Have you ever thought about what it’s like to be a scientist at sea? Learn about the necessary preparation and unexpected challenges during a research cruise.
Perseverance in the North Pacific: picturing a scientist’s life at sea Read More >
Around the world, from the surface waters to the seafloor, our oceans are warming, and we are beginning to adapt to and prepare for this change in our climate. Marine heatwaves can endure for varying periods, from days to years, affecting the entire water column.
In hot water: exploring marine heatwaves Read More >
The extraordinarily powerful eruption of Hunga volcano in the Tongan archipelago in the southern Pacific Ocean on January 15, 2022 blasted gas and ash 36
New research challenges assumptions of what triggered Hunga eruption Read More >
Meet four women who are committed to improving our ability to understand and predict changes in the Arctic region through conducting, supporting, and expanding scientific research activities.
Meet the women of NOAA advancing our knowledge of a changing Arctic Read More >
On September 30, 2021, a saildrone uncrewed surface vehicle made history by intercepting the eyewall of Hurricane Sam in the northwestern tropical Atlantic, recording a
Historic NOAA – Saildrone mission is helping scientists improve hurricane forecasts Read More >
NOAA data and models help scientists track the global carbon cycle Greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels are projected to reach a record 36.8 billion
Record carbon dioxide emissions impeding progress on meeting climate goals Read More >
Special issue of Oceanography explores the lab’s history and accomplishments Fifty years ago, NOAA created a new environmental research laboratory in Seattle with an initial
The Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory at 50 Read More >
“The knowledge gained from this research will inform decision makers and stakeholders regarding potential future approaches to marine carbon dioxide removal in our oceans and lakes. We will need many mitigation tools to build a climate-ready future.”
New system uses seawater to capture and store CO2 Read More >
2022 was a busy year for volcanic eruptions with Hawaii's Mauna Loa and Kilaeau erupting simultaneously, along with Mount Semeru, Indonesia and the Hunga undersea volcano in Tonga. While the United States Geological Survey is the primary agency that monitors volcanic activity in the United States, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) oversees safety systems for tsunamis and other volcano-related threats, as well as studies the impact of volcanic gasses on our global climate.
When volcanoes roar: protecting the public and tracking long-term climate impacts Read More >
The Pivotal Recovery Story Map ESRI recounts the events in 2021 of how NOAA scientists raced against nature to save their most valuable scientific instruments
New Story Map Highlights the Importance of NOAA Long-term Observations in the Bering Sea Read More >
