NOAA and partners launch deep-sea Atlantic expedition NOAA and partners launch deep-sea Atlantic expedition Deep SEARCH to study corals, canyons and seeps off southeast US coast Follow along with NOAA's Ocean Explorer on a four-year effort with the U.S. Geological Survey and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management... Read more
NOAA Discovers and Explores Japanese Cargo Ship, Amakasu Maru, near Wake Atoll NOAA Discovers and Explores Japanese Cargo Ship, Amakasu Maru, near Wake Atoll On August 11, NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer discovered and explored a Japanese cargo ship, Amakasu Maru No.1, near Wake Atoll in the... Read more
Extensive coral communities found in Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park Extensive coral communities found in Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park NOAA and partners explore cold water coral with remotely operated vehicle and scuba dives On a recent research expedition in Alaska, scientists aboard the R/V Norseman IIconducted the first-ever deepwater exploration... Read more
Atlantic Canyons study team to receive partnership award Atlantic Canyons study team to receive partnership award National Oceanographic Partnership Program to honor NOAA, BOEM, USGS and 14 other organizations The National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) will present the 2015 Excellence in Partnering Award to the Bureau... Read more
Public invited to join NOAA on deep sea expedition of Pacific marine protected areas Public invited to join NOAA on deep sea expedition of Pacific marine protected areas From Aug. 1 to Sept. 29, public can explore deep sea habitats and marine life with scientists and researchers NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer will begin two months of dives using unmanned remotely operated vehicles, or ROVs, to explore marine... Read more
Sailing for scientific success in the Bering Sea Sailing for scientific success in the Bering Sea PMEL Saildrones successfully complete first test mission in cold waters Testing new scientific technology is a risky business. In the case of two Saildrones released in the eastern Bering Sea over a... Read more
Study: In 2016’s record Arctic warmth, a glimpse of the future 4May2018 Read more An analysis of the record heat afflicting the Arctic in 2016 finds that it couldn't have happened without climate change. Read more
Study: Pollution from personal care products comparable to tailpipe emissions in Boulder 30Apr2018 Read more A a new NOAA study shows that during the morning rush hour in Boulder, Colorado, the trail of chemical vapors emitted by personal... Read more
Another climate milestone on Mauna Loa 7Jun2018 Read more Carbon dioxide levels measured at NOAA’s Mauna Loa Atmospheric Baseline Observatory averaged more than 410 parts per million in... Read more
NOAA and partners launch buoy to track changing coastal chemistry in Chesapeake Bay 6Apr2018 Read more A new buoy, launched by NOAA and partners at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay, will measure changes in ocean acidification that could impact... Read more
Emissions of ozone-destroying chemical controlled by Montreal Protocol rising again, NOAA data shows 17May2018 Read more Emissions of one of the chemicals most responsible for the Antarctic ozone hole are on the rise, despite an international treaty that... Read more