A NCCOS Ecology and Oceanography of Harmful Algal Blooms (ECOHAB)-funded study at the University of Washington and the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service laboratory in Seattle has developed a unique ...

NOAA scientists and their colleagues have discovered a biological marker in the blood of laboratory zebrafish and marine mammals that shows when they have been repeatedly exposed to low levels ...

During the week of April 26, researchers funded by the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science deployed a sensor that detects cells of the species of algae responsible for toxic ...

An invasive species is threatening to harm the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico shrimp industry. Biologists say there are more Asian tiger shrimp in the east than ever. Last ...

A series of workshops were held April 25-27, 2012 in Sitka, Alaska to inform shellfish growers, high school teachers and representatives of the Sitka Tribe for the purpose of expanding ...

NCCOS and OCRM's Coral Reef Conservation Program successfully concluded a series of unique community outreach activities in Puerto Rico called 'ReefSmart' - A Coral Reef Ecosystem Education Initiative. The 2012 ...

Skin lesions on coastal dolphins are associated with water that's colder and has lower salinity, say researchers at the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science. They analyzed photographs collected during ...

Ohio's battle against harmful algal blooms is evolving - and a big part of the battle is keeping the public informed. Officials with the state Environmental Protection Agency and departments ...

NCCOS scientists met with Victor Serveiss, Environmental Advisor to the International Joint Commission (IJC), toput the finishing touches on a Mussel Watch contribution to the next iteration of the Great ...

Seagrass: it might not sound very exciting, but according to experts these extensive marine flowering plants form the basis of one of the most productive ecosystems on Earth. In recent ...