NOAA names University of Oklahoma to host new institute for severe and high-impact weather research NOAA names University of Oklahoma to host new institute for severe and high-impact weather research Selection comes with up to $208 million award over five years The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration today announced it has selected the University of Oklahoma to host NOAA’s Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations (CISHIWRO). Read more
Joint NASA, NOAA study finds Earth's energy imbalance has doubled Joint NASA, NOAA study finds Earth's energy imbalance has doubled Two independent types of measurements show a strong warming trend during the 14-year period from 2005 to 2019. Read more
NOAA initiatives among the first round of Ocean Decade endorsed actions NOAA initiatives among the first round of Ocean Decade endorsed actions NOAA scientists and priorities are well reflected in several of the first Ocean Decade actions endorsed and announced this week by the United Nations Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC). Read more
NOAA names Oregon State University to host new institute for marine research NOAA names Oregon State University to host new institute for marine research Selection comes with up to $37 million award over five years The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration today announced it has selected Oregon State University to host NOAA’s Cooperative Institute for Marine Ecosystem and Resources Studies (CIMERS). Read more
New website brings deep-ocean exploration imagery and lessons to educators and public New website brings deep-ocean exploration imagery and lessons to educators and public Developed through a partnership with NOAA Ocean Exploration, Ocean Exploration Trust, and Schmidt Ocean Institute, the Deep Ocean Education Project website features student activities, stories from the field and more. Read more
Carbon dioxide peaks near 420 parts per million at Mauna Loa observatory Carbon dioxide peaks near 420 parts per million at Mauna Loa observatory In May, NOAA's measurements at the Mauna Loa observatory averaged 419.13 parts per million. Scientists at Scripps calculated a monthly average of 418.92 ppm. It's the highest level since accurate measurements began 63 years ago. Read more
Atmospheric carbon dioxide rebounds as global pollution rates approach pre-Covid levels 5Nov2021 Read more Read more
Craig N. McLean, director of NOAA Research, to retire 18Nov2021 Read more Craig N. McLean, assistant administrator of NOAA Research, who began his NOAA career as a uniformed officer in the NOAA Corps four decades ago and rose to lead the agency’s research division and become a champion of ocean exploration, scientific integrity and science diplomacy, has announced his plan to retire from public service on April 1, 2022. Read more
Meet Ko Barrett: NOAA's senior advisor for climate and IPCC vice-chair 1Nov2021 Read more At the end of October, a small team of NOAA experts traveled to Glasgow, Scotland to attend the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), an international summit aimed at accelerating climate action across the globe. Read more
Southern Ocean confirmed as strong carbon dioxide sink 3Dec2021 Read more A new study published this week in the journal Science estimates the Southern Ocean absorbs 550 million tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere per year, confirming its role as a significant carbon sink. Read more
NOAA Research's top 5 stories from 2021 14Dec2021 Read more Spectacular footage from inside a hurricane; a major ocean mapping milestone; new insights on the continued impacts of climate change, and much more -- 2021 was a busy year for NOAA Research. As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a look back at a few of our biggest research stories of the last 12 months. Read more