open for Review
2016

December 2016

Black smoke coming from controlled fire on island.

Little Sand Island Back in Business for Burn Testing
Man on ship with machine about to drop into ocean.

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Data: New Monitoring Updates
Black and white photo of ship sinking in ocean.

Argo Merchant: The Birth of Modern Oil Spill Response
Black and white photo of ship with crashing waves.

Argo Merchant: The Growth of Scientific Support
Ship on ocean.

Argo Merchant: A Woods Hole Scientist's Personal Perspective

Flat red board and post floating on ocean with ship in background.

Tools and Products: 40 Years of Spill Technology
Tall grass growing in muddy marsh.

Remediation vs. Restoration: A Tale of Two Terms
Large oil slick swirl on ocean with ship.

Argo Merchant: What if it happened today?

Colored map of grid and ocean.

Updated Environmental Sensitivity Index Maps and Data for Some Atlantic States

November 2016

Ship sinking in the ocean.

Emergency Response and Assessment 40 Years after Argo Merchant
Oil in marsh vegetation during the 2010 Deepwater Horizon/BP oil spill.

Effects of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill on Coastal Salt Marsh Habitat
People standing in boats on river spraying water with hoses.

Preserving Natural Resources for All Americans
Ocean with black smoke from burning oil.

Point vs. Non-Point Water Pollution: What’s the Difference?
Ship broken in two in water.

1976: A Winter of Ship Accidents

October 2016

Boats on water.

Transportation of Crude Oil Along the West Coast
Ocean waves hitting lighthouse.

Keeping the Great Lakes’ Freshwater Clean is a Tall Order
Oil on water.

In Some Situations, Ships Dump Oil on Purpose
Oil floating on water creating a sheen with multiple colors.

Understanding How Oil Reacts on Water: A Simple Experiment
flat, black tar glob on sand.

Sticky Black Gobs on the Beach: The Science of Tarballs

Aerial photo of coastline with houses.

Hurricane Matthew Aerial Photos
Man holding pillow-shaped absorbent pad near boat bilge.

Small Oil Spill Prevention in the San Juan Islands
Houses, trees, and powerlines in a New Orleans neighborhood flooded by Hurricane

Preparing for Hurricanes
Frozen seascape with two individuals standing on ice.

Response and Restoration in a Changing Arctic
Buildings on a bluff next to ocean.

50th Anniversary of Bodega Marine Laboratory

September 2016

Flames and dark smoke billow from oil production platform fire next to a bayou.

For Better Chemical Safety, NOAA and EPA Work to Improve Data Sharing During Emergencies

Science of Oil Spills Training: Apply for Spring 2017
People working in a marsh.

An Estuary in the Shadow of Seattle
Group of four people standing in a marsh.

Restoring Marsh Habitat by Sharing Assessment Techniques
Barrels and workers on a beach.

What Scientists Learned About Cleaning up Oil Spills by Covering a Delaware Beach with Oil -- on Purpose
Woman looking out over water with boom floating in it.

Bay Long Oil Spill in Louisiana

August 2016

Oil sheen on water in a marsh.

Tips for Preventing Small-Vessel Oil Spills

Thick oil floating in oil.

Collecting Data from the Sky for Oil Spill Response
Old image of ships in a row, listing.

Mallows Bay by Kayak: A Tour of Maryland’s Proposed National Marine Sanctuary, the First in Chesapeake Bay
Large vessel with smaller boat spraying water on it.

Ferry Fire Near San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico
Derelict vessel with osprey nest on top of broken mast.

Abandoned Vessels of Florida's Forgotten Coast
A small boat on the Delaware River with Philadelphia's skyline in the background

Preparing for Anything: What to Do When a Hypothetical Ferry Disaster Overlaps with a National Presidential Convention

July 2016

A wave glider before being launched from the NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson.

Remotely Controlled Surfboards: Oil Spill Technology of the Future?
Black & white photo of early oil derricks & piers at Summerland, California 1902

Oil Spills, Seeps, and the Early Days of Drilling Oil Along California's Coast
A NOAA spill responder with a clip board talking on a beach with a ferry behind.

Science of Oil Spills Training: Apply for Fall 2016

June 2016

Marina in Seattle with small boats.

Washington Sea Grant Launches New Program to Prevent Small Oil Spills that Add Up
Young woman filling a one liter bottle with water along a marshy beach.

In Florida, Rallying Citizen Scientists to Place an Ocean-Sized Problem Under the Microscope
A Starbucks coffee cup on a sandy beach by a seabird and people picking up trash

What You Can Do to Keep Plastic out of the Ocean
Washed Ashore's Angela Haseltine Pozzi with a giant marlin statue of ocean trash

Innovative Solutions to Tackling Plastic Pollution in the Ocean
Front of a kayak pushing through floating wood in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Improving Currents Predictions for Washington Waters Will Help Efforts to Prevent and Respond to Oil Spills
Scientist recording data on a beach with trowels and flags marking sampling site

Studying Marine Life a Year After the Oil Spill at Refugio State Beach
A Kemp's Ridley sea turtle covered in oil from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill i

How Do Oil Spills Affect Sea Turtles?
Huge container ship MSC Oscar being guided by two small ships into port.

University of Washington Helps ITOPF and NOAA Analyze Emerging Risks in Marine Transportation
Historical photo of the Coast Trader at port in San Francisco.

At the U.S.-Canadian Border, Surveying a World War II Shipwreck for History and Oil

May 2016

A mechanical dredge pulls contaminated sediment from the bottom of the Passaic R

How Do You Begin to Clean up a Century of Pollution on New Jersey's Passaic River?
A view of the houses and highways along the New Jersey coast which were damaged

Preparing for What Can Go Wrong Because of Hurricanes
Vessels skim oil from the surface of the Gulf of Mexico.

NOAA Supporting Spill Response in the Green Canyon Oil Reserve Area of the Gulf of Mexico
Dark oil drifts near the populated shores of Berkeley and Emerville, California.

How Does NOAA Model Oil Spills?
The Raritan River as it runs through a wooded area.

Restoration on the Way for New Jersey's Raritan River, Long Polluted by Industrial Waste
Aerial view of marsh with levees being built.

Creative Solutions Save Money and Marsh Along Galveston Bay, Texas

April 2016

Three students work at a table with cups of sand and oil.

National PrepareAthon! Day on April 30, 2016
Broken derelict trap on seafloor with vegetation.

Spiny Lobsters, Tropical Cyclones, and Derelict Traps
Beach grasses with water in the background.

Looking Back: Six Years Since Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Salmon swimming in a river.

Using a NOAA Tool to Evaluate Toxic Doses of Pollution at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation
A boy holds up a scorpion fish on a boat.

After Decades of Pollution, Bringing Safe Fishing Back to Kids in Southern California
A young boy hangs humpback whitefish on a drying rack next to a river.

After Pollution Strikes, Restoring the Lost Cultural Bond Between Tribes and the Environment
People sitting in canoes and standing on a shoreline.

From Kayaking to Carbon Storage, What We Stand to Gain (and Lose) from Our Coasts

March 2016

A beach closed sign on a fence in front of an ocean beach at Coal Point.

How Do We Measure What We Lose When an Oil Spill Harms Nature?
Exxon Valdez ship with response vessels in Prince William Sound

10 Photos That Tell the Story of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill and its Impacts
A North Atlantic right whale's mouth is visible at the ocean surface.

For the First Time in Decades, Scientists Examine How Oil Spills Might Affect Baleen Whales
Fire burns in one of several oil tanks on a platform in a bayou.

Supporting the Response to a Platform Fire and Oil Spill in Bayou Sorrel, Louisiana
Response workers load oil containment boom onto a supply ship in Louisiana.

During the Chaos of Oil Spills, Seeking a System to Test Potential Solutions
The massive container ship Benjamin Franklin pulls into the Port of Seattle.

How Much Oil Is on That Ship?
Shoal grass seagrass on a sandy ocean floor.

NOAA Scientist Helps Make Mapping Vital Seagrass Habitat Easier and More Accurate

February 2016

Machines moves sand to rebuild a New Jersey beach by Sandy-damaged houses.

Redrawing the Coast After Sandy: First Round of Updated Environmental Sensitivity Data Released for Atlantic States
A view of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill from NASA's Terra Satellites.

How Do We Use Satellite Data During Oil Spills?
Shrub-covered plains next to a river and bluffs beyond.

What Are Our Options for Restoring Lands Around Washington's Hanford Nuclear Reservation?
Two killer whales (orcas) breach in front a boat.

How Do You Keep Killer Whales Away From an Oil Spill?
Damaged barge on the Mississippi River.

Accidents on a Flooded Lower Mississippi River Keep NOAA Busy with a Rash of Spills
People standing in a lab next to chemical testing equipment.

Apply Now for NOAA's First Class Examining the Science of Chemical Spills

January 2016

Humpback whale and seabirds at surface of Bering Sea with NOAA ship beyond.

Alaska Updates Plan for Using Dispersants During Oil Spills
Person standing at a fenced-off beach closed to the public.

Working to Reverse the Legacy of Lead in New Jersey's Raritan Bay
A young boy drops wooden yellow cards off the side of a boat into water.

Helping a 7-year-old Oceanographer Study Oil Spills in Washington's Waters
Group of Coast Guard members sit and stand at a table.

Science of Oil Spills Training: Apply for Summer 2016
Three newly hatched Olive Ridley sea turtles crawl across sand.

What's It Like Saving Endangered Baby Sea Turtles in Costa Rica?
2015

December 2015

2015 written on a sandy beach with an approaching wave.

Our Top 10 New Year's Resolutions for 2016
Large waves crash on a huge cargo ship aground on a beach.

How Will Climate Change, New Technologies, and Shifting Trade Patterns Affect Global Shipping?
Large waves break on a pier that people are walking along.

On the Hunt for Shipping Containers Lost off California Coast
Dead bird covered in oil next to spill containment boom on a beach.

Why Is It So Hard to Count the Number of Animals Killed by Oil Spills?
Two people on a boat inspect a diver in a full dive suit.

What Was the Fate of Lake Erie's Leaking Shipwreck, the Argo?
Closeup of an oiled Canada goose in a wash tub while gloved hands wash it.

When Vegetable Oil Coats Local Birds, One NOAA Staffer Swaps Computer Software for Rubber Gloves and Soapy Water

November 2015

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Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Technique (SCAT) Training at the DRC
A Kemp's Ridley sea turtle, cleaned and tagged, in a tank.

Explore Oil Spill Data for Gulf of Mexico Marine Life With NOAA GIS Tools
Two people closely examining rocks and seaweed on a shoreline.

Science of Oil Spills Training Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2016
Workers direct the lifting of a rusted boat from a waterway onto a barge.

Using NOAA Tools to Help Deal with the Sinking Problem of Wrecked and Abandoned Ships
Smoke rises from a sinking tanker in the Atlantic Ocean.

Remembering the Veterans That Served America and the Historic Shipwrecks They Left Behind
Derelict boat in a Gulf marsh.

When Boats Don't Float: From Sunken Wrecks to Abandoned Ships
A mother bottlenose dolphin pushes her dead newborn calf at the water's surface.

Births Down and Deaths Up in Gulf Dolphins Affected by Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico.

How Does Oil Get into the Ocean?

October 2015

A tree growing on the deck of a decrepit, rusted boat.

Stepping on Board the Most Eerie, Neglected Ship I Had Ever Seen
Divers exit small boats into the waters of Lake Erie.

NOAA Involved After Barge Argo, the Lake Erie Shipwreck Lost in 1937, Resurfaces with Oily Leak in U.S. Waters
An infographic showing a benthic profile consisting of land, nearshore rocky reefs, mesophotic reefs, continental slope, wellhead, and deep-sea Benthos.

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Tied to Further Impacts in Shallower Water Corals, New Study Reports
Plastic water bottle floating in the ocean.

Visualizing How Ocean Currents Help Create the Garbage Patches
Floating bits of brown seaweed at ocean surface.

What Happens When Oil Spills Meet Massive Islands of Seaweed?
Beach cleanup crew members shovel gathered oil and affected sand into a bag.

How Do Oil Spills Get Cleaned up on Shore?
Bulldozers doing construction in a Gulf of Mexico marsh.

NOAA, Deepwater Horizon Trustees Announce Draft Restoration Plans for Gulf of Mexico Following 2010 Disaster

September 2015

Surrounded by response vessels, the cargo ship Vogetrader grounded on coral.

Watch Divers Restore Coral Reefs Hit by a Huge Ship in Hawaii
Newly planted wetland vegetation on the bank of a river.

Restoration along Oregon's Willamette River Opens up New Opportunities for Business and Wildlife
Oiled boom and marsh in Louisiana.

Who Pays for Oil Spills?
A view of damaged barge with boom and sorbent pads in the water.

NOAA Is Supporting Oil Spill Response in Kentucky After Tugs Collide on Mississippi River

August 2015

Damaged oil tanks and piping with spilled oil along Gulf Coast.

Podcast: What Was It Like Responding in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina?
Sunken boat next to a house in Louisiana.

Surveying What Hurricane Katrina Swept out to Sea
A Chevron oil terminal’s storage tank with severe damage on top.

10 Years after Being Hit by Hurricane Katrina, Seeing an Oiled Marsh at the Center of an Experiment in Oil Cleanup
Oil coating rock and sand beach with palm trees.

Thanks, Oil Pollution Act: 25 Years of Enabling Environmental Restoration After Oil Spills
Aerial view of Exxon Valdez tanker with boom and oil on water.

It Took More Than the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill to Pass the Historic Oil Pollution Act of 1990
Bridge over industrial waterway in Tacoma and view of Mt. Rainier.

Expanding a Washington River's Floodplain to Protect Northwest Salmon and Communities

Creek passing over a dam in winter.

Opening up the Hudson River for Migrating Fish, One Dam at a Time
Muskoxen near the scientists' field camp on Alaska's Espenberg River.

Melting Permafrost and Camping with Muskoxen: Planning for Oil Spills on Arctic Coasts

July 2015

Boat with boom next to oil mixed with river bank vegetation.

How Is an Oil Spill in a River Different Than One in the Ocean?
Two men speaking on a beach with a ferry in the background.

Resilience Starts with Being Ready: Better Preparing Our Coasts to Cope with Environmental Disasters

Several response personnel at the harbor's edge.

Science of Oil Spills Training Now Accepting Applications for December 2015
Front page of Valdez newspaper's first reports on the Exxon Valdez oil spill.

From Board Games to Cookbooks, How the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Infiltrated Pop Culture
Dead crab on a beach with oily water and debris.

For Oil and Chemical Spills, a New NOAA Tool to Help Predict Pollution's Fate and Effects
Diver placing PVC tube with small sea snails on the rocky seafloor.

To Bring Back Healthy California Ocean Ecosystems, NOAA and Partners Are "Planting" Long-Lost Abalone in the Sea
Sorbent pads soaking up orange oil on the surface of a creek.

Orange Oil Is the New Black
Deepwater Horizon oil rig on fire in Gulf of Mexico with firefighting boats.

Agreement in Principle with BP to Settle Civil Claims for the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Cleanup worker and oiled boulders where the oil entered the beach.

From Natural Seeps to a Historic Legacy, What Sets Apart the Latest Santa Barbara Oil Spill

June 2015

Ships and shipping containers on the Duwamish River in Seattle.

From Building B-17 Bombers to Building Habitat for Fish: The Reshaping of an Industrial Seattle River
Boat half-sunk in Vermilion Bay, Lousiana.

How to Keep Your Belongings From Becoming Trashed by Hurricanes

Close up of skimming device on side of a boat with oil and boom.

How Do Oil Spills out at Sea Typically Get Cleaned Up?
Green sea turtle hatchling making tracks in the sand.

Using Big Data to Restore the Gulf of Mexico
Basket full of faded, old plastic bottles on a beach.

How Beach Cleanups Help Keep Microplastics out of the Garbage Patches
Seafloor showing an area of coral restoration.

This Is How We Help Make the Ocean a Better Place for Coral
Edge of oil slick at ocean surface.

Who Thinks Crude Oil Is Delicious? These Ocean Microbes Do
Oiled boulders on a California beach with cleanup workers in the distance.

On the Front Lines of an Oil Spill in My Own Backyard: A Report from Santa Barbara, California

May 2015

Wrecked sailboats and debris along a dock after a hurricane.

Like a Summer Blockbuster, Oil Spills and Hurricanes Can Take the Nation by Storm
Fresh oil on sand.

NOAA Update on the Santa Barbara Oil Spill
Diver assessing broken corals on seafloor.

NOAA and Partners Work Quickly to Save Corals Hit by Catamaran in Puerto Rico
Two people shoveling oily vegetation into a bag on the beach.

NOAA Continues to Support Response to Pipeline Break Spill near Santa Barbara, California
Group of dolphin fins at ocean surface.

Latest NOAA Study Ties Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill to Spike in Gulf Dolphin Deaths
A view of an oil streak visible on the ocean surface near the coast.

NOAA Joins Response to Pipeline Oil Spill at Refugio State Beach Near Santa Barbara, California
Vibrant marsh with lots of ducks and trucks on the highway in the background.

Transforming Dusty Fields into Vibrant Salt Marshes in San Francisco Bay
Person's hand holding the speckled egg of a Scripps's Murrelet.

Restoration Efforts Hatch Hope for Endangered Seabirds on California's Channel Islands
Excavator removes metal debris from the shore of a coastal landfill.

On the Chesapeake Bay, Turning Artillery Sites and Landfills into Places for Wildlife
Responders in a small boat pressure-wash rocky shore at the site of an oil spill

5 Key Questions NOAA Scientists Ask During Oil Spills

April 2015

Dirty label on leaking chemical drum.

One Step Toward Reducing Chemical Disasters: Sharing with Communities Where Those Chemicals Are Located
Two people launch a water column sampling device off the side of a ship.

NOAA Launches New Data Management Tool for Public Access to Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Data
Oil in a boat wake on the ocean surface.

Five Years After Deepwater Horizon, How Is NOAA Preparing for Future Oil Spills?
An Air Force plane drops an oil-dispersing chemical onto an oil slick on ocean.

What Have We Learned About Using Dispersants During the Next Big Oil Spill?
Two men stand on a marsh island, pointing, and two are in a boat nearby.

NOAA Builds Tool to Hold Unprecedented Amounts of Data from Studying an Unprecedented Oil Spill

Charlie Henry explains something to a small group of men and women.

Recalling the Early Hours—and Challenges—of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
People carrying cases and equipment on a ship.

Who Is Funding Research and Restoration in the Gulf of Mexico After the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill?
People at a crowded table with computers and maps.

In Mapping the Fallout from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, Developing One Tool to Bring Unity to the Response
Dolphin with oil on its skin swimming.

In the Wake of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, Gulf Dolphins Found Sick and Dying in Larger Numbers Than Ever Before
Normal yellowfin tuna larva (top) and abnormal larva exposed to oil.

Five Years After Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, Gulf Research Reveals Oil Damages Fish Heart Development

March 2015

Injured deep-sea coral covered in brown material with its associated brittlestar

At the Bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, Corals and Diversity Suffered After Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
A heavy band of oil is visible on the surface of the Gulf of Mexico.

Attempting to Answer One Question Over and Over Again: Where Will the Oil Go?
Group of people with clipboards on a beach.

University of Washington Helps NOAA Examine Potential for Citizen Science During Oil Spills
Dolphin with oil on its head swimming in water.

Summarizing Five Years of NOAA Research on the Impacts of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill on Dolphins

Four people walking along a beach.

After an Oil Spill, How—and Why—Do We Survey Affected Shorelines?
Men looking and pointing at a map.

NOAA's Online Mapping Tool ERMA Opens up Environmental Disaster Data to the Public
Marsh surrounded by vegetation.

NOAA Helps Reverse Pollution Woes for Two Florida Wetland Areas
Marsh surrounded by vegetation.

NOAA Helps Reverse Pollution Woes for Two Florida Wetland Areas

February 2015

Lakeview oil gusher surrounded by sandbags.

Three and a Half Things You Didn't Know About the History of Oil Spills
A young monk seal and birds on the beach of French Frigate Shoals.

How Do You Keep Invasive Species out of America's Largest Marine Reserve?
Diver gathering algae into Super Sucker's vacuum hose.

To Save Corals in an Oahu Bay, First Vacuum up Invasive Algae, Then Apply Sea Urchins
Smoldering train cars derailed from the railroad tracks in snowy West Virginia.

NOAA Assists with Response to Bakken Oil Train Derailment and Fire in West Virginia
Person on boat looking oiled sargassum in the ocean.

NOAA Experts Help Students Study up on Oil Spills and Ocean Science
Crowds of people and emergency vehicles surrounding damaged school.

For Today's Responders, 1937 Texas Tragedy Still Carries Lessons for Avoiding Disaster
Four individuals direct their attention to a laptop computer screen.

Science of Oil Spills Training Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2015
Fire and smoke on a container ship carrying hazardous materials at sea.

How NOAA Oil Spill Experts Got Involved With Chemical Spill Software
Bags of oiled waste on a beach next to a No Smoking sign.

What Does It Take to Clean up the Cleanup From an Oil Spill?
Aerial view of destroyed houses in Vilonia, Arkansas, after EF4 tornado in 2014

Latest NOAA Mapping Software Opens up New Possibilities for Emergency Responders
Volunteers sample mussels at a rocky beach with a sign in the foreground.

NOAA Partners with University of Washington to Examine How Citizen Science Can Help Support Oil Spill Response

January 2015

Overview of the Yellowstone River, Jan. 19, 2015.

When Oil Spills Take You to Hawaii and the Yellowstone River in Two Days
Seabird chick in a person's hand.

Despite Threats, Celebrating Restoration Successes for Seabirds in California
Oil on the ocean and smoke visible in the distance.

Information about Oil Spills Is at Your Fingertips
A group of people gathered on a deck, with a ferry in the background.

Science of Oil Spills Training Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2015
Oiled sea duck.

Why Are Seabirds so Vulnerable to Oil Spills?
Excavator removing earth to allow tide waters into the recovering wetland.

After a Century Apart, NOAA and Partners Reunite a Former Wetland with San Francisco Bay's Tides

2014

December 2014

2014 written in the sand.

Our Top 10 New Year's Resolutions for 2015
Grasses in oily water.

NOAA Assisting UN Spill Response Team in Bangladesh
Red bows and evergreen bows on a fence on a beach.

Keep Your Holidays Happy and Your Impact Low
People observe a large tanker with a huge gash in its hull in dry dock.

A Final Farewell to Oil Tankers with Single Hulls
Two people talking on a beach with a ferry in the background.

Science of Oil Spills Training Now Accepting Applications for Winter 2015
Staghorn coral fragments hanging on an underwater tree structure of PVC pipes.

How NOAA Uses Coral Nurseries to Restore Damaged Reefs
Blue fish among healthy staghorn coral.

When Ships Threaten Corals in the Caribbean, NOAA Dives to Their Rescue

November 2014

Birds flying over flooded fields with a nuclear plant in the background.

Before Breaking Ground for Restoration, Digging for Signs of the Past
Excavator removes a rock dam from a stream.

After Opening up a Pennsylvania Creek for Fish, Watching Recovery Follow
Yellow containment boom floats on a river next to a nuclear power plant.

When the Dynamics of an Oil Spill Shut Down a Nuclear Power Plant
Word cloud showing most frequently used words by ESI survey respondents.

Evolution of the ESI Map
Man and woman with a desk covered in scientific papers.

Carrying on a Nearly Fifty Year Tradition, Scientists Examine the Intersection of Pollution and Marine Life
Ship Athos I on the Delaware River with response boats nearby.

Oil Spills and the Holidays: Black Friday Takes a New Meaning
Aerial view of destroyed buildings at West Fertilizer Company.

Preventing Chemical Disasters by Improving our Software Tools

October 2014

Crab tangled in yellow net underwater.

How Ghost Fishing Is Haunting Our Ocean
Tail-view of humpback whale tangled in rope and nets underwater.

Untangling Both a Whale and Why Marine Life Get Mixed up With Our Trash
Dolphin pod swimming.

The Earth Is Blue and We'd Like to Keep It That Way
Salmon fins sticking out of a creek.

An Oiled River Restored: Salmon Return to Alaskan Stream to Spawn
Degraded marsh area on edge of bay.

For a Salt Marsh on San Francisco Bay's Eastern Shore, Restoration Means a Return to the Tides
Two men clean up oil on a beach behind yellow caution tape.

When Planning for Disasters, an Effort to Combine Environmental and Human Health Data

Two people pull a fishing net out of the water into a small boat.

Follow Along as NOAA Clears the Waters of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Cleanup workers scoop oil out of a marsh with containment boom at the edges.

Out of Sandy, Lessons in Helping Coastal Marshes Recover from Storms

September 2014

Scientists collect young fish and plankton from a net on the Alaskan coast.

When the Clock Is Ticking: NOAA Creates Guidelines for Collecting Time-Sensitive Data During Arctic Oil Spills
Collage: lighthouse, viewing wildlife, heron, canoe in water, flowers, wetlands

Protecting, Restoring, and Celebrating Estuaries: Where Salt and Freshwater Meet
People in a boat lowering orange ball into icy waters.

Adventures in Developing Tools for Oil Spill Response in the Arctic
Two men on a beach with one holding a bin of sand.

Science of Oil Spills Training Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2014
Volunteers in a boat pull debris from the waters of Honolulu.

10 Unexpected Reasons to Join This Year's International Coastal Cleanup
Man on a boat removing derelict nets from Puget Sound.

Diving for Debris: Washington's Success Story in Fishing Nets out of the Ocean

August 2014

Coast Guard icebreaker in sea ice.

Tweetchat: Preparing for Arctic Oil Spills
Sahara Desert sand dunes from space.

What Does the Sahara Desert Have to Do with Hurricanes?
People in a boat next to a small unmanned plane in the water.

Overcoming the Biggest Hurdle During an Oil Spill in the Arctic: Logistics
Bulldozers prepare a former landfill for restoration along a wetland.

On the Chesapeake Bay, Overcoming the Unique Challenges of Bringing Restoration to Polluted Military Sites
Aerial view of testing facility with long pool.

OR&R Defines the Issues Surrounding Oil Spill Dispersant Use
Sand dunes with grass.

How Much Do Coastal Ecosystems Protect People from Storms and What Is It Worth?
Ship on the horizon of the ocean.

NOAA Again Joins Coast Guard for Oil Spill Exercise in the Arctic

An image of the wreck on the ocean floor.

Mysterious Oil Spill Traced to Vessel Sunk in 1942 Torpedo Attack

July 2014

Bright red buoys floating on a bay.

Buoys Serve as Latest Gardening Tool for Restoring Eelgrass in San Francisco Bay
Derailed oil tanker cars up close.

NOAA Prepares for Bakken Oil Spills as Seattle Dodges Oil Train Explosion
Man in hard hat outside at sign at start of Trans Alaska Pipeline.

At the Trans Alaska Pipeline's Start, Where 200 Million Barrels of Oil Begin their Journey Each Year
Workers salting fur seal skins in a factory.

For Alaska's Remote Pribilof Islands, a Tale of Survival and Restoration for People and Seals
Nautical terms and marine salvage books.

You Say Collision, I Say Allision; Let's Sort the Whole Thing Out
Crews on a boat pull a casita from the water.

With Lobster Poacher Caught, NOAA Fishes out Illegal Traps from Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

Sign behind a fence reading Metal Bank Super Fund Site.

Two Unlikely Neighbors, Orphans and Industry, Share a Past Along the Delaware River
Illustration of healthy forested habitat along a river bend.

In Oregon, an Innovative Approach to Building Riverfront Property for Fish and Wildlife
Two people observe smoke and burning in a marsh.

In a Louisiana Marsh, an Uncommon Opportunity to Learn about Burning Oil

June 2014

Boy running on beach.

With NOAA as a Model, India Maps Coastal Sensitivity to Oil Spills
Pipeline dug up for an oil spill cleanup next to a creek.

As Oil Sands Production Rises, What Should We Expect at Diluted Bitumen (Dilbit) Spills?
Healthy kelp forest in southern California.

See Restoration in Action for California's Kelp Forests

A jellyfish drifting through Monterey Harbor.

Follow Along with the State Department's Our Ocean 2014 Conference
A brown pelican floats on the water's surface.

What Have We Done for Endangered Species Lately?
Family playing in tidepools in Santa Cruz, California.

Celebrate and Protect the Ocean with us on World Ocean Day
A mug, ruler & NOAA chart with a stack of donuts, one decorated with NOAA logo

Wishing You a Happy Donut Day (Free of Frying Oil Spills)

May 2014

Divers remove coral rubble from seafloor with a vacuum hose.

How to Restore a Damaged Coral Reef: Undersea Vacuums, Power Washers, and Winter Storms

A man picks up plastic floats and debris on an Oregon beach.

April Showers Bring ... Marine Debris to Pacific Northwest Beaches?
Industrial river with part of a boat in the view.

A River Reborn: Restoring Salmon Habitat along Seattle's Duwamish River
Young banded bald eagle in a nest.

Watch Bald Eagle Restoration Come Alive in California's Channel Islands
Six people wearing bike helmets standing next to bikes.

Who Is Biking to Work in America? NOAA Is!
Red-footed booby coming to land near ocean atoll.

How Will You Celebrate World Ocean Day?
Pilot looking out airplane to Gulf of Mexico.

A Bird's Eye View: Looking for Oil Spills from the Sky

April 2014

Girl matches her water sample to a range of colored test tubes.

Sign up for 2014 NOAA Science Camp in Seattle
Coast Guard icebreaker breaks ice for a supply ship on an ice-covered ocean.

National Research Council Releases NOAA-Sponsored Report on Arctic Oil Spills
Oiled boom on a Louisiana beach.

Booms, Beams, and Baums: The History Behind the Long Floating Barriers to Oil Spills
Illustration from video of two salmon swimming by tree roots.

Watch Art Explain What Kind of Habitat Young Salmon Need to Thrive
A group of people holding a giant check for $4.9 million.

NOAA and Partners Invest in an Innovative New Stewardship Program for Washington's Commencement Bay
Man pointing at computer screen to another person.

NOAA Scientists Offer In-depth Workshops at 2014 International Oil Spill Conference
Two people looking at forms and a booklet on the beach.

Science of Oil Spills Training Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2014
A mayfly on the bottom of a river.

Little 'Bugs' Can Spread Big Pollution Through Contaminated Rivers
LNG tanker Arctic Lady near shore.

University of Washington Partners with NOAA to Research and Prepare for Changes in the Oil and Gas Industry
Photo of bottlenose Dolphin.

Marine Life in Gulf of Mexico Faces Multiple Challenges

March 2014

photo of people removing oil-contaminated sand from beach.

Texas City "Y" Incident: Aftermath of the Oil Spill in Galveston Bay, Texas
Tarball on beach with ruler.

Oil Seeps, Shipwrecks, and Surfers Ride the Waves in California
A cleanup worker uses a rake to gather oil on the shore of the Texas City Dike.

Looking for Information about Oil Spills?
Atlantic bluefin tuna about to swallow a smaller fish.

Latest Research Finds Serious Heart Troubles When Oil and Young Tuna Mix
Photo of oil on the beach following the oil spill in Galveston Bay.

Kirby Barge Oil Spill, Houston/Texas City Ship Channel, Port Bolivar, Texas
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25 Years Later: Timeline of Recovery from Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
A man in a tyvek suit stands on a ship next to a life preserver in Alaska.

Remembering the Exxon Valdez: Collecting 25 Years of Memories and Memorabilia
Aerial view of the Exxon Valdez, surrounded by oil boom.

Report: The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Revisited 25 Years Later

Two people wearing chest waders sift for marine life in shallow rocky waters.

Detecting Changes in a Changing World: 25 Years After the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
Close-up of ship's name Exxon Valdez.

After the Big Spill, What Happened to the Ship Exxon Valdez?
The snowy horizon outside Barrow, Alaska, at sunset.

NOAA and Private Industry Share Data to Improve Our Understanding of the Arctic
Kids reading books in a book store.

What Are Kids Reading About Oil Spills?
March 1989 calendar image of Exxon Valdez ship.

Looking Back: What Led up to the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill?
Families fishing off of a seawall.

After an Oil Spill, Why Does NOAA Count Recreational Fishing Trips People Never Take?
Abandoned zinc mining factory in Palmerton, Pennsylvania.

A Pennsylvania Town Moves Beyond Toxic History of Denuded Mountains and Contaminated Creeks

February 2014

A piece of the vessel Davy Crockett is lifted out of the water during salvage.

Mapping the Problem After Owners Abandon Ship
Neon sign with the word GYRE.

"Gyre: The Plastic Ocean" Exhibit Puts Ocean Trash on Display in Alaska
Ice on a river with a bridge crossing it in a city.

Changing Technology Changing Science Changing Us
A large barge is being offloaded next to tugboats in the ocean.

What Restoration Is in Store for Massachusetts and Rhode Island after 2003 Bouchard Barge 120 Oil Spill?
Man near the ocean with trash bag pointing to wooden heart enscribed with love.

Happy Valentine's Day from NOAA
Two rusted ships partially sunk in water and surrounded by containment boom.

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Abandoned Ships?
Heavy machinery removes soil and rocks in a polluted stream.

PCBs: Why Are Banned Chemicals Still Hurting the Environment Today?
Manufacturing plant on the edge of a dammed river.

NOAA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Correct GE's Misinformation in Latest Hudson River Pollution Report

January 2014

Oil tank cars with railroad tracks.

As New Risks Emerge in Producing and Transporting Oil, University of Washington Helps NOAA Plan for Spills
Aerial view of boats in a harbor with oil floating on the ocean.

45 Years after the Santa Barbara Oil Spill, Looking at a Historic Disaster Through Technology
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Florida Panhandle ESI Correction
A small island with palm trees, a large home, and a riprap perimeter.

Highlighting 2013: Previewing 2014
Weathered sign, "reading North Brigantine Natural Area," among beach grasses.

Updated ESIs to Improve Disaster Response and Planning
Person holding a piece of wood with oily sludge on it.

A Tale of Two Shipwrecks: When History Threatens to Pollute
A ship and tug grounded on the shore.

When the North Cape Ran Aground off Rhode Island, an Unexpected Career Took Off
The coal ship CSL Niagara got stuck in Lake Erie's soft, muddy bottom.

Protecting the Great Lakes After a Coal Ship Hits Ground in Lake Erie
National Transportation Safety Board officials at N.D. train accident scene.

As North American Oil Production Explodes, So Do Oil Trains
The restored shoreline near the Indian River Power Plant is revegetated.

A Delaware Salt Marsh Finds its way to Restoration by Channeling Success
Kemp's Ridley sea turtle on a beach in Texas.

As NOAA Damage Assessment Rules Turn 18, Restoration Trumpovs Arguing Over the Price Tag of a Turtle
2013

December 2013

In 2013, a NOAA team collected 14 metric tons of marine debris from Midway Atoll

Our Top 10 New Year's Resolutions for 2014
Dolphin with oil on skin.

Study Shows Gulf Dolphins in Poor Health following Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
The cover of the 2014 Marine Debris Planner.

Marine Debris 2014 Planners Are Now Available
Giant kelp.

A Video Update on California Kelp Restoration from Thank You Ocean
People looking at computer.

Science of Oil Spills Training Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2014
Coral habitat with fish in the Hawaiian Islands.

How Do Oil Spills Affect Coral Reefs?

November 2013

Basket of loose corals collected from the area damaged by the 2010 grounding.

Emergency Restoration Is in a Basketful of Coral
Flooded houses along mid-atlantic coast after Hurricane Sandy.

NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration Fiscal Year 2013 Accomplishments Report
Collecting dead birds on a soybean-covered beach with the Selendang Ayu visible.

Recipes for Disaster: Cleaning up After Food Spills
Ernie Oros at the Woodbridge marsh dedication ceremony in 2007

In New Jersey, Celebrating a Revived Marsh and the Man who Made it Possible
Atlantic ERMA view of grounded tanker after Post Tropical Cyclone Sandy.

Let Maps Open up the World Around You on GIS Day
St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, and its dramatic coastal cliffs.

Alaska ShoreZone: Mapping over 46,000 Miles of Coastal Habitat
A view of the free-flowing section of Columbia River known as the Hanford Reach.

Swimming Upstream: Examining the Impacts of Nuclear-age Pollution on Columbia River Salmon
A 4-by-4-foot plastic bin spotted off the eastern coast of Oahu.

No Solid Mass of Debris from Japan in the Pacific Ocean
People cleaning up old fishing nets on a beach in Hawaii.

Using the Almighty Dollar, NOAA Marine Debris Program Empowers Groups to Keep Coasts Clean
Teaching U.S. Coast Guard Academy students about the ERMA mapping tool.

At the Coast Guard Academy, Students Get a Dose of Real-World Response Tools

October 2013

Zombie nurse.

Ready for Anything: Advice in Case of the Undead
Boats were displaced and houses flooded in Brigantine, N.J., after Sandy in 2012

Sandy, One Year Later: Where Are We Now?
Recovering the small unmanned aircraft Puma from the icy waters.

Above, Under, and Through the Ice: Demonstrating Technologies for Oil Spill Response in the Arctic
Portion of a letter from a second grader after the Exxon Valdez oil spill, 1989.

When Oil Spills, School Kids Take Note

September 2013

NOAA employee stands with bowhead whale bones and a welcome sign to Barrow.

Breaking Ice: A Personal Journey amid Preparations for Arctic Oil Spills
NOAA and Coast Guard at a press conference during Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Are We Prepared to Communicate Well During the Next Disaster?
Tombigbee River in Alabama.

$3.7 Million to go toward Restoring Contaminated Natural Resources in Alabama
A resting kayak at the Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.

Celebrate Where Rivers Meet the Sea during National Estuaries Week

Retrieving Sample Cylinders into Gulf - Multicorer sampling operation aboard the

Deep Sea Ecosystem may take Decades to Recover from Deepwater Horizon Spill
Storm written in sand by sand castle on New Jersey shore.

After Sandy, Adapting NOAA's Tools for a Changing Shoreline
Boston firemen stood in thick molasses after a vat exploded in 1919.

Molasses and Other Weird Things that Have Spilled
A scientific team monitors cleanup progress in an airboat on the Kalamazoo River

With Eye Toward Restoring Ecosystems, NOAA Releases New Pollution Mapping Tool for Great Lakes
Polar bear tracks crisscrossed by artic fox on sea ice, Barrow, Alaska.

Arctic-bound: Testing Oil Spill Response Technologies Aboard an Icebreaker
Fighting the flames on the Deepwater Horizon drill platform in 2010.

NOAA Data on Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Plume Now Available Online

August 2013

Divers work to remove tires from Osborne Reef in Broward County, Florida.

Apply for a NOAA Marine Debris Removal Grant
A student sending an underwater text message to another dive team.

From Driving Underwater Scooters to Texting, Hawaii Students Learn Skills for Science Under the Sea

Plastic bottle caps collected from Midway Atoll.

Join the 2013 International Coastal Cleanup and Clean up a Beach Near You
NOAA scientist Dr. Sarah Allan collecting fish bile samples in the Arctic.

Frozen Hands and Muddy Lagoons: Lessons from Summer Sampling in the Arctic
Coast Guard oversees loading of boom onto a response airboat in Lousiana.

Podcast: Visit the NOAA Disaster Response Center with Director Charlie Henry
The Coast Guard Cutter Healy breaks ice in the Bering Sea.

What Is the Current State of Arctic Sea Ice and What's in Store?

July 2013

Workers removing trash rack from stream.

See What Restoration Looks Like for an Oiled Stream on an Isolated Alaskan Island
GYRE Expedition participants loading bags of debris from Hallo Bay onto a boat.

Embarking on the GYRE Expedition: A Scientific and Artistic Study of the Trash on Alaska's Shores
NOAA, with U.S. Coast Guard, practiced their ocean survival skills in a pool.

How to Survive an Upside-Down Helicopter Crash in the Ocean? Practice
Hercules 265 drilling rig with cloud of leaking natural gas in Gulf of Mexico.

NOAA Supporting Coast Guard after Natural Gas Rig Lost Well Control, Caught Fire in Gulf of Mexico
A volunteer diver removes urchins from an urchin barren in southern California.

Kelp Forest Restoration Project Begins off Southern California Coast
Aerial view of the Ohmsett facility and its test tank.

Watching Chemical Dispersants at Work in an Oil Spill Research Facility
Beaver Creek in Oregon with large pieces of wood added to stream margins.

Transforming an Oregon Watershed, Once Marred by a Gasoline Spill, into Fish-Friendly Habitat
Rainbow sheen.

UPDATED: Natural Gas Release from Wellhead off the Louisiana Coast
A view of the Marine Debris Clearinghouse map showing NOAA-funded projects.

NOAA Launches Online Tool for the Marine Debris Community
Bald Eagle in flight with text, Restoring our national symbol.

Keeping America the Beautiful this Independence Day

June 2013

A view of the Hudson River in the fall.

NOAA Likes Rivers Too
Multi-colored digital terrain model of the wreck of the freighter Fernstream.

Why You Should Thank a Hydrographer
Satellite view of Tropical Storm Andrea on June 8, 2013 crossing over Florida.

Why Are Tropical Storms and Hurricanes Named?
Kids trying on survival suits at the NOAA booth at Seattle Science EXPO Day.

NOAA Opens Its Doors (and Scientists) in City-wide Celebration of Science
A diver removes a mass of nets from a coral reef near Midway Atoll.

NOAA Lifts 14 Metric Tons of Fishing Nets and Plastics from Hawaiian Coral Reefs
New freshwater marsh with the town of Fairhaven, Mass., in the background.

Historic New England Town, Once Plagued by Tack Factory's Toxic Pollution, Enjoys Revitalized Coastal Marshes
Hurricane Katrina before landfall as visible by satellite in the Gulf of Mexico

Are You Ready for this Summer's Hurricane Season?
A sunset over the ocean viewed from Kure Atoll.

Celebrate World Ocean Day by Keeping it Clean
Workers and a crane restoring a wetland in Louisiana.

Help Us Plan Early Restoration for the Deepwater Horizon/BP Oil Spill

May 2013

Debris scattered on the ocean floor near the Pacific Islands.

Taking a Closer Look at Marine Debris in Your Backyard
A train crossing over the Delaware River on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.

Renewal Ahead for Delaware River, Newest Site of Urban Waters Federal Partnership Program
1942 photograph of the location of the burning tanker Potrero del Llano.

NOAA Report Identifies Shipwrecks with the Potential to Pollute
A black-necked Stilt and Snowy Egrets in the restored wetland habitat.

Over a Century after Texas Strikes Oil, Marsh Restoration Completed for an Old Refinery's Pollution
Plastic debris washed up at Maumee Bay State Park on the shores of Lake Erie.

Is There a Garbage Patch in the Great Lakes?
Wetland grasses replanted in Texas.

Behind the Budget: A Look Ahead for NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration
Two boys take a break on the beach in Ocean City, Maryland.

Back to the Shore after Hurricane Sandy
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Ready for a Vacation on the Coast? Thank NOAA for Helping Keep it Clean

April 2013

People examining the barnacle-covered skiff from Japan.

Small Boat Confirmed as First Japan Tsunami Debris to Reach California

Bald Eagle adult and chicks in the Pelican Harbor nest on Santa Cruz Island.

Wildlife Webcams Bring NOAA Restoration Projects Live to You
Water and sediment sampling during Enbridge pipeline oil sands spill.

NOAA Hosts Forum Exploring Oil Sands and the Challenges of When They Spill
Response operations near the source of the oil sands spill on Talmadge Creek.

What Do We Know About Transporting Oil Sands in the United States?
Pelicans and oiled marsh in front of the container ship M/V Everreach in 2002.

The Oil Spill That Helped a South Carolina Community Transform an Abandoned Naval Golf Course Back into a Healthy Coastal Marsh
Oil from the Deepwater Horizon spill oozes out from beneath a vegetation mat.

When Studying How to Clean Oiled Marshes, NOAA Scientists Have Their Work Cut Out for Them
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Announcing ESI Data Online!
Mink at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge.

Baby Mink Jeopardized by Toxic Chemicals in New York's Hudson River
Concrete pad of a former house and boat house remains in Baytown Nature Center.

Texas Restoration Projects to Transform Concrete to Marsh, Undoing Bayou's Pesticide-laden History
The Sawmill Dam before NOAA helped install fishways on the Acushnet River in MA.

After Remaking the Way for Fish, Huge Increases Follow for Migrating Herring in a Massachusetts River

Man breaks the ice to prepare a stream for sampling on Adak Island.

Blizzards, Bombs, and Electrofishing: Assessing an Oiled Creek on Alaska's Remote Aleutian Islands
Workers dismantling the Japanese dock washed up on Washington's coast.

Japanese Dock Lost in 2011 Tsunami Removed from Washington's Olympic Coast
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Zeroing in on Threatened and Endangered Species
Manatee sampling red mangrove leaves.

Hitting the Road for the South Florida ESI Review
A group of workshop participants are collected together, while one takes notes.

Announcing the New ESI Blog
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PDF Maps for the Florida Panhandle
Black smoke from an explosion at a chemical tank storage facility in Savannah.

For Accidents of Chemistry, a NOAA Tool to Help Predict and Prevent Disaster

March 2013

Some of the older nuclear waste storage tanks at Hanford in southeast Washington

What Do Hanford's Latest Nuclear Waste Leaks Mean for Environmental Restoration?
Salvage operations for grounded Navy mine ship Ex-Guardian on Philippines reef.

Removal Operations Continue for Navy Mine Ship on Philippine Coral Reef
Drawing of clams cleaning the sea floor of debris.

Marine Debris Student Art Contest Winners Announced
A train derailment in Paulsboro, N.J. released 23,000 gallons of vinyl chloride.

NOAA, Dow Chemical Collaborate on Update to Federal Chemical Safety Software Tool

Rubber ducks floating.

From Rubber Ducks to Dog Food, Spilling Everything But Oil
A pipeline burns after it was hit by the tug boat Shanon E. Setton in Louisiana.

No Oil Spilled, Though Fire Continues after Tug and Barge Hit Gas Pipeline near Louisiana's Bayou Perot
Tank barge DBL 152 discharging slurry oil shortly before capsizing in Gulf.

For Submerged Oil Pollution in Western Gulf of Mexico, Restoration Is Coming After 2005 DBL 152 Oil Spill
The steel, concrete, and foam Japanese dock beached at Olympic National Park.

Two Years after Japan Tsunami, Beached Dock to be Removed from Washington's Olympic Coast

Alcoa aluminum factory with trees.

Alcoa Aluminum Factories Settle $19.4 Million for Pollution of St. Lawrence River Watershed, Most Will Fund Restoration of Tribal Culture, Recreational Fishing, and Habitat
Arctic Ocean, Canada Basin, July 22, 2005.

NOAA and Canadian Partners Share Arctic Data Across Borders
Looking upstream on the Sheboygan River in Wisconsin.

Déjà vu on the Sheboygan River: Transitioning from Cleanup to Restoration in Wisconsin
The small boat which washed up on remote Canadian island is tsunami debris.

Get Answers to All Your Questions about Japan Tsunami Marine Debris
Leaking wellhead in Lake Ecaille, located in the Mississippi River Delta.

Broken Louisiana Wellhead No Longer Leaking Oily Mixture
U.S. Coast Guard uses NOAA GIS satellite image map during Hurricane Katrina.

From Paper to Pixels: Mapping Pollution Response in the Digital Age

February 2013

USS Guardian grounded on coral reef with tug removing fuel and wastewater.

Ships Aground on Coral Reefs, Then and Now: The USS Guardian vs. NOAA Ship Fathomer
Housatonic River with covered bridge.

$2 Million in Aquatic Restoration Projects Proposed for Polluted Housatonic River in Connecticut
Smoke and fire from a controlled burn in a wooded Lousiania swamp.

When Setting Fire to an Oil Spill in a Flooded Louisiana Swamp is a Good Thing
Microplastics in sand.

Where Are the Pacific Garbage Patches?
NOAA Coast and Geodetic Survey Steamer PATTERSON in Hawaii in 1913.

NOAA Heritage Week 2013

January 2013

Shoreline view of Kruzof Island, Sitka Sound, Alaska.

Digging for Data at the Alaska Marine Science Symposium
A worker decontaminates the Japanese dock on a Washington coast beach.

Japan Confirms Dock on Washington Coast Is Tsunami Marine Debris
An iceberg captured during a mission in 2012 to map areas of the Arctic.

International Council Agrees to Cooperate on Marine Oil Pollution Issues in the Arctic
Sign by Hudson River warning against eating contaminated fish.

Report Reveals Hudson River and Wildlife Have Suffered Decades of Extensive Chemical Contamination
Rocky coast and habitats adjoin the grounded conical drilling unit Kulluk.

Looking out for Sea Lions and Salmon Before a Grounded Rig Could Spill a Drop of Oil

Workers scrape marine organisms from the tsunami dock at Agate Beach, Oregon.

New Legislation Expands Scope of NOAA Marine Debris Program to Deal with Natural Disaster Debris
Aerial view of conical drilling unit Kulluk grounded offshore near Kodiak Island

Rig Refloated: Update on Efforts to Mobilize Grounded Drill Rig Kulluk in Alaska
Waves crash over the grounded mobile drilling unit Kulluk.

NOAA Responds to Shell Drilling Rig Kulluk Grounding in Gulf of Alaska
2012

December 2012

Dock washed up on rocky coast of Washington state.

NOAA Tracks Path of Possible Japan Tsunami Dock off Washington Coast
U.S. Coast Guard oversees the removal of a drum with unknown contents.

Getting the Download During a Disaster: Mapping the Hurricane Sandy Pollution Response
Scientists assessed mussel impacts from response to Kalamazoo River oil spill.

What Are the Increased Risks From Transporting Tar Sands Oil?
Nuclear reactors line the riverbank at the Hanford Site along the Columbia River

Submit Your Comments: Studying Decades of Environmental Injuries at the Hanford Nuclear Site
A 66-foot floating dock from Japan sits on Agate Beach, Oregon.

Government of Japan Gifts NOAA $5 Million to Address Tsunami Marine Debris
Barrow, Alaska, bowhead whale bone monument to lost sailors.

A Trip to the Arctic, Where Shrinking Ice Is Creating Bigger Concerns

November 2012

Seven train cars derailed when the bridge over the Mantua Creek.

A Train Derails in Paulsboro, N.J., Releasing 23,000 Gallons of Toxic Vinyl Chloride Gas
The F/V Gemini, or F/V Western Flyer, after being raised from Swinomish Channel.

The Western Flyer: A Sunken Piece of Literary History Is Raised from the Depths
A hatchling loggerhead sea turtle takes to the beach.

Submit Your Comments: Projects to Improve Bird and Sea Turtle Nesting Habitats Injured in Deepwater Horizon/BP Oil Spill
A family fishes on the Anacostia River near Washington, D.C.

Study Reveals D.C. Community near Anacostia River Are Eating and Sharing Contaminated Fish
A response team oversees the removal of a sunken boat that was discharging oil.

NOAA Prepared to Deal with Longer-Term Pollution Impacts after Hurricane Sandy
Female blue crab on a beach.

NOAA Awards $500,000 to Research Projects Exploring Impacts of Chemical Dispersants on Marine Habitats
Boom placed to prevent floating oil from reaching a cemetery in New Jersey

Latest Winter Storm Slows But Does Not Worsen Post-Hurricane Sandy Cleanup

ERMA Gulf Response application displays oiling data in Gulf of Mexico.

Three Powerful Tools for Restoring the Gulf of Mexico
Oil sheen visible on the waters of Arthur Kill after Hurricane Sandy.

Post Hurricane Sandy, NOAA Aids Hazardous Spill Cleanup in New Jersey and New York
Oil rising to the ocean surface near drilling rig in Santa Barbara oil spill.

How a Disaster Changed the Face of Ocean Conservation

October 2012

Vehicles from the NJ National Guard's E Co., 250th Brigade Support Battalion mov

OR&R Responds to Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Hurricane Sandy on the morning of October 29, 2012.

Hurricane Sandy Hits the East Coast, NOAA Response Staff at the Ready
NOAA marine debris expert Peter Murphy teaches a child about trash in our ocean

An Insider's Look at How NOAA Keeps Trash out of the Ocean
Senator Richard Shelby and NOAA leaders at Disaster Response Center opening.

NOAA Opens Disaster Response Center in Gulf of Mexico
NOAA scientists observe an intertidal boulder in Prince William Sound, Alaska.

The Never-ending History of Life on a Rock
The 20-by-6-foot skiff covered in barnacles is towed behind a fishing vessel.

With Skiff Found off Maui, NOAA and Partners Confirm Hawaii's Latest Reports of Japan Tsunami Marine Debris
Oil pit at Malone Service Company waste site.

A Superfund Success for Marsh Restoration near Galveston Bay, Texas

September 2012

Explosions and fire at the Barton Solvents facility in Valley Center, Kansas.

Help Avert Disaster with CAMEO Chemicals for Your Smartphone
Three cleaned brown pelicans prior to being released.

Weeks Later, Responders Still Dealing with Pollution Left in Hurricane Isaac's Wake
Derelict lobster traps collected from White Island in the Isles of Shoals.

Making the Best of a Catch in Whale-Friendly Lobster Fishing
Heavy equipment removes dredge from a marsh restoration site.

Healthy Habitat, Healthy Economy: Restoration Creates American Jobs
Flooded Mississippi River after Hurricane Isaac.

NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration Responds to Hurricane Isaac in the Gulf
Disposing of derelict fishing gear in a Fishing for Energy bin.

Fishing for Energy: Where Old Fishing Gear Goes to Retire

August 2012

Response barges are anchored near the grounded M/V Jireh.

Tropical Storm Isaac Past, Responders Continue Removing Grounded Ship from Corals near Puerto Rico
NOAA veterinarian holding an oiled sea turtle.

The Toxicity of Oil: What's the Big Deal?
Small boat on rocky shoreline.

Small Japanese Boat Found near Vancouver Island, Canada, Even as Summer Currents Hold Marine Debris at Bay for now
Pressure cleaning intertidal rocks in Prince William Sound, Alaska.

How Does High-pressure, Hot-water Washing Clean up Spilled Oil?
Oil in marsh vegetation during the 2010 Deepwater Horizon/BP oil spill.

Chemistry of an Oil Spill
Workers scrape marine life off the Japanese dock that washed up in Oregon.

A Few Pioneering Species of Sea Life Arrive with Japan Tsunami Marine Debris
Pacific lamprey

With Restoration, Will Willamette River Lampreys Rebound for Northwest Tribes?
Aerial view of river with trees.

Giving Communities the Dollars to Restore America's Rivers
Midway Atoll beach with fishing float.

What to Do If You Find Marine Debris from the Japan Tsunami
Scientists load onto a small boat marine debris collected at Midway Atoll.

NOAA Hauls 50 Metric Tons of Debris out of Hawaiian Waters

July 2012

Ice and open water in the Beaufort Sea north of Alaska.

NOAA Launches ERMA Mapping Tool for Responding to Arctic Oil Spills
Kids play in the sand the same way they have for generations. (NOAA)

What NOAA Does for the Beaches of Brigantine
Derelict fishing net floating in the open ocean.

How Much Would it Cost to Clean up the Pacific Garbage Patches?
Protest sign reading 'spOILed.'

Waking up to our Relationship with Oil
Crews place large wood material which will become engineered log jam habitat for

Salmon Habitat Successfully Restored after 2006 Diesel Spill in Washington's Cascade Mountains
An arctic cod rests in an ice-covered space.

How Would Chemical Dispersants Work on an Arctic Oil Spill?
Styrofoam found on Washington's Long Beach Peninsula.

How Is Japan Tsunami Marine Debris Cleaned up on the West Coast?

June 2012

Plastic spoons.

Living in the Age of Plastic: Conserving Plastic vs. Conserving the Environment from Plastic
A ship aground on coral reef in Puerto Rico and surrounded by protective boom.

The Ship M/V Jireh Runs Aground a Coral Reef in Puerto Rico
Remains of dead baby albatrosses on a beach with plastic debris.

How Big Is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? Science vs. Myth

Pelican escaping oiled waters after the tank ship Eagle Otome spill.

Mapping How Sensitive the Coasts Are to Oil Spills
The front face of Hanford's B Reactor, where uranium fuel slugs were loaded.

Restoration Amid Hanford's Nuclear Waste and the Largest Environmental Cleanup in the U.S.
Person scraping mussels off intertidal rocks at Hat Island.

Mussel Memory: How a Long-Term Marine Pollution Program Got New Life
Overlook of Kotzebue, Alaska.

Building Relationships out on the Ice in the Arctic Circle
Amy Merten with children from Kivalina, Alaska.

A NOAA Scientist's Message on World Ocean Day: Follow Your Interests on Whatever Path They Take You

May 2012

Seattle Space Needle.

NOAA Celebrates Science in Seattle This June
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter.

Bringing Urban Waterfronts Back to Life: Philadelphia Edition
Aerial view of tornado damage to downtown West Liberty, Kentucky.

Mapping Safety, the Free and Easy Way
A plane releases chemical dispersant to break up an oil slick

Help NOAA Research Chemical Dispersants and Oil Spills

April 2012

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Are Your Clothes Shedding Plastic Into the Ocean?
A diver explores coral in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

Getting Ready for Offshore Oil Drilling in Cuba and the Bahamas

Jar of cigarette butts.

Picking up 52.9 Million Plastic Cigarette Butts off Beaches
Workers in a marsh and boat.

Early Restoration to Begin in Gulf of Mexico After Deepwater Horizon/BP Oil Spill
Japanese soccer ball.

Japanese Soccer Ball Lost During Tsunami Washes Up in Alaska
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Solid Returns: Early Restoration to Begin in Gulf of Mexico After Deepwater Horizon/BP Oil Spill
Barge cast 100 feet inland by explosion.

56 years after Gruesome Chemical Catastrophe, Science Prevented Second Texas City Disaster
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100 Years After the Titanic and the Dangers of Sea Ice
Aerial view of scattered debris in the water.

New NOAA Model Improves Understanding of Potential Paths of Japan Tsunami Debris

Tiny particles of degraded plastics.

The Search for Microplastics: From Face Scrubs to the Sea

March 2012

Veterinarians collect samples from a Barataria Bay dolphin.

Some Gulf Dolphins Severely Ill, Says Study by NOAA and Partners
Orca breaching.

More Than Two Decades Later, Have Killer Whales Recovered from the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill?
Polar bear on sea ice.

Solid Returns: NOAA Prepares for Future Oil Spills in the Arctic
Bird being washed.

Restoration to Begin after 2007 Oil Spill in San Francisco Bay
Duck on the Delaware River.

A Massive Watershed Fix for the Delaware River
Early floating debris fields from the Japan tsunami.

One Year Later: Aftermath and Debris of the Japan Tsunami
NOAA responder assessing oiling on shoreline.

Solid Returns: Response and Restoration Efforts Create Big Economic Benefits to Coastal Communities
Oiled river vegetation with containment boom.

Restoration Planning to Begin for 2010 Kalamazoo River Oil Spill

February 2012

People laughing on beach field trip.

Science of Oil Spills Training Now Accepting Applications
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BSEE and NOAA to Complete Arctic Oil Spill Response Mapping Tool
Posted sign closing river activity due to oil spill response.

Investigating Environmental Impacts of the Kalamazoo River Oil Spill
Large white building with lawn in front.

Constituent and Legislative Affairs Intern

January 2012

Photo: Oiled Louisiana marsh.

Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Trustees Call for Public Input on Early Restoration of the Gulf
Photo: Fuel being delivered to the city of Nome, Alaska, from a tanker.

Supporting the Winter Fuel Delivery to Nome, Alaska
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NRDA Trustees Announce $1 Billion Agreement to Fund Early Gulf Coast Restoration Projects
Photo: A diver retrieves a piece of debris from the 2011 Japan tsunami.

Tracking Marine Debris from the Japanese Tsunami
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NOAA’s Spill Response Team Nominated for Service to America Honors
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$36.8 Million Settlement to Restore Natural Resources and Improve Recreational Opportunities in Areas Affected by Cosco Busan Oil Spill Will Address Impacts from Ship that Struck the Bay Bridge
2011

September 2011

Photo: Divers gather abandoned fishing nets left at sea.

Fishing for Energy Partnership Collects Over 1 Million Pounds of Abandoned Fishing Gear
Cosco Busan ship with Coast Guard vessel.

$44 Million Natural Resource Damage Settlement to Restore San Francisco Bay After Cosco Busan Oil Spill
Science of Oil Spills training in Mobile, Alabama.

New Disaster Response Center Holds Final Science of Oil Spills Training of 2011