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NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration develops scientific solutions to keep the coasts clean from threats of oil, chemicals, and marine debris.

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    8 hours ago

    NOAA is collecting damage assessment imagery in the aftermath of Hurricane . Aerial images are updated every 12 hours, which includes flight and processing time. For collected images and tips on how to use the imagery viewer, click here:

    This image shows aerial views of flooded areas after Hurricane Florence near Pasley, North Carolina.
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  2. Retweeted
    Sep 18

    We are proud to announce our research federal funding opportunity is now open! Learn more:

    Microplastic fragments on a beach (Photo: NOAA).
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  3. Retweeted
    Sep 14

    : Now a tropical storm, but torrential rains continue (already 20 inches in some spots). is keeping watch as slowly crawls inland from the Carolina coast. More:

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  4. Sep 14

    OR&R is providing scientific support to the as Hurricane continues to impact the :

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  5. Retweeted
    Sep 14

    Anyone can & be an ocean hero tomorrow at the International Coastal Cleanup! Andrew, son of Jason Rolfe Mid-Atlantic Coordinator cleans up with family because "It's really dirty here and can hurt the animals. Someone should clean it up."

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  6. Retweeted
    Sep 13

    When you , sometimes you find something unexpected! Nir Barnea, PNW Coordinator found this plywood heart 13 years ago at his first International Coastal Cleanup, and reused it as decoration for his office. What will you find at the ICC?

    Nir bends down with a plastic bag and wooden heart that reads "love" (Photo: NOAA).
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  7. Sep 13

    OR&R is thrilled to see honored with a USPS stamp! First responders are invaluable partners in response.

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  8. Retweeted
    Sep 12

    NOAA is monitoring water levels and winds for Hurricane in the Atlantic. View real-time water level and meteorological conditions:

    Real time water level graphic of Hurricane Florence forecast in Southeast Atlantic, US.
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  9. Retweeted
    Sep 12

    In the Channel Islands, tackling means more than a drive to the beach! and the Santa Rosa Island Research Station have removed >3,000 lbs of debris from rugged and remote island shorelines. Learn more about their journey:

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  10. Retweeted
    Sep 12

    “I to do my part and nerd out about marine debris data collection!” - Sherry Lippiatt, California Regional Coordinator. Learn how you can nerd out with Sherry at the International Coastal Cleanup:

    Sherry holds up a plastic bag with the San Francisco Bay and Bay Bridge in the background (Photo: NOAA).
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  11. Sep 12

    This summer, OR&R's office was fortunate to have the amazing intern and local high school senior Kavya Varkey working on a story map for the River site. Find out more in our latest blog:

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  12. Sep 11

    If filter water, can they become contaminated by and be unsafe to eat?

    What do scientists know about oysters and oil? Find out in new publication.
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  13. Retweeted
    Sep 11

    After a decade of deliberations, discussions, public comments and meetings, Bloede Dam has finally been breached. Work will continue at the site through 2018 with completion scheduled for spring 2019.

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  14. Retweeted
    Sep 11

    “I to share my passion for a clean environment with others and to demonstrate that every little bit counts.” - Sarah Lowe, Great Lakes Coordinator. No matter where you live, you can be an ocean (or fresh water) hero! Learn how:

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  15. Retweeted
    Sep 11

    So one of the best ways to stop microplastics from affecting our ocean is to keep plastics out of the water in the first place. What choices will you make today to help keep debris out of the ocean? We want to hear from you!

    close-up of hands depositing many plastic lighters into a bin
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  16. Sep 11

    is making a return appearance at the festival on Sept. 22, and we'll be bringing some live critters with us. More details in our latest blog:

    A group of kids at a table with molecular models.
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  17. Sep 11

    OR&R is showing off the GNOME suite for oil and chemical spill modeling as well as other tools at the General Modeling Meeting and Fair this week. Find out more here:

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  18. Retweeted
    Sep 10

    There is no part of the world left untouched by and its impacts. Learn more about how you can help:

    Marine debris on a Hawaii beach
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  19. Retweeted
    Sep 10

    The International Coastal Cleanup is coming this Saturday! Mark Manuel, our Pacific Islands Regional Coordinator, participates because “marine debris is a man made problem; if we don't clean it up, who will?”

    Volunteers run sand and debris through a sieve (Photo: NOAA).
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  20. Retweeted
    Sep 10

    Marine debris: A problem you can get your arms around -- Give back, as much as you can gather, at Sept. 15 International Coastal Cleanup near you

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