National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science

Science Serving Coastal Communities

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NCCOS in the Caribbean: Arliss Winship Field Blog
Extensive Hawaiian Reefs in Oceanic “Twilight Zone” Harbor Many Unique Species
NOAA Funds Harmful Algal Bloom Forecast System Development in Pacific Northwest
NOAA Explores Habitats Around WWII Wrecks
Seaweed “Super Sucker” Helping Restore Hawaii’s Kaneohe Bay

Climate Impacts
Adaptation through research & restoration
Ecosystem Management
Maps, models, & data for coastal managers
Coastal Pollution
Research & monitoring for healthy coasts
Harmful Algal Blooms
Understanding threats & mitigating impacts

NCCOS research is used to protect coastal communities from harmful algae, water contamination, and climate impacts. We also provide research necessary to develop effective and sustainable management of their resources. Learn about our research.

Featured Research Projects

Integrated Marine Protected Area Climate Tools (IMPACT) for Management Adaptation and Planning—Demonstration in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Shifts in Seagrass Species Composition: A Sentinel Indicator for Sea Level Rise and Climate Change
Where is the Fish Food? Chesapeake Bay Mesozooplankton Abundance and Composition
Incorporation of Environmental Sample Processor Technology into Gulf of Maine Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring and Management
Characterization of Toxin Synthesis Pathways in Toxic Dinoflagellates

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