Preparing the U.S. Coast Guard for Biological Threats at Sea and Shore

As biological threats continue to loom large on the list of national security concerns, a landmark initiative known as the Analysis for Coastal Operational Resiliency (AnCOR) is coming to a close after seven years of intensive scientific collaboration. Led by the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), AnCOR has developed practical tools, tested decontamination methods, and run full-scale exercises to ensure maritime responders can act quickly and effectively in the event of a bioagent incident.​