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coastal models will link high resolution physical models with 

 chemical and biological productivity models. 



We plan to provide more cost-effective monitoring techniques by 

 developing new ground-based remote sensing capabilities, air 

 borne sensors, and in situ sensors to increase temporal and 

 spatial resolution of coastal observations. NOAA CoastWatch 

 presently provides high resolution near-real time sea surface 

 temperature and reflectance products supporting coastal 

 ecological monitoring. These monitoring systems will provide 

 data to support advanced coastal models, and will allow us to 

 increase our reliance on in situ and remote sensing observing 

 systems. For example, beginning next year a series of ocean 

 color sensing satellites will provide data useful for evaluating 

 coastal ocean productivity and water quality. 



NOAA participated in the development of an Aquatic Nuisance 

 Species Program which is designed to prevent the potential 

 introduction and dispersal of aquatic nuisance species in U.S. 

 waters through prevention, control, research and education 

 efforts. The Program will address our responsibilities under the 

 Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 

 1990. 



The final element of the Coastal Ecosystem Health Program 

 proposes an education and outreach program to: (1) improve 



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