C&C Technologies Assists NOAA in Katrina Debris Mapping

The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently has awarded C&C Technologies a contract to locate underwater hurricane debris along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. C&C is employing shallow water sonar equipment to provide precise locations of marine hazards and to aid in their subsequent recovery. Data collected by several small survey vessels is provided to NOAA on a weekly basis for inclusion in a comprehensive database. David A. Sampson, Deputy Directory of the Department of Commerce, recently visited a project site in Biloxi, Mississippi. The Federal Government is committed to solve the marine debris problem, which has had a toll on the local fishing, commercial, and recreational use of the shallow coastal areas along Mississippi. An additional news story covering the marine hurricane debris location and recovery can be found on The Weather Channel.