https://cdn.earthdata.nasa.gov/conduit/upload/5182/KeywordsCommunityGuide_Baseline_v1_SIGNED_FINAL.pdf 23.9 2026-05-13T10:52:13.516Z https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/KeywordViewer/scheme/projects/05f19de3-48f6-4461-ad70-ee55333a1ee4 COP COP provides scientific information to assist decision makers inmeeting the challenges of managing our Nation's coastal resources. COPtargets critical issues which exist in the Nation's estuaries, coastalwaters, and Great Lakes. COP translates its findings into accessibleinformation and the transfer of technology to coastal managers,planners, lawmakers, and the public. Its aim is to create near-termand continuous improvements in environmental decisions affecting thecoastal ocean and its resources.The Coastal Ocean Program provides a focal point through which theagency, together with other organizations with responsibilities forthe coastal environment and its resources, can make significantstrides toward finding the solutions that will protect coastalresources and ensure their availability and well-being for futuregenerations.For more information, link to 'http://www.cop.noaa.gov/'