Christmas tree worms?

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Weathering the winter season

Your guide to advisories, watches and warnings

The Endangered Species Act turns 40

Less than 1 percent of species listed have gone extinct

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The gift you don't want to give ... or get

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Weather forecast vs. climate outlook: What's the difference?

Our Climate.gov team answers this common question

U.S. Winter Outlook for upcoming season released

See what's favored for your neck of the woods

• Another Round of Winter Weather to Impact the Eastern U.S.
• Global October and year-to-date temperatures are seventh highest on record
  
• Contiguous U.S. had cooler than average October with near-average precipitation; Alaska had its warmest October on record
  
• 2012 U.S. seafood landings remain near high 2011 levels; Dutch Harbor and New Bedford remain top fishing ports
  

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• NOAA asks for public comment on proposed Deepwater Horizon oil spill early restoration plan and projects
• New edition of New York harbor nautical chart provides post-Sandy updates
• Slow Atlantic hurricane season coming to a close
• NOAA’s stunning Science On a Sphere® now in 100 locations worldwide
• New solar instrument reaches orbit

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