The Northeastern Regional Association of Coastal Ocean Observing Systems spans coastal waters from the Canadian Maritime Provinces to the New York Bight. The Northeast region is geographically complex, with five states and two Canadian Provinces, coastal waters and watersheds of the Scotian Shelf, Gulf of Maine, Southern New England Bight, and Long Island Sound. Regional user requirements have identified inundation, harmful algal blooms, water quality, ocean acidification, and living marine resources as specific concerns in the Northeastern Region. Distinguishing characteristics of the northeast region: Executive Director: Jake Kritzer, Ph. D. For general information, contact info@neracoos.org. Regional Association Map