Monitoring seawater reveals ocean acidification risks to Alaskan shellfish hatchery Monitoring seawater reveals ocean acidification risks to Alaskan shellfish hatchery New collaborative research between NOAA, University of Alaska and an Alaskan shellfish hatchery shows that ocean acidification may make it difficult for Alaskan coastal waters to support shellfish hatcheries by 2040... Wednesday, July 1, 2015 0 21304
NOAA scientists tackle mystery of nighttime thunderstorms NOAA scientists tackle mystery of nighttime thunderstorms This summer, more than 20 NOAA scientists will stay up late to learn why some thunderstorms form and grow at night, without the energy from the sun's heat. They will be participating in the Plains Elevated Convection... Wednesday, May 20, 2015 0 18303
American Chemical Society honors measurement set at NOAA observatory American Chemical Society honors measurement set at NOAA observatory The American Chemical Society will designate the Keeling Curve – a long-term record of rising carbon dioxide in the planet’s atmosphere -- as a National Historic Chemical Landmark in a ceremony April 30... Thursday, April 23, 2015 0 21641
NOAA to explore depths of Caribbean Sea NOAA to explore depths of Caribbean Sea Beginning April 10, scientists aboard NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer will begin a series of 20 dives to investigate previously unseen depths of the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean – and the public can... Wednesday, April 8, 2015 0 31224
Scientists probe methane mystery in Four Corners Scientists probe methane mystery in Four Corners A team of scientific investigators is now in the Four Corners region of the U.S. Southwest, aiming to uncover reasons for a mysterious methane hotspot detected from space by a European satellite. The joint project... Tuesday, April 7, 2015 0 28525
Craig McLean named new leader for NOAA Research Craig McLean named new leader for NOAA Research Today, NOAA Administrator Kathryn Sullivan, Ph.D, announced that Craig McLean, deputy assistant administrator for NOAA’s Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), has been selected to head the office,... Wednesday, January 21, 2015 0 35168
Energy Department Announces $2.5 Million to Improve Wind Forecasting Energy Department Announces $2.5 Million to Improve Wind Forecasting The Energy Department today announced $2.5 million for a new project to research the atmospheric processes that generate wind in mountain-valley regions. This in-depth research, conducted by Vaisala of Louisville,... Thursday, January 8, 2015 0 17564
Researchers offer new insights into predicting future droughts in California Researchers offer new insights into predicting future droughts in California According to a new NOAA-sponsored study, natural oceanic and atmospheric patterns are the primary drivers behind California's ongoing drought. A high pressure ridge off the West Coast (typical of historic droughts)... Monday, December 8, 2014 0 20559
NOAA establishes new panel to guide ocean exploration NOAA establishes new panel to guide ocean exploration NOAA today announced the appointment of 13 members to a new federal Ocean Exploration Advisory Board that will provide guidance to NOAA and the nation on the exploration of our ocean. Thursday, November 13, 2014 0 34916
Antarctic ozone hole similar to last year Antarctic ozone hole similar to last year The Antarctic ozone hole, which forms annually in the August to October period, reached its peak size on September 11, stretching to 9.3 million square miles (24.1 million square kilometers), roughly the same size... Thursday, October 30, 2014 0 49943
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