Tag: NOAA

A fish-eye view of the wake of a ship out at sea. Here's an ocean fact: The surface layer of the ocean is teeming with photosynthetic plankton. Though they're invisible to the naked eye, they produce more oxygen than the largest redwood trees. (Image credit: NOAA)

From the desk of Dr. Rick Spinrad: ‘What World Ocean Day can look like in 100 years’

Ocean Awareness

6/17/2023 - By noaa.gov More often than not, when we talk about ocean conservation, the conversation naturally gravitates toward what we stand to lose if we don’t act. This is only natural, as the urgency of the climate and biodiversity crises forces us to consider a future where our most cherished natural… SEE MORE

NOAA declares the arrival of El Nino

Ocean Science

6/16/2023 - By weather.gov Expected to be moderate-to-strong by late fall/early winter The expected El Nino has emerged, according to scientists at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service. In the monthly outlook released today, forecasters issued an El Nino Advisory, noting that El Nino conditions are present and are expected… SEE MORE

Current Surveys 101

Ocean Awareness

6/15/2023 - By oceanservice.noaa.gov NOAA Ocean Podcast: Episode 09 Transcript A NOAA team deploys a current meter to survey along the bottom of Puget Sound. What is known as tidal currents is caused by the same gravitational force of the pull to the moon and the sun- but it's the horizontal advection… SEE MORE

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Quinault Village -- NOAA. Photo by Larry Workman, Quinault Indian Nation

New Federal Grants Available for Coastal Resilience and Adaptation

6/12/2023 - By NOAA NOAA releases plans to build climate resilience and support coastal communities with Inflation Reduction Act funds. Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce unveiled a $2.6 billion framework to invest in coastal resilience through President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). As part of the President’s Investing in America Agenda… SEE MORE

Humpback whales swimming underwater. Credit: Kogia.org

Climate Change and Marine Animals: A Conservation Challenge

Environment

6/11/2023 - By fisheries.noaa.gov Climate-driven changes such as higher ocean temperatures and extreme weather events are affecting the health of marine animals—and their ability to survive. Marine animals—like whales, dolphins, seals, and sea turtles—depend on a functioning ocean ecosystem for their survival. They are also important indicators of overall ocean health. NOAA… SEE MORE

Animation of sea surface temperatures for past 6 months by weather.gov

NOAA Declares the Arrival of El Nino

6/7/2023 - By John Moore. The expected El Nino has emerged, according to scientists at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service. In the monthly outlook released today, forecasters issued an El Nino Advisory, noting that El Nino conditions are present and are expected to gradually strengthen into the winter. El… SEE MORE

A summary graphic showing an alphabetical list of the 2023 Atlantic tropical cyclone names as selected by the World Meteorological Organization. The official start of the Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 and runs through November 30. (Image credit: NOAA)

NOAA predicts a near-normal 2023 Atlantic hurricane season

Ocean Science

5/24/2023 - El Nino, above-average Atlantic Ocean temperatures set the stage NOAA forecasters with the Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, predict near-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic this year. NOAA’s outlook for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 40%… SEE MORE

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NOAA to Launch Major Advancement in Seasonal High Tide Flooding Predictions

5/8/2023 - By NOAA. The new model will aid flooding and restoration efforts, and help lessen possible impacts from climate change. NOAA plans to unveil a new model to more accurately predict when and where high tide flooding will likely occur up to a year ahead of time. This new information will… SEE MORE

Recreational Fishery Data Reveals Climate-Driven Shifts for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Catch

Fishing

4/27/2023 - By fisheries.noaa.gov. A new study identifies shifting distributions of Atlantic Highly Migratory Species catch, including tunas, billfish, and sharks, off the northeastern United States, providing understanding about climate change impacts to the recreational fishery. A new study by NOAA Fisheries has identified shifting distributions of Atlantic Highly Migratory Species catch, including tunas,… SEE MORE

Biden-Harris Administration recommends $562 million investment to make communities resilient to climate impacts as part of Investing in America agenda

Coastal News

4/21/2023 - By noaa.gov. Funding for 149 projects to reach 30 states and territories under NOAA’s Climate-Ready Coasts initiative Today, Vice President Harris announced that the Department of Commerce has recommended $562 million in funding — including investments in nearly 150 projects across 30 coastal and Great Lakes states and territories — to make communities… SEE MORE

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