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Assessing the Social and Cultural Importance of Su...
We are developing and validating a survey to measure the social and cultural importance of subsistence salmon harvest and use in Alaska. In the event of an oil spill or ...
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Student Scholars Conduct Research with NCCOS Mento...
The National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) promotes the educational and professional advancement of students and early-career scientists/scholars (e.g., postdoctoral) in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through mentoring ...
West Coast Harmful Algal Bloom Draws Attention of ...
An ongoing toxic algal bloom off the U.S. West Coast was first detected in California in May 2015 and soon stretched to Alaska. Formed by the harmful algae Psuedo-nitzschia, this ...
Sailing and Sampling the FKNMS Aboard the Nancy Fo...
Erika Koontz sieves through a sediment sample for benthic infauna. Credit: NOAA. Hello from NOAA Ship Nancy Foster! My name is Erika Koontz and I am an undergraduate student at ...
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Arctic & Antarctic Activity Book
An activity book designed to introduce elementary school children to the animal, aquatic and ecology of the Arctic and Antarctic ...
Chesapeake Bay Activity Book
An activity book designed to introduce elementary school children to the animal and plant life and ecology of Chesapeake Bay ...
Coastal Louisiana Activity Book
An activity book designed to introduce elementary school children to the animals, plant life, and ecology of the Louisiana coast ...
Coastal North Carolina Activity Book
An activity book designed to introduce elementary school children to the animal and plant life and ecology of coastal North Carolina ...
Coral Reef Activity Book
An activity book designed to introduce elementary school children to coral reefs ...
Environmental and aesthetic impacts of small docks and piers
Provides a critical synthesis of potential consequences of the construction, presence, and use of small docks and piers on the coastal environment. Shading, contamination, and boating associated with docks are discussed, as well as navigation, aesthetic, and quality of life ...
Mobile Bay Activity Book
An activity book designed to introduce elementary school children to the animal life, plant life, and ecology of Mobile Bay ...
Salish Sea Activity Book
An activity book designed to introduce elementary school children to the animal, plant life and ecology of the Salish Sea ...
Visual Impact Assessment of Small Docks and Piers: Theory and Practice
From a managerÂ’s perspective, oftentimes the publicly held concerns related to small docks and piers are not really related to the environment. They may be more related to visual impacts and aesthetic concerns, a sense of over-development of the shore, ...
Why is Hawaii's ocean important? A Keiki Activity Book
An activity book designed to introduce elementary school children to the coral reef ecology and coastal ecology conservation of Hawaii ...
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