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Algal culturing used in ecotoxicological tests. 
Credit: DPE
Our science and research

Explore our research on coasts and waterways, plants, animals, soils, air, climate, heritage and tourism.

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Citizen Science volunteers at a threatened shorebirds project in Mimosa Rocks National Park. 
Credit: L Brown
Your research

Get involved in our research through citizen science and heritage projects, contribute data as an expert or apply for a scientific licence. 

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Documents, books and reports. 
Credit: Stuart Cohen/DCCEEW
Publications

Search and download our latest publications, guides and reports.

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OEH has an extensive collection of maps and data available to the public, researchers and other government agencies. 
Credit: DPE
SEED data portal

The portal has been developed with and for the community of New South Wales as a central place to access NSW environmental data.