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New NOAA animated series takes kids on educational, climate-weather adventures

Atlantic hurricane season races to finish within range of predicted number of named storms

COP29 U.N. climate summit comes to conclusion: Our top 6 highlights

New NOAA research predicts an increase in active Atlantic hurricane seasons

More NOAA news and features

SEASONAL SCIENCE

An array of NOAA-themed holiday cards.

Holiday cards: Sea-son's greetings from NOAA Education

Spread the cheer! NOAA-themed holiday cards with an educational (and punny!) spin

WINTER WEATHER

If you're thinking about driving in winter weather, you'll want to watch our Sneaky Winter Hazards videos on YouTube at https://youtu.be/te2S9YvD7Io.

Winter driving: Watch out for these 4 'sneaky' hazards

NOAA HISTORY

National Marine Sanctuary System Map showing the locations of all 17 National Marine Sanctuaries and both marine monuments.

How NOAA's sanctuaries got their names

How our national marine sanctuaries got their names