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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.

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.

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.

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.

The schooner Home is one of the oldest shipwrecks discovered in Wisconsin.

NOAA releases draft plans for proposed marine sanctuaries in Wisconsin and Maryland

January 6, 2017

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The schooner Home is one of the oldest shipwrecks discovered in Wisconsin.

Projects recommended for funding will restore coastal and marine habitats in 10 states and territories. Projects will include removing dams like this one in Maryland to benefit fish populations.

NOAA awards $8 million for coastal resiliency investments across the nation

December 20, 2016

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habitat restoration

Projects recommended for funding will restore coastal and marine habitats in 10 states and territories. Projects will include removing dams like this one in Maryland to benefit fish populations.

The 2015 Alaska fire season burned the second largest number of acres since records began in 1940. Human-induced climate change may have increased the risk of a fire season of this severity by 34-60%.

Scientists: Strong evidence that human-caused climate change intensified 2015 heat waves

December 15, 2016

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The 2015 Alaska fire season burned the second largest number of acres since records began in 1940. Human-induced climate change may have increased the risk of a fire season of this severity by 34-60%.

Researchers unveil secrets of undersea volcano

December 15, 2016

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Permafrost is thawing across the Arctic, causing northern lands to sink or change shape. In Gates of the Arctic National Park, a bank of this lake thawed, allowing the Okokmilaga River to cut through and drain it to sea. Scientists are particularly concerned about what will happen as the frozen ground releases carbon dioxide and methane that were formerly stored under the surface.

Unprecedented Arctic warmth in 2016 triggers massive decline in sea ice, snow

December 13, 2016

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Permafrost is thawing across the Arctic, causing northern lands to sink or change shape. In Gates of the Arctic National Park, a bank of this lake thawed, allowing the Okokmilaga River to cut through and drain it to sea. Scientists are particularly concerned about what will happen as the frozen ground releases carbon dioxide and methane that were formerly stored under the surface.