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NOAA releases new strategies to apply emerging science and technology

November 14, 2019

A NOAA ocean glider, seen in waters off the coast of Puerto Rico in July 2018. These robotic, unmanned gliders are equipped with sensors to measure the salt content (salinity) and temperature as they move through the ocean at different depths. The gliders, which can operate in hurricane conditions, collect data during dives down to a half mile below the sea surface, and transmit the data to satellites when they surface.

Federal action plan focused on improving water prediction for Western U.S.

October 18, 2019

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Pyramid Lake is a reservoir near Castaic, California. It stores water for delivery to Los Angeles and other coastal cities of Southern California. It also provides regulated storage for Castaic Powerplant and flood protection along Piru Creek which it dams.

Winter Outlook: Warmer than average for many, wetter in the North

October 17, 2019

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climate outlooks

A small snow-covered island off the rocky shoreline of Lake Superior in Minnesota. (undated stock image).

NOAA storm surge scientist awarded Service to America medal

October 16, 2019

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Waves on top of a hurricane's storm surge can worsen the destructive power of the ocean. NOAA's Jamie Rhome was instrumental in leading the development of storm-surge forecast products implemented in recent years to inform the public and vital constituencies about the risk of storm surge.

NOAA awards $4.4 million for research on sea level rise and flooding

October 8, 2019

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Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina, during a so-called "king tide." High tide flooding—which causes such public inconveniences as frequent road closures, overwhelmed storm drains and compromised infrastructure—has increased in the U.S. on average by about 50 percent since 20 years ago and 100 percent since 30 years ago.

NOAA awards more than $9.3 million to advance coral reef conservation science and management

October 4, 2019

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Corals thrive and support a wide diversity of reef fish in the sunny, shallow water at Baker reef in the Pacific Remote Islands.

NOAA announces $15.6 million in grants for Gulf ecosystem research

October 2, 2019

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coastal restoration

habitat restoration

Researchers from Nova Southeastern University recover a MOCNESS midwater trawl system aboard the R/V Point Sur. This sampling gear is used to collect specimens and habitat information in the open ocean waters of the Gulf, from the surface to approximately one-mile depth, home to the majority of the Gulf’s fish diversity. Their work has been partially funded through NOAA grants.

Flash Flood Warnings now issued in easy-to-read format

October 2, 2019

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Highway 77 flooding in the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, 2018.

NOAA awards $10.2 million for harmful algal bloom research

October 1, 2019

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harmful algal blooms (HABs)

Ohio Sea Grant Director Dr. Jeff Reutter, documents an algal bloom in Lake Erie.

NOAA, Energy Department announce competition to power ocean-observing platforms with renewable energy

September 18, 2019

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A NOAA Chesapeake Bay Interpretive buoy uses cell phone and internet technology to share in real-time the Bay’s weather and water conditions with the public. Solar panels keep the buoy’s batteries charged which provide power for the observing sensors and transmission capabilities.

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