Our Products and Tools
Toxic contaminants such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), oils, and heavy metals make
their way into offshore sediments. Federal and state agencies cleaning the sites use NCCOS
information to help certify their success.
NCCOS provides research, scientific information and tools to help balance the Nation's
ecological, social and economic goals. The research and tools we provide are central
to addressing coastal
issues raised in legislation and
NOAA's priorities. We also provide the research necessary for communities
to
develop effective and sustainable management of their resources.
Most of our products (publications, datasets, maps, imagery, and so forth) are linked through the individual project pages, available through our Projects Explorer. Our publications may also be found in our Publications Explorer.
Some of our existing tools include, but are not limited to the following: