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Put your curiosity to work: Become a citizen scientist today

April 11, 2022

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Rainbow over Mauna Loa Observatory on the Big Island of Hawaii.

#EarthDay: Invest your time, know-how for a healthy planet and a Climate-Ready Nation

April 17, 2022

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Rainbow over Mauna Loa Observatory on the Big Island of Hawaii.

NOAA Sea Grant Liaisons address critical research areas across federal agencies

September 8, 2021

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People sit on the beach to watch the sunset. Two people are coming out of the ocean from a swim.

15 tips for planning your best day at the beach, NOAA-style

July 1, 2021

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People sit on the beach to watch the sunset. Two people are coming out of the ocean from a swim.

New Climate Normals reflect data from thousands of 'citizen scientists'

New Climate Normals reflect data from thousands of 'citizen scientists'

May 4, 2021

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New Climate Normals reflect data from thousands of 'citizen scientists'

Phytoplankton communities collected during the NOAA Fisheries September 2019 Northern California Current Ecosystem Cruise. Large type Psuedo-nitzchia chains look like grains of rice, while Asterionellopsisglacialis and Chaetoceros debilis are in spiral chains. This image shows a magnified view of phytoplankton communities: large type Psuedo-nitzchia chains look like grains of rice, while Asterionellopsisglacialis and Chaetoceros debilis are in spiral chains.

Phytoplankton Monitoring Network: 20 years of citizen science

April 22, 2021

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Phytoplankton communities collected during the NOAA Fisheries September 2019 Northern California Current Ecosystem Cruise. Large type Psuedo-nitzchia chains look like grains of rice, while Asterionellopsisglacialis and Chaetoceros debilis are in spiral chains. This image shows a magnified view of phytoplankton communities: large type Psuedo-nitzchia chains look like grains of rice, while Asterionellopsisglacialis and Chaetoceros debilis are in spiral chains.

Early morning rainbow along the south shore of Maui taken on July 29, 2019 in the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.

#EarthDay 2021: Rediscover and connect with nature just outside your door

April 18, 2021

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Early morning rainbow along the south shore of Maui taken on July 29, 2019 in the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.

A citizen scientist collects and analyzes water samples for microplastic debris in Florida.

'What's that in the water?' Using citizen science to better understand marine debris

April 8, 2021

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A citizen scientist collects and analyzes water samples for microplastic debris in Florida.

A collage of citizen science activities including measuring snow with a precipitation gauge, tracking magnetic data on a cell phone, and fishing.

Countdown to Earth Day: NOAA unlocks citizen science ‘project of the day’

April 2, 2021

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A collage of citizen science activities including measuring snow with a precipitation gauge, tracking magnetic data on a cell phone, and fishing.

A collage of citizen science activities including measuring snow with a precipitation gauge, tracking magnetic data on a cell phone, and fishing.

NOAA finalizes Citizen Science Strategy

January 15, 2021

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