General topics covered in the workshops include fate and behavior of oil spilled in the environment. NOAA-developed software tools for spills. Where and When SOS workshops are offered each spring at the main NOAA campus in Seattle. Dates of the next SOS workshop haven't yet been determined.
Class sizes are limited to allow for personalized instruction.
Each workshop includes 40 hours of training, beginning on Monday morning and ending on Friday afternoon. There is no tuition for the workshops, but attendees are responsible for their own travel costs. SOS Topics Depending on student interest and instructor availability, the topics covered in each workshop are selected from the following list. Overview of Oil Impacts to Living Resources Introduction to shoreline sensitivity ranking used with Environmental Sensitivity Index atlases. Introduction to oil toxicity.