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U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to Announce 9 Projects Across U.S. to Build a Climate-Ready Workforce
By noaa.gov. Media teleconference on innovative $60 million climate jobs project scheduled for June 11. On Tuesday, June 11, the White House, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo will announce the selection of NOAA’s nine projects taking place across the nation that will train and place Americans in good-paying jobs… SEE MORE
7 Ways the Inflation Reduction Act and NOAA are Helping Communities Thrive in Face of Climate Change
By noaa.gov. Since the passage of the historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022, NOAA has received an unprecedented $3.3 billion and invested billions into projects that help ensure America is better able to prevent and adapt to our rapidly changing climate and the weather and climate disasters that the nation continues to… SEE MORE
It's not Just Hot Air: Improved Air Quality Model Aids Forecasters in The Field
By noaa.gov. Imagine you’re a NOAA weather forecaster in the field during a raging, rapidly-spreading wildfire. Your title is incident meteorologist (or IMET), and your job is to support agencies and emergency responders who fight these devastating blazes by providing accurate weather forecasts. Your forecasts help determine a variety of factors about… SEE MORE
Fall Safety: Prepare for Wildfires and Pending Winter Weather
By noaa.gov. Get ready for autumn by planning for seasonal weather hazards Fall may bring images of changing leaves, football games and pumpkin patches to mind, but as we prepare for these annual autumn favorites, it’s also time to prepare for potential weather hazards. This fall, NOAA’s National Weather Service… SEE MORE
2024's "Best Harbor" Contest Winners Announced
You Voted, and We Have a Clear Winner! Grand Winner, Best Harbor in the U.S. for 2024: Block Island, RI Top 10 Results: Block Island, RI (also 2024’s Northeast regional winner; first time on winners list) Destin, FL (also 2024’s Gulf Coast regional winner; first time on winners list) Padanaram,… Learn More
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U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to Announce 9 Projects Across U.S. to Build a Climate-Ready Workforce
By noaa.gov. Media teleconference on innovative $60 million climate jobs project scheduled for June 11.… More
7 Ways the Inflation Reduction Act and NOAA are Helping Communities Thrive in Face of Climate Change
By noaa.gov. Since the passage of the historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022, NOAA has… More
It's not Just Hot Air: Improved Air Quality Model Aids Forecasters in The Field
By noaa.gov. Imagine you’re a NOAA weather forecaster in the field during a raging, rapidly-spreading… More
Fall Safety: Prepare for Wildfires and Pending Winter Weather
By noaa.gov. Get ready for autumn by planning for seasonal weather hazards Fall may bring… More
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Shrimpers Demand Action on Turtle Conservation Standards
By nationalfisherman.com. The Port Arthur Area Shrimpers’ Association (“PAASA”) and the Southern Shrimp Alliance jointly… More
Rescue of Six Fishermen Shows Importance of Personal Locator Beacons
By Carli Stewart. Six fishermen were rescued, and their disabled vessel was towed to Satawal… More
Mississippi Seafood Giant Hit with $1M Fine for Fish Scheme
By Carli Stewart. A Mississippi seafood distributor, Quality Poultry and Seafood Inc. (QPS), and two… More
Maine Lobster Boat Racing season’s home stretch
By Michael Crowley. The weekend of August 17 and 18 was the last complete weekend… More
Boat of the Month: F/V Ironic
By Paul Molyneaux. Some of the most interesting commercial fishing vessels on the water are… More