NOAA Undersea Research Program

The NOAA Undersea Research Program provides knowledge needed to wisely use the nation's oceanic, coastal, and large lake resources. NURP scientists explore, sample and live beneath the sea using advanced technologies and techniques.

NURP's research areas address environmental issues of regional, national, and global importance, including the areas of fisheries, healthy oceans, diversity of life, environmental change, and marine education. Through a national office and six National Undersea Research Centers, NURP provides scientists access to advanced diving technologies required to conduct in situ underwater research.

For more information about this program please contact:

Barbara Moore, Director
NOAA Undersea Research Program
1315 East West Hwy
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-734-1000
http://www.nurp.noaa.gov

NURP Centers location map and contact information

Providing access to advanced technologies

Mixed gas scuba diving
Underwater laboratories
Seafloor observatories
Underwater remotely operated vehicles
Manned research submersibles
Underwater sampling technologies

Undersea Research Areas

Fisheries
Healthy Oceans
Diversity of Life
Environmental Change
Marine Education