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NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science

NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) conducts and supports research, monitoring, assessments, and technical assistance to meet NOAA’s coastal stewardship and management responsibilities. Three of NCCOS’s centers have on–site research facilities, while two centers conduct research through analyses of field data or sponsored extramural research. Learn more ›

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April 23–27, 2008: Lionfish Research Cruise Daily Updates March 26–April 5, 2008: Vieques, Puerto Rico Research Cruise Daily Updates NOAA Helps Nat’l Coral Reef Institute Grow Coral in Lab to Restore Damaged Reefs New NOAA Maps Show Big Island Has Most Live Coral of Main Hawaiian Islands

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detail from eutrophication explainerNutrient Pollution of Coastal Waters—Too Much of a Good Thing detail from Rob’s headshotCSCOR Director Rob Magnien Discusses the Challenges of Using Biofuels to Produce Energy detail from Human Dimensions Strategic PlanHuman Dimensions Strategic Plan 2009–2014 Released

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