Explore: Ocean and Coastal Hazards

View articles on natural hazards such as erosion, harmful algal blooms, flooding, tsunamis, and sea level rise.

Explore our roles and responsibilities related to hurricane preparedness, response, and recovery.

Heading to the coast for the weekend? Plan your summer beach visit with our top ten safety tips in mind.

These blooms occur when colonies of algae grow out of control while producing toxic or harmful effects.

Low or depleted oxygen in a water body often leads to 'dead zones'—regions where life cannot be sustained.

NOAA's Gulf of Mexico Disaster Response Center plans for and responds to hazards of all types.

There is no part of the world left untouched by debris and its impacts.

Each year, there are thousands of oil and chemical spills in coastal waters around the nation.

View more than 150 years of hurricane tracking data in your region

It’s a problem, but it’s one we can do something about.

How to use NOAA's online viewer to explore aerial images following major natural disasters.

Take care to avoid the following sea creatures, which sometimes show up on or near the shore.