Mid-Atlantic Coastal Science Team
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Coastal Team members taking samples
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What We Do
- conducts ocean and coastal monitoring programs and aerial surveillance for identification and collection of data for status and trends and for decision making and program management
- performs data assessments to provide appropriate technical input for ocean disposal/ocean discharge program decisions, for National Marine Debris program assessments, coastal and ocean programs, the Marine Protection and Sanctuaries Act and port dredging activities
- performs dive operations in support of coastal and oceans monitoring programs and in support of other Regional programs requiring underwater evaluation and assessment operations
- more on how we protect the mid-Atlantic coastal environment
Contact
Renee Searfoss (searfoss.renee@epa.gov)
Team Leader
Coastal Science Team
Office of Monitoring and Assessment (3EA50)
Environmental Assessment and Innovation Division
US EPA Region 3
1650 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029
215-814-2137