NCCOS scientists identify and measure chemical contaminants that pollute our U.S. coastlines and Great Lakes, and conduct research to lessen their potential effects to ecosystems, humans, and animals. This data allows officials to make better decisions affecting health, seafood safety, and crisis management. https://lnkd.in/et_5nbtK
NOAA Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
政府管理
Silver Spring,Maryland 33,298 位关注者
Science serving coastal communities
关于我们
The National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science was formed in 1999 as the focal point for NOAA’s coastal ocean science efforts. We help NOAA meet its coastal stewardship and management responsibilities, and we provide coastal managers with the scientific information necessary to decide how best to protect environmental resources and public health, preserve valued habitats, and improve the way communities interact with coastal ecosystems. Our work includes: -Coastal Change: Vulnerability, Mitigation, and Restoration -Marine Spatial Ecology -Social Science -Stressor Impacts and Mitigation
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https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/
NOAA Centers for Coastal Ocean Science的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 政府管理
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- 51-200 人
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- Silver Spring,Maryland
- 创立
- 1999
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Underwater built structures – like oil and gas platforms – are installed in the ocean to meet human needs. Typically, these structures are not designed to benefit natural habitats. However, there is growing recognition that these structures can be strategically designed to fulfill their original function, while also minimizing negative environmental impacts and supporting ecosystem restoration. NOAA and partners have published two new studies that address the opportunity to harness the ability of new and existing built marine structures to better support ecosystem functioning. https://lnkd.in/esyENmR8 Partners in this effort: Duke Marine Geospatial Ecology Lab, NOAA Fisheries, The Nature Conservancy, East Carolina University, Florida State University
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To help inform the U.S. Navy’s monitoring and management of the Tinian Military Lease Area in CNMI, NCCOS scientists are working to develop nearshore habitat maps that depict the distribution of key benthic habitats. This data will help preserve sensitive habitat areas while supporting the Department of Defense operational requirements. https://lnkd.in/eHamE5bi
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To help protect U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina from more frequent flooding, NCCOS scientists implemented nature-based ecosystem and shoreline management practices. This effort will help ensure long-term resilience of this military installation, protecting the shoreline from erosion while safeguarding the base’s infrastructure.? https://lnkd.in/ecjcbeBw?
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A new study has found that the invasive reed grass, Phragmites australis, may be more effective at dampening wave energy during extreme hurricane events and increased wave heights than local species. However, models showed that the differences between how marsh grasses perform may disappear with projected sea level rise by the year 2100. Instead, actions that increase marsh slope and height above sea level may be needed to enable marshes to continue protecting coastlines from strong waves during extreme weather events in the future. https://lnkd.in/ex7_MTYh
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A single harmful algal bloom event can cost millions of dollars annually through lost tourism, damaged fisheries, and water treatment costs, and losses to other businesses. NOAA is investing in a comprehensive range of research efforts? to advance our nation's ability to observe, monitor, forecast and manage blooms and hypoxia to safeguard communities and economies from harmful algal blooms and hypoxia. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eKks778B #HarmfulAlgalBlooms #Hypoxia
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Did you know that harmful algal blooms can occur in every U.S. coastal and Great Lakes state and can affect the health of people, animals, and even contaminate drinking water? We produce forecasts in the Gulf of America, the Gulf of Maine, and Lake Erie so beach-goers can adjust their plans; health officials and water treatment facility operators can focus their testing procedures; and seafood and tourism industries can minimize impacts to their businesses; and the public can remain healthy and well. https://lnkd.in/dS57SJXk #HarmfulAlgalBlooms
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Understanding the fish and habitats of the York River is key to making decisions that lead to sustainable management of commercially and recreationally important species. ?? We developed an interactive map to help managers make informed decisions about permitting and building activities in the area – check it out: https://lnkd.in/eXG9NUVn
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Aquaculture helps protect food security and promotes economic growth. The NCCOS aquaculture team provides critical mapping and science that informs the site selection process. https://lnkd.in/ebsk-E5q #Aquaculture #CoastalEconomy #EconomicGrowth
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NOAA and USGS scientists have documented mesophotic coral spawning in captivity for the first time, a breakthrough for coral conservation. This success – which occurred simultaneously at two federal laboratories – supports efforts to understand and restore these deep-water ecosystems. https://lnkd.in/eAUV9HgP? #CoralRestoration #Spawning Partners in this effort: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), NOAA Fisheries, NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
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