To fulfill its mission of protecting and restoring NOAA trust resources, the Office of Response and Restoration:

Provides scientific and technical support to prepare for and respond to oil and chemical releases.
Determines damage to natural resources from these releases.
Protects and restores marine and coastal ecosystems, including coral reefs.
Works with communities to address critical local and regional coastal challenges.

For Media

If you`re a journalist with a question about the Office of Response and Restoration and its activities, please contact NOAANational Ocean Service Public Affairs, at 301.713.3066 or oceanservicepress@noaa.gov. You can view a variety of photos, videos, and podcasts on our Multimedia page.