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NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) conducts and supports research, monitoring, assessments, and technical assistance to meet NOAA’s coastal stewardship and management responsibilities. Three of NCCOS’s centers have on–site research facilities, while two centers conduct research through analyses of field data or sponsored extramural research. Learn more ›
- NCCOS Strategic Plan FY 2005 – FY 2009
- New! NCCOS FY2007 Accomplishments Report
- Human Dimensions Strategic Plan 2009–2014
- National Coral Reef Assessment 2005
Newsflash
Latest Publications & Feature Stories
An Assessment of Two Decades of Contaminant Monitoring in the Nation’s Coastal Zone
Nutrient Pollution of Coastal Waters—Too Much of a Good Thing
CSCOR Director Rob Magnien Discusses the Challenges of Using Biofuels to Produce EnergyArchives of the Latest Publications ›
Climate Change
Extreme Events
Invasive Species
Land and Resource Use
Pollution
Coastal Oceans
Coral Reefs
Estuaries, including NERRS
National Marine Sanctuaries