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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:20 GMT

NOAA, coastal states discuss U.S. tsunami capabilities, local preparedness needs

Conference highlights lessons learned from recent Japan tsunami June 10, 2011 NOAA and its federal partners are meeting today on Capitol Hill with East Coast, Gulf and Caribbean state officials to discuss U.S. tsunami warning capabilities and the need for …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:20 GMT

Global temperatures were 10th warmest on record for May

June 16, 2011 Global surface temperature Anomalies - May 2011. High Resolution (Credit: NOAA) The globe experienced the 10th warmest May since record keeping began in 1880, as the climate phenomenon La Niña ended its 2011 cycle. The Arctic sea ice extent …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:20 GMT

Statement from Maureen Wylie, NOAA chief financial officer

June 16, 2011 “We are pleased to report that the accounting firm Clifton Gunderson, LLP, conducted an independent audit of NOAA’s Asset Forfeiture Fund and the fund’s audited financial statements received an unqualified (clean) opinion, or the best type of …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:20 GMT

El Niño-Southern Oscillation and other climate patterns play a major role in 2010; 2010 one of the two warmest years on record

June 27, 2011 Worldwide, 2010 was one of the two warmest years on record according to the 2010 State of the Climate report, which NOAA released today. The peer-reviewed report, issued in coordination with the American Meteorological Society, was compiled …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:20 GMT

Average U.S. temperature increases by 0.5 degrees F - New 1981-2010 'normals' to be released this week

New 1981-2010 'normals' to be released this week June 29, 2011 Statewide changes in annual normal temperatures (1981 - 2010 compared to 1971 - 2000). Download here. (Credit: NOAA) According to the 1981-2010 normals to be released by NOAA’s National …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:20 GMT

NOAA sets fishing quotas for bluefin tuna

2011 quotas support international recovery efforts and proactively account for unintentionally caught fish June 30, 2011 NOAA today announced quotas and other measures for bluefin tuna that underscore the nation’s commitment to sustainable science-based …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:20 GMT

Widespread flood threat to continue through summer: 2011 could rival Great Flood of 1993

2011 could rival Great Flood of 1993 July 6, 2011 Severe flooding. Download here. (Credit: With permission from Rick Murray.) Many rivers in the upper Midwest and northern Plains remain above flood stage, and the threat for more flooding will continue …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:20 GMT

NOAA Ship Fairweather sets sail to map areas of the Arctic

July 7, 2011 Using state-of-the-art echo sounding technology, NOAA Ship Fairweather is detecting navigational dangers in critical Arctic waterways. High resolution (Credit: NOAA) NOAA Ship Fairweather, a 231-foot survey vessel, departed Kodiak, Alaska, …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:20 GMT

U.S. warmer and drier than normal in June

July 8, 2011 June 2011 brought temperature and precipitation extremes across the United States. An oppressive heat wave, accompanied by intensifying drought conditions, shattered temperature records in the South and Southwest. Overall, the nation had its …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:20 GMT

Secretary Locke certifies that Iceland's whaling undermines the International Whaling Commission

July 20, 2011 U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke certified to President Obama that Iceland’s commercial whaling and international trade in fin whale products is diminishing the effectiveness of the International Whaling Commission (IWC), and urged the …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:20 GMT

NOAA announces aquaculture initiative to enable domestic seafood production and create jobs in coastal communities

July 11, 2011 NOAA’s administrator today will announce a new aquaculture initiative to help meet our country’s growing demand for seafood, while creating jobs and restoring healthy ecosystems. The agency’s Aquaculture Technology Transfer Initiative will …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:19 GMT

Global temperatures were seventh warmest on record for June

July 14, 2011 Global surface temperature Anomalies - June 2011. High Resolution (Credit: NOAA) The globe experienced the seventh warmest June since record keeping began in 1880. The Arctic sea ice extent was the second smallest extent for June on record. …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:19 GMT

NOAA is taking steps to protect sea turtles in the Gulf

Excluder devices save turtles when used properly July 14, 2011 With additional areas in the Gulf opening to shrimping on Friday, NOAA is continuing to help fishermen comply with Turtle Excluder Device (TED) regulations designed to prevent turtles from …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:19 GMT

Strong El Niño could bring increased sea levels, storm surges to U.S. East Coast

New study examines how El Niño in cold months affected water levels over past 50 years July 15, 2011 A new NOAA study found coastal areas along the East Coast could be more vulnerable to storm surges and sea level rise in future El Nino years. High …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:19 GMT

U.S. joins more than 50 nations in adopting recommendation to list vessels engaged in illegal fishing around the world

July 15, 2011 The United States joined more than 50 countries Thursday in a recommendation to regional fishery management organizations (RFMOs) to better track vessels engaged in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing for tunas, swordfish, …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:19 GMT

Rear Adm. Devany appointed director of fleet operations

July 18, 2011 NOAA Corps officer Michael S. Devany was promoted to the rank of rear admiral (lower half) during a July 15 ceremony in Silver Spring, Md. Devany was also named director of NOAA’s Marine and Aviation Operations Centers (MAOC), assuming …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:19 GMT

NOAA's Arlene Fiore lauded for atmospheric chemistry research: American Geophysical Union to honor her with 2011 Macelwane Medal

American Geophysical Union to honor her with 2011 Macelwane Medal July 19, 2011 This fall Arlene Fiore, Ph.D., will become the second NOAA scientist ever to receive the American Geophysical Union’s (AGU) prestigious James. B. Macelwane Medal. Fiore, an …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:19 GMT

NOAA approves catch limit increases and other measures to provide greater flexibility to the sustainable Atlantic sea scallop ...

July 20, 2011 NOAA has approved a suite of management measures for the Atlantic sea scallop fishery, developed by the New England Fishery Management Council with input from the fishing industry, which will increase fishing opportunities for fishermen. …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:19 GMT

First Battle of Manassas map in NOAA's Civil War chart collection shows Confederate strategic advantage at Bull Run

July 20, 2011 The 150th anniversary of the Civil War’s First Battle of Manassas, also known as the First Battle of Bull Run, offers an interesting peek into a significant advantage the Confederacy held over the Union Armies – better battlefield knowledge. …

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