This is documentation about the MEOPAR MIDOSS (Model of Impact of Dilbit and Oil Spills in the Salish Sea) project.
These docs are rendered at https://midoss-docs.readthedocs.io/en/latest/.
The Salish Sea and coastal communities are at risk of marine oil spills from various ship sources, including tankers carrying diluted bitumen (dilbit), which are projected to increase. This project seeks to improve scientific knowledge and tools to support evidence-based planning for oil spills. Using the latest observations from the Ocean Networks Canada Ocean Observatory and a suite of state-of-the-art models, we will improve modeling of dilbit in the coastal ocean, prediction of near-surface currents, and risk communication strategies for diverse decision-making groups. We will produce predictions of strong currents and extreme high/low water for pilots to help reduce ship accidents, as well as risk maps and related information products to aid in community planning and in addressing ecosystem vulnerability.