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Need an expert, an image, an important statistic or a compelling earth science story? NOAA Communications (@NOAAComms) is here to help. Our staff of public affairs and digital media specialists work with news producers, digital and print reporters, photojournalists, videographers, bloggers and others on behalf of NOAA's diverse scientific mission areas.
We also engage the public, stakeholders and partners in the U.S. and abroad through social media and NOAA.gov.
Media contacts
NOAA Headquarters
NOAA Office of Communications
Washington, D.C.
For interviews with NOAA leadership and information on policy issues, budget, and legislation.
* For weather-related questions, requests, please see NOAA's National Weather Service contact list in the section below.
Lori Arguelles, Director
Scott Smullen, Deputy Director
Kate Silverstein, Public Affairs Specialist
(202) 482-6090
NOAA Weather
National Weather Service
National Press Office for Weather
Susan Buchanan, 301-427-9000
Maureen O'Leary, 301-427-9000
John Moore, 301-427-9000
Team inbox: NWS.PA@noaa.gov
National Hurricane Center
Tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and the eastern Pacific
305-229-4404
NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Prediction
Includes NOAA Climate Prediction Center
Seasonal outlooks, drought, climate prediction, El Nino and La Nina
301-683-1327
Storm Prediction Center
Norman, Oklahoma.
Severe storms, tornadoes, storm chasing
405-325-6933
Space Weather Prediction Center
Boulder, Colorado.
Solar and geomagnetic storms, solar cycles, auroras
301-427-9000
NOAA Satellites
National Environmental Satellite and Information Service
Satellite images, satellite operations, environmental data, historical weather and climate data
John Leslie - 301-713-0214
John Bateman - 301-713-9604
NOAA Fisheries
National Marine Fisheries Service
Sustainable fisheries (commercial and recreational fishing), protected resources (whales, dolphins, seals and sea turtles), endangered species, habitat, aquaculture, international fishing and marine mammal issues, seafood inspection, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Magnuson-Stevens Act, Endangered Species Act, law enforcement, and ocean fishing regulations
Julie Fair, 907-586-7032
Maggie Mooney-Seus, 206-526-4348
Allison Ferreria, 978-281-9103
Teri Frady, 508-495-2239
Michael Milstein, offsite link503-231-6268 (Portland, Oregon)
Stefanie Gutierrez, 808-725-5020
Ingrid Biedron, 808-725-5735
NOAA Ocean & Coasts
National Ocean Service
Coral reefs, coastal resource management, estuarine research reserves, harmful algal blooms, hazardous spill response and restoration, marine protected areas, marine sanctuaries, nautical charts, ocean observing systems, and tides and water levels
Jennie Lyons, 202-603-9372
NOAA Research
Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research
NOAA's research activities related to climate, weather, polar, ocean, and coastal research, tsunamis, ocean acidification, global monitoring and observation.
Monica Allen, 301-734-1123
Alison Gillespie (on detail), 202-713-6644
Office of Ocean Exploration
NOAA's center for new activities to explore and better understand the oceans.
Monica Allen, 301-734-1123
Earth System Research Laboratory
Atmospheric science, climate change, ozone depletion, weather, air quality.
Theo Stein, 303-497-6288
(Boulder, Colorado)
National Severe Storms Laboratory
Weather radar, tornadoes, flash floods, lightning, damaging winds, hail and winter weather.
Keli Pirtle
405-325-6933
NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations
Office of Marine and Aviation Operations
NOAA ship and aircraft operations.
Jonathan Shannon (Aircraft), 863-267-1867
Keeley Belva (Ships), 240-463-3114
David Hall, (NOAA Corps), 301-713-7671