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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 ›


  • NCCOS Strategic Plan FY 2005 – FY 2009
  • NCCOS FY2006 Accomplishments Report
  • Human Dimensions Strategic Plan 2009–2014
  • National Coral Reef Assessment 2005
Newsflash
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

Latest Publications & Feature Stories

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

Archives of the Latest Publications ›

Learn About Stressors:

  • climate changeClimate Change
  • extreme eventsExtreme Events
  • invasive speciesInvasive Species
  • land useLand and Resource Use
  • pollutionPollution

Learn About Ecosystems:

  • coastal oceansCoastal Oceans
  • coral reefsCoral Reefs
  • estuariesEstuaries, including NERRS
  • sanctuariesNational Marine Sanctuaries

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