The U.S. Government is closed. This site will not be updated; however NOAA websites and social media channels necessary to protect lives and property will be maintained. To learn more, visit www.commerce.gov. For the latest forecast and critical weather information, visit www.weather.gov. 

The U.S. government is closed. This site will not be updated; however, NOAA websites and social media channels necessary to protect lives and property will be maintained. To learn more, visit commerce.gov. 

For the latest forecasts and critical weather information, visit weather.gov.

Stay tuned for upcoming FY26 Notice of Funding Opportunities for our Competitive Research Program

Fisherman measures carapace of Dungeness crab

The NCCOS Competitive Research Program funds research through a competitive, peer-reviewed process to address our nation’s most pressing ocean and coastal issues. Stay tuned for upcoming FY26 Notice of Funding Opportunities. Learn more: https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/crp/