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NOAA College Park, MD.

Dr. Michael R. Farrar is new director of National Centers for Environmental Prediction

December 16, 2020

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NOAA College Park, MD.

An example of open-water aquaculture (or fish farming) of mussels.

Expanding seafood possibilities: Aquaculture Opportunity Areas

December 11, 2020

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sustainable seafood

An example of open-water aquaculture (or fish farming) of mussels.

Looking for a different kind of fish dinner? How about a zesty bowl of seafood gumbo with rice?

9 seafood recipes that will take your taste buds on vacation

December 11, 2020

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Looking for a different kind of fish dinner? How about a zesty bowl of seafood gumbo with rice?

A small, colorfully lit Christmas tree stands next to house after a heavy snowfall.

What are your chances for a white Christmas this year?

December 7, 2020

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historic climate record

A small, colorfully lit Christmas tree stands next to house after a heavy snowfall.

Dr. Gerry Bell is the lead seasonal forecaster for NOAA's Climate Prediction Center. In May 2016, he held a live Reddit online Q&A about hurricane season forecasting and the importance of preparedness just prior to the start of hurricane season (June 1).

Q&A: A final chat with NOAA’s lead seasonal hurricane forecaster, Dr. Gerry Bell

December 7, 2020

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hurricane season

Dr. Gerry Bell is the lead seasonal forecaster for NOAA's Climate Prediction Center. In May 2016, he held a live Reddit online Q&A about hurricane season forecasting and the importance of preparedness just prior to the start of hurricane season (June 1).

A NOAA Teacher at Sea alum with shark jaws.

Teachers, parents: Check out our resources for at-home learning

December 2, 2020

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A NOAA Teacher at Sea alum with shark jaws.

Is climate change coming for your French fries?

How will climate change affect your French fries?

November 25, 2020

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climate impacts

Is climate change coming for your French fries?

High resolution image of W.E. Hutton and the fish living on it. Fish are displayed with white dots as detected by an instrument called a multibeam echosounder.

Now you can explore sunken shipwrecks from home

November 23, 2020

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ocean exploration

High resolution image of W.E. Hutton and the fish living on it. Fish are displayed with white dots as detected by an instrument called a multibeam echosounder.

Two children are seen from behind looking at the cover of an activity book featuring a cartoon fish surrounded by marine debris. The cover reads "Understanding Marine Debris: Games and Activities for Kids of All Ages."

Dive into science activities for kids of all ages

November 23, 2020

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Two children are seen from behind looking at the cover of an activity book featuring a cartoon fish surrounded by marine debris. The cover reads "Understanding Marine Debris: Games and Activities for Kids of All Ages."

NASA/NOAA satellite view of the United States at night. 2015 image.

Three datum updates for an ever-changing Earth

November 23, 2020

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nautical charts and maps

NASA/NOAA satellite view of the United States at night. 2015 image.