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NOAA finalizes Citizen Science Strategy

January 15, 2021

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NOAA engages the public in support of key mission areas through the rapidly growing field of citizen science — a form of open collaboration in which individuals and organizations participate voluntarily in the scientific process. Citizen scientists take part in a range of activities from observing precipitation type and amount to helping map the ocean floor.

NOAA finalizes strategies for applying emerging science and technology

February 18, 2020

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A NOAA ocean glider, seen in waters off the coast of Puerto Rico in July 2018. These robotic, unmanned gliders are equipped with sensors to measure the salt content (salinity) and temperature as they move through the ocean at different depths. The gliders, which can operate in hurricane conditions, collect data during dives down to a half mile below the sea surface, and transmit the data to satellites when they surface.

NOAA to host listening session in Seattle

October 1, 2018

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Science, service and stewardship are at the heart of NOAA's diverse mission.