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We’re using silicone bands to detect contaminants in local waterways

Yellow circular bands under water next to metal columnsOur scientists are working with @Charleston.Waterkeepers using silicone bands to detect organic contaminants in local waterways. The data from this study will be used to make seasonal assessments of organic contaminant loads from coastal waterways. Explore this project:

https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/project/using-silicone-bands-to-detect-organic-contaminants-in-coastal-waters-around-charleston-south-carolina/