Press Releases on February 26, 2013 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:56 GMT

Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco Unveil Landmark Climate.Gov Portal to Climate Information

February 8, 2010 In a press conference earlier today, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco unveiled a new Web site that will serve as a single point-of-entry for NOAA’s climate information, data, products and services. This …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:56 GMT

NOAA Award to Support Community Efforts to Protect Pacific Coral Reefs

January 27, 2010 NOAA awarded the University of Hawaii at Manoa Kewalo Marine Laboratory a $199,996 grant to address the effects of land-based sources of pollution on coral reefs in the Pacific. The money will fund the first year of a five-year, $1 million …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:56 GMT

NOAA and Fishermen Cooperate on Research into Monkfish Migration

$500 Reward Offered for Returning Whole Tagged Fish January 27, 2010 Larry Alade of NEFSC prepares the conventional t-bar tags for insertion. High resolution (Credit: NOAA) Researchers are working with commercial fishermen to put electronic tags on …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:56 GMT

Emissions of Potent Greenhouse Gas Increase Despite Reduction Efforts

Byproduct of refrigerant chemicals remains in the atmosphere 300 years January 27, 2010 The drilling rig and apparatus neded to drill the hole into the snow and into which the sampling tubes are inserted. High resolution (Credit: NOAA) Despite a decade of …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:55 GMT

NOAA: U.S. Winter and February Cooler Than Average

March 10, 2010 NOAA’s State of the Climate report for the winter season (December through February) and the month of February, state that temperatures were below normal for the contiguous United States. The winter season was wetter than normal; however …

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Statement by Dr. Lubchenco, NOAA administrator, on Voluntary Remand of Hydropower Biological Opinion

February 19, 2010 We’re pleased that the court views the Adaptive Management Implementation Plan as a positive development. We’re ready to proceed with the voluntary three-month remand as the court outlined in its proposed order so the court may consider …

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NOAA to Review Status of 82 Species of Coral

Center for Biological Diversity has asked to list corals under Endangered Species Act February 12, 2010 NOAA’s Fisheries Service today announced the agency will evaluate the status of 82 species of stony coral that the Center for Biological Diversity has …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:55 GMT

Newest NOAA Geostationary Satellite Reaches Orbit

GOES-P has improved severe weather, solar storm detection capabilities March 4, 2010 A United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket lifts off with the NASA/NOAA GOES-P from Space Launch Complex-37 at 6:57 p.m. EST. High resolution (Credit: The Boeing Company) …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:56 GMT

Wreck of Airship USS Macon Added to National Register of Historic Places

February 11, 2010 Airship USS Macon in flight. High resolution (Credit: Moffett Field Historical Society) Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the loss of the U.S. Navy airship USS Macon, NOAA today announced that the wreck site on the seafloor within …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:55 GMT

UKOOA welcomes calls to lift block on gas fired stations

Wednesday 15 April 1998 UKOOA welcomes calls to lift block on gas fired stations The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) welcomes the call to lift the moratorium on the building of new gas-fired power stations. The recommendation, published last week …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:55 GMT

NOAA Lists Pacific Smelt as "Threatened”

Small West Coast fish once ranged from California to British Columbia March 16, 2010 Pacific smelt. (Credit: NOAA) NOAA’s Fisheries Service said today it is listing Pacific smelt, a little fish with a big history, as threatened under the Endangered Species …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:55 GMT

FEMA and NOAA Renew Partnership to Encourage Flood Safety

March 15, 2010 As one of the snowiest winter seasons in many years yields to warmer weather and the promise of rain and snowmelt, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s FloodSmart Campaign and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration …

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North Sea Oil industry engages in its first advertising campaign

Thursday 19 March 1998 North Sea Oil industry engages in its first advertising campaign Thursday, 19 March - Major companies involved in producing oil and gas from the North Sea today launch their first joint advertising campaign, aimed at the public to …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:55 GMT

Continued uncertainty in the North Sea

Tuesday 17 March 1998 Continued uncertainty in the North Sea Commenting upon the Chancellor of the Exchequers Budget Statement with regard to the North Sea Taxation Regime, James May, Director-General of UKOOA said: We regret the continuing uncertainty for …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:55 GMT

Hurricane Forecasters Bring Preparedness Message to Atlantic, Mexico and Caribbean

Public invited to tour Air Force Reserve “Hurricane Hunter” aircraft March 10, 2010 A USAF Reserve C-130J Hurricane Hunter aircraft is readied for visitors during the 2009 Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour (CHAT) stop in Nassau, Bahamas. High resolution ( …

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The Brent Spar Solution does not set a precedent for decommissioning

Thursday 29 January 1998 The Brent Spar Solution does not set a precedent for decommissioning London - The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) is pleased that Shell UK has announced its preferred disposal option for the Brent Spar. This will now be …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:55 GMT

NOAA Announces First Tsunami Awareness Week, March 21-27

NOAA and coastal states to test tsunami warning communication system March 19, 2010 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program have designated March 21-27 as Tsunami Awareness Week. This …

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UKOOA Expands Its Technical Resources In Aberdeen

Monday 5 January 1998 UKOOA Expands Its Technical Resources In Aberdeen The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) today announces the appointment of Gordon Harvey as assistant director of operations and technical affairs in Aberdeen from 2 February …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:55 GMT

New UKOOA President and Executive Officers

Monday 5 January 1998 New UKOOA President and Executive Officers 5 January 1998 - The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) today announces the appointment of its Executive Officers for 1998 with Steve Suellentrop, Managing Director of ARCO British …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:55 GMT

NOAA Takes Steps to Assure Fair and Effective Enforcement, Protect Resources

Move comes in response to Inspector General Review March 18, 2010 NOAA Administrator Dr. Jane Lubchenco today outlined specific steps the agency has taken and will take to assure that NOAA has an effective and fair enforcement program to protect fisheries …

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