Speaking: Sarah Allan, PhD, NOAA NOS ORR
Part of the NOAA in Alaska and the Arctic seminar series hosted by NOAA NCEI Regional Climate Services Director, Alaska Region.
Remote Access
Please register for NOAA in Alaska and the Arctic seminar series September 20, 2021 at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4606763921795962892
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Abstract
NOAA has many different roles in oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, damage assessment, and restoration. Fulfilling these roles in Alaska and the Arctic requires specialized information, knowledge, tools, and products tailored to the environment and resources in the region. NOAA works across divisions and offices and with a diversity of external partners, collaborators, stakeholders, and the public to develop, improve, and effectively utilize tools, products, and research for oil spill response and damage assessment. This presentation highlights some of the NOAA tools and products that support our oil spill response and assessment work in Alaska. We will also share recent and ongoing research that enhances our ability to provide scientific support for oil spill response and protect, assess, and restore marine and coastal habitats, fish, and wildlife in Alaska.
Bio
Dr. Sarah Allan is a Toxicologist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Response and Restoration. She is the NOAA regional coordinator for Natural Resource Damage Assessment in Alaska and leads research on oil toxicology and chemistry. A focus of her work in Alaska has been planning for damage assessment and restoration for oil spills in the Arctic.