National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science

Science Serving Coastal Communities

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NCCOS Research Highlighted at Interagency Oil Pollution Meeting
Panel Releases First Recommendations on Oyster Aquaculture Practices that Reduce Nutrients in Chesapeake Bay
NCCOS Releases Coastal Aquaculture Planning Portal
Harmful Algal Cyst Sampling Lays Groundwork for 2017 Gulf of Maine Forecast
Choptank Ecological Assessment: Digital Atlas Now Available
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

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

The NCCOS Project Explorer provides a snapshot of our official, discrete lines of research. It is a view of our database of intramural research conducted across our Centers, as well as funded extramural projects. Learn about our projects.

Featured Research Projects

Shellfish Aquaculture and Payment for Ecosystem Services in Chesapeake Bay
How do Ocean Currents Connect Coral Reefs among Islands in the Mariana Archipelago, and How will Climate Change Affect Them?
Mathematical Model to Identify Factors that Contribute to Harmful Algal Blooms
Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) in Coastal Waters
Eutrophication and Oyster Aquaculture in the Potomac River Estuary

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Featured Research Projects