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All IOOS regional networks now NOAA-certified

August 28, 2018

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measurements and observations

A joint deployment of an environmental sensor processor off the Washington coast by NOAA and the Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems, one of the certified IOOS regional associations. The sensor has a special sampling package on board designed to detect early signs of harmful algal blooms (HABs).

How satellites help us see the sea

August 15, 2018

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An artist's rendering of the GOES-S satellite.

NOAA satellites gather data on the changing Atlantic ocean waters

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An algae bloom near the Falkland Islands is shaped by meandering ocean currents. This image was acquired by the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on board the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (SNPP) satellite on 5 December 2015.

Video: Rip current 101

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Caught in a rip current? Don't fight it!

Dust from the Sahara Desert stretches across the tropical Atlantic Ocean

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Saharan dust traveling over the Atlantic Ocean on July 8, 2018.

The new storm chasers? Unmanned ocean gliders go deep to help improve hurricane forecasts

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technology & innovation

Ubaldo López of the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez prepares to launch NOAA ocean gliders in the summer of 2017 off Puerto Rico.

Jason-2: A decade of global sea level measurements

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measurements and observations

Rendering of the Jason-2 satellite.

Advancing a vision of science and technology for America's oceans

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science and technology

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Scientists collect valuable new ocean data from Volvo Ocean Race

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Volvo Ocean Race.

These NOAA ocean heroes show that you can help the ocean at any age

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World Ocean Day

As part of their commitment to protect and conserve the ocean, students from Adams Elementary in Santa Barbara, California, monitor a nearby sandy beach.

Story map: Our ocean

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Our Ocean.

Video: How scientists use saildrones to study the ocean

November 8, 2017

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technology & innovation

A Saildrone, seen with the NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson, studies ocean conditions.

Podcast: Studying ocean movement is good for the economy

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A NOAA team deploys a current meter with surface floats to take measurements throughout the water column during surveys of Puget Sound.

NOAA and partners are upgrading Pacific Ocean observations

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technology & innovation

NOAA technicians service a buoy in the Pacific Ocean designed to provide real-time data for ocean, weather and climate prediction.

Video: Protecting our ocean and Great Lakes for the future

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A sea lion approaches a diver in Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.

Video: U.S. honored as 'ocean champion'

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Map of Alaska's Glacier Bay.

NOAA celebrates the 20th Annual National Ocean Sciences Bowl

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Office of Education

Students compete in the 2014 National Ocean Sciences Bowl finals in Seattle, Washington.

Listen up: What you need to know about ocean noise

December 12, 2016

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A humpback whale mother and calf swimming underwater are just some of the many marine organisms that rely on sound and hearing for their survival. Increases in noise from human activity is a rising concern for the health of marine ecosystems.

Ocean noise: Can you hear me now?

December 2, 2016

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At Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut, a beluga is trained to station itself in front of an underwater speaker projecting ship noise while suction cup electrodes are placed on the whale to record the brain wave activity.

Soundcheck: Ocean noise

December 1, 2016

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Marine animals, including humpback whales, use underwater sound to communicate, navigate, find food and mates, and avoid predators.

New England communities on watch as ocean warming drives lobsters north

October 12, 2016

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Hanging lobster.

New guidelines show NOAA’s commitment to address effects of ocean noise on marine mammals

September 13, 2016

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NOAA's Ocean Noise Strategy Roadmap looks at the effects of ocean noise on marine life, such as these pantropical spotted dolphins.

NOAA to release final Ocean Noise Strategy Roadmap

September 12, 2016

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Pantropical spotted dolphins.

DataStreme Oceanoffsite link

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American Meteorological Society.

Ocean Guardian Programs

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Ocean Guardian Programs

Maury Projectoffsite link

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Maury Project

National Ocean Sciences Bowloffsite link

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Tropical Pacific continued to cool in June 2016

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El Nino, La Nina, ENSO

Surface temperature in the tropical pacific in June 2016 compared to the long-term average.

NOAA Teacher at Sea

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Teacher at Sea Mary Cook and school mascot Qanuk the Eagle show off a banner created by Scammon Bay School's 4th Grade class on board R/V Norseman II.

Ocean Guardian Schools

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Congresswoman Lois Capps with students from an Ocean Guardian School in Carpinteria, California.

IOOS awards $31M for ocean observing

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High Frequency Radar antenna in Antarctica.

Ocean for Life

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Video: Celebrate World Ocean Day with NOAA's National Ocean Service

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World Ocean Day

Video: Celebrate World Ocean Day.

Tides

Most coastal areas experience two low tides and two high tides every lunar day, or 24 hours and 50 minutes.

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Ocean & Coasts Education

Ocean pollution

September 30, 2016

Marine debris washed ashore on the Hawaiian island of Kaho'olawe.

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Ocean & Coasts Education

August 2018 was 5th hottest August on record for the globe

Polar sea ice coverage remains at near-record lows

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Ask the scientist: How can the weather spark and spread wildfires?

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