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Maritime stakeholders will share their ideas on how NOAA's data can improve navigation throughout the Pacific Northwest and the Port of Seattle, shown here.

NOAA seeks new members for hydrographic advisory panel

March 27, 2017

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Maritime stakeholders will share their ideas on how NOAA's data can improve navigation throughout the Pacific Northwest and the Port of Seattle, shown here.

NOAA's National Weather Service urges communities in northern North Dakota to prepare for moderate to major flooding on the Souris River this spring. Last time the river flooded was in 2011 (as pictured here, near Minot.)

Spring Outlook: Risk of major flooding in North Dakota, moderate flooding in Idaho

March 16, 2017

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climate outlooks

NOAA's National Weather Service urges communities in northern North Dakota to prepare for moderate to major flooding on the Souris River this spring. Last time the river flooded was in 2011 (as pictured here, near Minot.)

Ground-level ozone in the form of smog, shown here in Denver, Colorado, is a growing problem in the western United States and elsewhere around the world.

Rural West sees more smog; now scientists may know why

March 1, 2017

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Ground-level ozone in the form of smog, shown here in Denver, Colorado, is a growing problem in the western United States and elsewhere around the world.

Visitors practice yoga with a view of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.

Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary supports jobs, business income

February 17, 2017

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Visitors practice yoga with a view of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.

A sea toad, one of the many animals the mission may encounter, just hanging out, waiting for its next meal to swim by.

NOAA ship journeys into remote, deep Pacific ocean

February 14, 2017

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ocean exploration

A sea toad, one of the many animals the mission may encounter, just hanging out, waiting for its next meal to swim by.

The He‘eia National Estuarine Research Reserve will be the 29th in the system.

NOAA designates 29th National Estuarine Research Reserve

January 19, 2017

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National Estuarine Research Reserves

The He‘eia National Estuarine Research Reserve will be the 29th in the system.

New U.S. regional sea level scenarios developed by NOAA and partners will help coastal communities plan for and adapt to risks from rising sea levels.

New regional sea level scenarios help communities prepare for risks

January 19, 2017

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New U.S. regional sea level scenarios developed by NOAA and partners will help coastal communities plan for and adapt to risks from rising sea levels.

Many regions of the US may experience longer and milder falls and springs as climate change impacts the United States over the next decades. The US, on average, will also continue to lose mild weather days as summers become hotter and more humid, according to new NOAA and Princeton University research.

Climate change to shift global pattern of mild weather

January 18, 2017

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global average temperatures

Many regions of the US may experience longer and milder falls and springs as climate change impacts the United States over the next decades. The US, on average, will also continue to lose mild weather days as summers become hotter and more humid, according to new NOAA and Princeton University research.

Healthy coral reefs are one of Earth’s most valuable ecosystems, and support thousands of marine life species. Here, black sea bass swim through the reef in Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary.

President honors NOAA early career scientists for innovative research

January 13, 2017

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Healthy coral reefs are one of Earth’s most valuable ecosystems, and support thousands of marine life species. Here, black sea bass swim through the reef in Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary.

Clam diggers along the Washington state coast.

Warmer West Coast ocean conditions linked to increased risk of toxic shellfish

January 9, 2017

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harmful algal blooms (HABs)

Clam diggers along the Washington state coast.