Conversation with Oceanographer “Libby” Johns
After 36 years of federal service as a physical oceanographer, we celebrate the career of Elizabeth “Libby” Johns as she retires from NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic …
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New video series explores environmental DNA
Have you ever wondered what animals might be present in a particular habitat or traveled through a certain area of the ocean? Scientists are able …
New research showing link between Florida Current and Pacific Ocean could improve sea level, climate prediction
New research by scientists at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory AOML shows that changes in temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, called El Niño-Southern …
Measuring salt in the ocean may be key to predicting hurricane intensity
Salt has played an outsized role in human history. This element found in the ocean is now at the heart of new NOAA research that …
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NOAA Research’s top 5 stories from 2021
Spectacular footage from inside a hurricane; a major ocean mapping milestone; new insights on the continued impacts of climate change, and much more — 2021 …
Atmospheric carbon dioxide rebounds as global pollution rates approach pre-Covid levels
Global carbon emissions are projected to bounce back to 36.4 billion metric tons this year after an unprecedented drop caused by the response to the …
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New study finds urban corals persist in unlikely places
A new study finds coral that live in urban areas have some cool adaptations for their challenging conditions – even specialized proteins for defending against …
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Meet 5 NOAA buoys that help scientists understand our weather, climate and ocean health
Keeping track of ocean health is critical for understanding climate change, weather patterns, and the health of important fisheries. But how do NOAA and partner scientists gather data on such a vast environment?
Renellys Perez on learning, growing and showing up – at work and at home
Renellys Perez is a physical oceanographer at NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML). She co-leads AOML's contribution to the Prediction and Research Moored Array …
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Researchers make small but important step in seasonal tornado forecasting
A new model named SPOTer (Seasonal Probabilistic Outlook for Tornadoes) shows promise in predicting active seasons 1-2 months in advance.