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    2026 SOS Gloucester

    October 19-23, 2026
    NOAA’s Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO) in Gloucester, MA

     

    Application Timeline

    • Application window: July 20-August 21
      • See "Apply Here" below for application form
    • Status Notification: week of August 24 (estimated)
    • Final Roster: week of September 8 (estimated)
     
    Science of Oil Spills (SOS) classes help spill responders increase their understanding of oil spill science when analyzing spills and making risk-based decisions. They are designed for new and mid-level spill responders. These multi-day trainings cover topics including:
    • Fate and behavior of oil spilled in the environment
    • An introduction to oil chemistry and toxicity
    • A review of basic spill response options for open water and shorelines
    • Spill case studies
    • Principles of ecological risk assessment
    • A field trip
    • An introduction to damage assessment techniques
    • Determining cleanup endpoints
    Most examples provided in the class relate to oil spills that have occurred in coastal and marine environments; however, much of this information applies regardless of the spill location (e.g., inland vs. coastal). 
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    Apply Here

    Log in/create an account* and then click "26_SOS_GLO_APP" below to complete the application form.

    *If you are creating a new account with a .mil email address, you will likely not receive the confirmation email from the system. Please send an email with your name and the class you are applying for to sos.registration@noaa.gov to finish setting up your account.