For many years, scientists at the NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Hollings Marine Laboratory in ...

Program provided its 1 millionth dollar in direct support for harmful algal bloom (HAB) event response activities in 2026, ...

(Left) NCCOS researcher deploys a CTD into Kachemak Bay. (Right) A CTD is lowered through the water to collect vertical ocean profile data in the clear winter waters of Kachemak Bay in February 2026.

An interdisciplinary team of scientists, including hydrologists, social scientists, ecologists and extension specialists, have developed a data dashboard to visualize coastal compound flooding, assess ...

This project began in July 2025 and is expected to end in March 2027. This project team will lead a series of strategic workshops hosted at the Universities of Alabama, Iowa, and Vermont. These ...

This project began in July 2025 and is expected to end in March 2027. Total water level (TWL) is a way to predict flooding in coastal areas. It works by combining different factors, such as tides, ...

showing location of algae bloom which may include algae besides K. brevis. Water samples from 10-25-2026 to 11-01-2026 detected red tide (caused by Karenia brevis) along the coast at levels unlikely ...

Hydrodynamic factors profoundly impact the environment of coastal areas. Wind waves, particularly waves associated with storms, are unpredictable and can pose dangerous situations under which to ...

As of June 1, we switched to an enhanced true color product to better highlight water features. Click the next and previous arrows to view the most recent 13 usable ...

Coastal storms, flooding, and rising seas combined with loss of habitat and biodiversity threaten coastal communities, livelihoods, and ecosystems. Nature-based solutions involve the intentional use ...

Ecological forecasting and modeling are used to predict changes in the environment and the resulting impacts to ecosystems, people, economies, and communities. Forecasting and modeling capabilities ...