Arctic Shield 2014

Via National Ocean Service:

As vessel traffic and energy exploration continues to increase in the Arctic, so does the likelihood of oil spills and other incidents. 

That’s why NOAA is sending specialists aboard the Coast Guard icebreaker Healy for "Arctic Shield 2014," a month-long scientific expedition to the Arctic Ocean to test oil spill tools, technologies, and techniques.

You can follow the mission here:http://1.usa.gov/1ouhJbr