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NCCOS science provides coastal managers the information and tools they need to balance society’s environmental, social, and economic goals. We are the primary coastal science arm within NOAA's National Ocean Service. Learn more about us.

Our Research Focus

  1. Climate Impacts
    Climate Impacts

    NCCOS research aims to understand how, and anticipate when and where, climate-induced changes may disrupt coastal communities, property, and economies.

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  2. Restoration Research
    Coastal Ecosystem Management

    We work with coastal managers to provide them the information they need to make decisions that protect resources and support coastal economies and cultures.

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  1. Coastal Pollution
    Coastal Pollution

    Chemicals, nutrients and low oxygen (hypoxia), invasive species, disease-causing bacteria and viruses threaten our seafood supply, our health and livelihoods.

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  2. Monitoring and Event Response
    Harmful Algal Blooms

    Harmful Algal Blooms occurring in U.S. waters are estimated to have an average annual cost of $82 million due to impacts on public health, tourism, and the seafood industry.

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