Cooling effect of clouds generated by shipping overestimated, study says Cooling effect of clouds generated by shipping overestimated, study says New research indicates that man-made clouds formed along shipping routes dissipate too quickly to provide insight into the cooling effect of naturally occuring marine clouds. Friday, January 29, 2021 0 2077
Frigid Arctic air outbreaks may be predictable, new research suggests Frigid Arctic air outbreaks may be predictable, new research suggests Known for precipitating outbreaks of Arctic air, stratospheric events in polar regions often cause other kinds of extreme weather. Since the stratosphere takes a long time to recover after these events, scientists... Thursday, January 28, 2021 0 4482
Drones that hunt hurricanes? NOAA puts some to the test Drones that hunt hurricanes? NOAA puts some to the test In clear skies over Maryland the week of January 11, NOAA scientists launched a research drone from a NOAA Hurricane Hunter plane to test its ability to gather weather data that could improve hurricane forecasts. Monday, January 25, 2021 0 0
NOAA projects 30-percent maximum Great Lakes ice cover for 2021 winter NOAA projects 30-percent maximum Great Lakes ice cover for 2021 winter NOAA scientists project the maximum Great Lakes ice cover for 2021 will be 30 percent, higher than last year’s maximum of 19.5 percent, but part of a long-term pattern of declining ice cover likely driven by... Thursday, January 21, 2021 0 22623
Acidification impedes shell development of plankton off the U.S. West Coast Acidification impedes shell development of plankton off the U.S. West Coast Results from a 2016 research cruise show ocean acidification has interfered with shell development of zooplankton that are a critical part of the marine food web. Tuesday, January 19, 2021 0 3014
New Drought.gov a one-stop NOAA resource for all things drought New Drought.gov a one-stop NOAA resource for all things drought NIDIS, NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information System, has launched a redesigned U.S. Drought Portal to better serve stakeholders, decisionmakers, the media, and the public. Friday, January 15, 2021 0 2637
The amazing research resume of the High-Resolution Rapid Refresh Model The amazing research resume of the High-Resolution Rapid Refresh Model From its inception as an experiment to improve forecasts for aviation, to its transition of its final update to NOAA National Weather Service operations, the Global Systems Laboratory’s pioneering... Thursday, January 14, 2021 0 2963
Congress reauthorizes law supporting partnerships to advance ocean science Congress reauthorizes law supporting partnerships to advance ocean science Congress voted on January 1, 2021 to reauthorize and strengthen the National Oceanographic Partnership Program, a 23-year old program created by Congress to facilitate ocean-related partnerships between federal... Wednesday, January 13, 2021 0 4722
Read some of our favorite interviews with NOAA scientists Read some of our favorite interviews with NOAA scientists NOAA scientists collect critical ice and atmospheric data in the Arctic, use innovative approaches to track ocean acidification, build elegant climate and ecosystem models - and so much more. That work leads to more... Tuesday, December 29, 2020 0 2007
Relief that Restores: Shellfish Aquaculture Relief that Restores: Shellfish Aquaculture When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, many restaurants closed and the market for fresh farmed shellfish dried up. Recognizing the need for innovative solutions, Sea Grant began rapid response investments in July 2020,... Monday, December 21, 2020 0 0
0 Climate Katie Valentine Friday, May 28, 2021 A conversation with Field Operations Chief Gataivai “Vai” Talamoa
0 Marine Science Katie Valentine Wednesday, May 5, 2021 An inside look at NOAA’s Ocean Acidification Program with Director Libby Jewett
0 Women in Research Katie Valentine Thursday, April 8, 2021 Looking towards the future with NOAA Research Deputy Assistant Administrator Ko Barrett
0 Women in Research Katie Valentine Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Women’s History Month: A conversation with Angeline Pendergrass