Center for Coastal & Ocean Mapping / NOAA Joint Hydrographic Center
Could microplastics impact the ocean's carbon storage?
Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø researchers have received an NSF grant to study the impacts of microplastics on the ocean's microbial food web. Read More-
04/07/25
Mapping the Deep
In December 2023, thanks to Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø, the United States grew by one million square kilometers.ÌýThe U.S. gained that seabed territory beyond 200 nautical... -
04/02/25
CCOM’s Brian Calder Elected to Hydrographer Hall of Fame
CCOM's Brian Calder has been elected to the Hydrographer Hall of Fame for his remarkable contributions to seafloor mapping technologies.Ìý -
03/20/25
Olson Center Welcomes Klein Sonar Innovation Lab
Klein Marine Systems, a global leader in sonar technology based in Salem, Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø, recently dedicated the Klein Sonar Innovation Lab at Ò×ʤ²©¹Ù꿉۪s... -
11/27/24
Biden Appoints Larry Mayer to Chair U.S. Arctic Research Commission
Larry Mayer, director of Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø's Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping, has been appointed chairperson of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission.
Recent Stories
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09/14/18 - Exploring the Great UnknownThe world’s seafloor is largely undiscovered, which is why Larry Mayer continues to explore it. Read More
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08/08/18 - To See the Bottom of the SeaÒ×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø engineers and students recently returned from a voyage to deploy the first autonomous surface vessel from a NOAA ship. Read More
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07/31/18 -The funding will continue the operation of National Center of Excellence in hydrographic, ocean and coastal mapping sciences.
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07/26/18 - Mapping Earth’s OceansÒ×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø scientists and graduate students from around the world have set out to chart the planet’s oceans — 85% of which are not yet mapped. Knowing more about our oceans’ floors will... Read More
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07/13/18 - Exploring the SeasÒ×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø will co-operate a forthcoming research vessel that will provide cutting-edge technology for scientists to studyÌýthe Atlantic Ocean and adjoining seas. Read More
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05/22/18 - Nowhere To HideNew research from Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø finds that changesÌýin seaweed "forests" may be harmful for anÌýecologically important fish. Read More
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05/08/18 - National Academy HonorLarry Mayer, director of Ò×ʤ²©¹Ù꿉۪s Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping and Joint Hydrographic Center, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, one of the highest... Read More
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04/24/18 -John Hughes ClarkeÌýcollaborates withÌýINFOMAR to analyzeÌýsonarÌýradiation patterns during the seabed mapping.
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04/24/18 - Ready for the FutureYoung engineers drove their underwater vehicles at the Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø pool during this year's Seacoast SeaPerch regional competition. Read More
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04/17/18 - Collaborative EndeavorÒ×ʤ²©¹ÙÍøÌýscientists and graduate students now haveÌýaccess to a state-of-the-art research vessel, the R/V Endeavor. Read More