Connecting the oceans and human health through research and education

As NOAA Centers of Excellence in Oceans and Human Health Initiative, Hollings Marine Laboratory (HML) in Charleston, SC, the Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) in Seattle, Washington, and the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) in Ann Arbor, MI. are linking ocean scientists and biomedical researchers to support interdisciplinary research in areas where improved understanding of marine processes and systems can reduce public health risks and enhance the nation's biomedical capabilities. The results of the research program will be conveyed to environmental and public health managers, teachers, university students and citizens of all ages through comprehensive education and outreach programs