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NOAA Press Releases

1,193 Press Releases

Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:15 GMT

NOAA funds grants to implement new technologies for harmful algal bloom monitoring and forecasting in the Gulf of Maine

October 19, 2011 Researchers onboard the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution vessel R/V Tioga conducting a survey to map the distribution and abundance of toxic Alexandrium fundyense in the Gulf of Maine. (Credit: With permission from Woods Hole …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:15 GMT

NASA, NOAA: Significant ozone hole remains over Antarctica

October 20, 2011 Ozone levels in the atmosphere above the South Pole dropped to a seasonal low of 102 Dobson Units Oct. 9, tied for the 10th lowest in the 26-year record. The ozone layer helps protect the planet’s surface from harmful ultraviolet radiation …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:15 GMT

NOAA selects Oregon State University to lead Cooperative Institute for Marine Resources Studies

October 20, 2011 This bright yellow sea glider uses acoustic technology to detect the presence of beaked whales. Readying the instrument for deployment are (from left) Holger, Klinck, David Mellinger, Haru Matsumoto, and Joe Haxel, members of the Acoustics …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:15 GMT

Status report on Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary marine resources released

Report highlights local, regional, global stressors to Keys marine ecosystem October 21, 2011 Elkhorn coral, listed in 2006 as threatened on the Endangered Species Act, is still found within Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, but well below its …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:14 GMT

U.S. residents say Hawaii’s coral reef ecosystems worth $33.57 billion per year

Peer-reviewed survey asked U.S. public value of protecting the main Hawaiian Islands’ corals October 21, 2011 This is a small moray eel in the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary off the coast of Maui. High Resolution (Credit: NOAA …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:14 GMT

Revised Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary draft management plan released for public comment

October 21, 2011 New species of Anemonefish in Fagatele Bay. (Credit: DMWR - Doug Fenner) NOAA today released a comprehensive draft management plan and environmental assessment for Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary in American Samoa. The new draft …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:14 GMT

New socioeconomic study will assist stakeholder workshop on how to improve groundfish management

October 25, 2011 NOAA today released the 2010 Final Report on the Performance of the Northeast Multispecies (Groundfish) Fishery. This report builds upon earlier release of catch and value information for the 2010 groundfish season and includes new …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:14 GMT

Naval and ocean engineer to lead NOAA ocean exploration and research office

October 25, 2011 Tim Arcano, the new director of NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER), is slated to begin Nov. 7. High Resolution (Credit: NOAA/OER.) Tim Arcano, an ocean engineer with extensive experience in naval submarine and …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:14 GMT

Northeast skate quota for fishermen increased by 17 million pounds

New science shows increase in skate population October 26, 2011 NOAA has taken emergency action to increase the amount of skate that fishermen can land this year from 31 million to 48 million pounds, based on new scientific information showing an increase …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:14 GMT

Nearly $1 million to be invested with university partners for hurricane advances

October 27, 2011 NOAA’s Office of Weather and Air Quality has funded 12 multi-year proposals totaling $942,235 this year from university partners along with federal scientist collaborators to more rapidly and smoothly transfer new technology, research …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:14 GMT

NOAA seeks input on enforcement priorities

Public comment period on draft list of priorities open through January 9 November 8, 2011 Today, NOAA released a draft of its enforcement priorities and invited the public to submit comments through January 9. These enforcement priorities are the latest …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:14 GMT

NOAA study: Human-caused climate change a major factor in more frequent Mediterranean droughts

October 27, 2011 Winter precipitation trends in the Mediterranean region for the period 1902 - 2010. High Resolution (Credit: NOAA) Wintertime droughts are increasingly common in the Mediterranean region, and human-caused climate change is partly …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:14 GMT

Findings identify bacterial infection as cause of death for five northern Gulf dolphins; investigation continues

October 27, 2011 Pathology experts contracted by NOAA have identified the bacteria Brucella in five bottlenose dolphins that died in the northern Gulf of Mexico. These five are among the 580 dolphins in higher than expected strandings that began in …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:14 GMT

Nation&'s newest environmental satellite successfully launched

NPP is vital for NOAA’s weather forecast mission October 28, 2011 A Delta II rocket launches with the NPOESS Preparatory Project (NPP) spacecraft payload from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. (Credit: …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:14 GMT

Dr. Larry Robinson, assistant secretary of commerce for conservation and management, to leave NOAA

October 28, 2011 Dr. Larry Robinson, NOAA’s assistant secretary of commerce for conservation and management, and deputy administrator, announced today that he plans to step down effective November 18, returning to academia to resume his work in academic …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:14 GMT

Plan released for managing, protecting Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary

October 31, 2011 NOAA today released the final management plan and environmental assessment for the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary in Washington state. The document provides a framework for the sanctuary to refine its research, education and …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:14 GMT

NOAA assesses civil penalties to shrimpers for alleged Turtle Excluder Device violations

Devices, required by Endangered Species Act, help keep turtles from drowning in shrimp nets November 3, 2011 Sea turtle escaping a net equipped with turtle excluder device (TED). Download here. (Credit: NOAA) The owners and operators of 18 shrimp …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:14 GMT

New NOAA-funded research to provide early warning of red tide effects on Maine shellfish

November 3, 2011 Scientists at the University of Maine have been awarded $201,187 for the first year of an anticipated three-year $574,028 project to investigate methods that would provide early warning detection of toxic Alexandrium blooms, also known as …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:14 GMT

String of seal deaths in New England an unusual mortality event

Public reminded to maintain safe distance from seals as investigation continues November 4, 2011 NOAA announced today that the high number of seal deaths that have occurred along the New England coast since September has been declared an “Unusual Mortality …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:14 GMT

Statement from Russell F. Smith III, deputy assistant secretary for international fisheries

U.S. priorities for fishermen, science and stewardship achieved at international meeting November 21, 2011 I am pleased to report that the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) made significant progress on key U.S. …

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