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Deep Dive: Dr. Nancy Kinner, Oil Spills, Cleanup, Prevention and the Arctic

Deep Dive: Dr. Nancy Kinner, Oil Spills, Cleanup, Prevention and the Arctic

FromWater We Doing?


Deep Dive: Dr. Nancy Kinner, Oil Spills, Cleanup, Prevention and the Arctic

FromWater We Doing?

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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Nov 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Who do you call when an oil spill happens? And what would happen if we had a spill in the arctic ocean???In this episode we discuss oil spill, how to clean them up, and what's being done to prevent future spills from happening. We speak with Dr. Nancy Kinner who is at the font lines of cleanup and prevention research and has been there to assist during all of the major recent spills around the United States. Dr. Nancy Kinner is the Co-Director of Coastal Response Research Center at the University of New Hampshire. The Coastal Response Research Center stimulates innovation in spill preparedness, response, assessment, and implementation of optimum spill recovery strategies. The primary purpose of the Center is to bring together the resources of a research-oriented university and the field expertise of NOAA OR&R to conduct and oversee basic and applied research, conduct outreach, and encourage strategic partnerships in spill response, assessment and restoration.For more information on how to get involved or find out more click the links below:NOAA's Office of Response and RestorationFor more information on the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment click here.EOS: Changes are coming for Arctic ShippingCBC: Feds extend restrictions on Arctic offshore drillingCanada Bans Heavy Oil in the ArcticImmerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of our oceans through a series of captivating films on November 30th at the Stanley Milner Library in Edmonton, AB.One Ocean Film Tour - Nov 30th Edmonton One Ocean Film Tour presented by the Aquatic Biosphere Project in Edmonton, AB, Canada. The Aquatic Bisophere Project The ABP is establishing a conservation Aquarium in the Prairies to help tell the Story of Water.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Released:
Nov 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (44)

Discover how our most precious commodity impacts our lives in so many fascinating ways. That's right! We're talking about water, but not like you've ever heard it before. Join us as we explore social, environmental and economic issues around the globe as we ask the questions: what are we doing, and how can we do better? The "Water We Doing?" podcast is a production of the Aquatic Biosphere Project. The podcast is produced and hosted by David Evans (P. Biol), the Project's Director of Conservation. For more info please check out www.AquaticBiosphere.ca