This project will continue sampling efforts around known dumpsites as well as throughout the southern california bight in order to assess the distribution of DDT that was likely dumped over and/or…

This $200,000.00 Project Grant award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects program (CFDA 11.469) will support the Center for Coastal Studies, Inc. in continuing sampling efforts around known DDT dumpsites and throughout the Southern California Bight. The goal is to assess the distribution of DDT that was likely dumped in this region. The project will be performed in Provincetown, MA and is expected to be completed by January 31, 2026. As a non-profit marine research organization, the Center for Coastal Studies has extensive expertise in conducting specialized field research, environmental assessments, and coastal ecosystem monitoring projects for federal agencies like NOAA.

This project will continue sampling efforts around known dumpsites as well as throughout the southern california bight in order to assess the distribution of DDT that was likely dumped over and/or near known dump sites.