Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

All news releases

JPSS-1 is the first in a new series of four highly advanced NOAA polar-orbiting environmental satellites.

NOAA selects new leader for its Satellite and Information Service

September 29, 2014

Focus areas:

Topics:

NOAA leadership

JPSS-1 is the first in a new series of four highly advanced NOAA polar-orbiting environmental satellites.

Welcome to noaa.gov

New report finds human-caused climate change increased severity of 2013 heat waves in Asia, Europe and Australia

September 29, 2014

Focus areas:

Topics:

climate impacts

Welcome to noaa.gov

Welcome to noaa.gov

NOAA team reveals forgotten ghost ships off Golden Gate

September 16, 2014

Focus areas:

Topics:

Welcome to noaa.gov

An invasive species, such as the lionfish, is an organism that causes ecological or economic harm in a new environment where it is not native.

NOAA, UNC-Wilmington study finds warming Atlantic ocean temperatures could increase expansion of invasive native species

September 15, 2014

Focus areas:

Topics:

invasive species

An invasive species, such as the lionfish, is an organism that causes ecological or economic harm in a new environment where it is not native.

Stranded Atlantic white sided dolphins being assessed by responders from IFAW and NEAQ

NOAA awards $2.7 million to rescue stranded marine mammals and investigate health problems

September 15, 2014

Focus areas:

Topics:

Stranded Atlantic white sided dolphins being assessed by responders from IFAW and NEAQ

Whale tail.

Updated "Whale Alert" iPad, iPhone app invites public to contribute to protection of West Coast whales

September 11, 2014

Focus areas:

Topics:

Whale tail.

Within Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary lie the remains of nearly 100 shipwrecks that represent a microcosm of maritime commerce and travel on the Great Lakes. The D.M. Wilson, a wooden bulk freighter, sank in 1894 after springing a leak. Most of the Wilson's hull remains intact today in the sanctuary, including a large windlass that rests on the bow.

NOAA expands Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Lake Huron

September 5, 2014

Focus areas:

Topics:

Within Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary lie the remains of nearly 100 shipwrecks that represent a microcosm of maritime commerce and travel on the Great Lakes. The D.M. Wilson, a wooden bulk freighter, sank in 1894 after springing a leak. Most of the Wilson's hull remains intact today in the sanctuary, including a large windlass that rests on the bow.

Marine debris is dangerous to wildlife even in the most remote places. This Hawaiian monk seal rests upon a derelict fishing net in Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.

NOAA’s Marine Debris Program reports on the national issue of derelict fishing traps

August 27, 2014

Focus areas:

Topics:

Marine debris is dangerous to wildlife even in the most remote places. This Hawaiian monk seal rests upon a derelict fishing net in Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.

Acropora globiceps coral listed for protection under the Endangered Species Act. This species occurs in the Indo-Pacific; within US waters it occurs in Guam, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Pacific Remoste Island Areas and American Samoa.

NOAA lists 20 coral species as threatened under the Endangered Species Act

August 26, 2014

Focus areas:

Topics:

Acropora globiceps coral listed for protection under the Endangered Species Act. This species occurs in the Indo-Pacific; within US waters it occurs in Guam, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Pacific Remoste Island Areas and American Samoa.

Grand Bay NERRS shows some of the critical fisheries habitat that is part of the focus of this round of NOAA RESTORE Science grant funding.

NOAA analysis reveals significant land cover changes in U.S. coastal regions

August 18, 2014

Focus areas:

Topics:

Grand Bay NERRS shows some of the critical fisheries habitat that is part of the focus of this round of NOAA RESTORE Science grant funding.