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NOAA Press Releases

1,222 Press Releases

Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:08 GMT

Public comment period begins for court ordered NOAA proposal designed to protect sea turtles from certain trawling activities

May 9, 2012 Sea turtle escaping a net equipped with turtle excluder device (TED). Download here. (Credit: NOAA) NOAA’s Fisheries Service is accepting public comment on a proposed rule requiring turtle excluder devices (TEDs) for skimmer, pusher-head, and …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:08 GMT

NOAA, partners kick off multi-state study of how thunderstorms affect upper atmosphere

Scientists will explore role of storms in forming ozone chemicals that affect weather, climate May 15, 2012 Over the next 45 days, researchers will use radars, balloons, aircraft and ground vehicles for the Deep Convective Clouds and Chemistry (DC3) study. …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:08 GMT

New analysis shows eight percent of U.S. marine waters protected

Vast majority allows fishing, other activities May 16, 2012 New analyses of U.S. data show that the majority of our nation's MPAs allow human uses, including fishing, swimming and kayaking. Download here. (Credit: NOAA) New analysis of updated data has …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:07 GMT

Hurricane Central 2012: Your one-stop source for NOAA tropical cyclone news and information

Satellite image of Tropical Storm Isaac. Download here (Credit: NOAA) Last update: 8/26/2012 Latest news on Isaac NOAA Tropical Storm/Hurricane Resources and Information Get updates on social media Be ready! Hurricane preparedness information Hurricane …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:07 GMT

Gulf of Mexico red snapper catch limit to increase

Population rebounds as overfishing ends May 29, 2012 Following an updated population assessment that shows overfishing of Gulf of Mexico red snapper has ended and the population is rebounding, NOAA is increasing the 2012 commercial and recreational fishing …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:07 GMT

New Bering Sea research reveals how changing ecosystem impacts America's most valuable fisheries

NOAA and partners also examine ecosystem changes on sea birds and marine mammals May 30, 2012 Krill and copepods, types of zooplankton - tiny animals that live in aquatic environments. This image was captured by Jeff Napp of the NOAA Alaska Fisheries …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:07 GMT

New model will help NOAA forecasters study the eyewall of hurricanes this season

May 30, 2012 Eyewall of Hurricane Katrina taken on Aug. 28, 2005, as seen from a NOAA P-3 hurricane hunter aircraft before the storm made landfall on the US Gulf Coast. Download here. (Credit: NOAA) When the first hurricane emerges from the Atlantic Ocean …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:07 GMT

NOAA offers teachers new virtual estuaries science curriculum for middle school students

May 30, 2012 Estuaries 101, the newest multi-media, online science curriculum for middle school students developed for teachers by NOAA, offers students a virtual field trip to one of 28 estuaries around the country. The Estuaries 101 curriculum, now …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:07 GMT

U.S., Europe sign agreement to strengthen scientific cooperation on climate, weather, oceans and coasts

May 31, 2012 Jane Lubchenco, NOAA administrator, signs US/EU agreement to collaborate on science, with Dominique Ristori, director general of the Joint Research Centre. In the background: US Ambassador William Kennard (left) and John Bell, head of cabinet …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:07 GMT

Rip currents among most dangerous summer beach hazards

Time to brush up on rip current safety tips; awareness week runs June 3 – 9 June 4, 2012 As Tropical Storm Beryl churned along the southeastern U.S. over Memorial Day weekend, kicking up choppy seas and high surf, coastal communities got a somber reminder …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:07 GMT

Fishing and photo contest to reconnect youth to the ‘Great Outdoors’

Event to highlight conservation and marine stewardship at NOAA’s National Marine Sanctuaries June 11, 2012 The Sanctuary Classic is a free summer-long fishing and photo contest at all of NOAA's National Marine Sanctuaries to encourage families and …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:07 GMT

Emergency beacon owners urged to check their registration information before heading out

NOAA satellites have aided in 97 land and sea rescues so far this year June 11, 2012 As warming temperatures continue to lure more boaters, campers and hikers to the great outdoors this summer, NOAA satellites are ready to capture distress signals from …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:07 GMT

NOAA announces new members to the Hydrographic Services Review Panel

New federal committee members to advise NOAA on its navigation services June 18, 2012 Last month, NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco, Ph.D. appointed four new members to the Hydrographic Services Review Panel, a federal advisory committee comprised of …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:07 GMT

IWC meetings open in Panama; NOAA team working to protect whales

NOAA team working to protect whales July 3, 2012 A humpback whale and its calf in NOAA's Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. Download here. (Credit: NOAA) NOAA, with staff from the State Department, U.S. Marine Mammal Commission, …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:07 GMT

Marinette Marine Corporation launches NOAA fisheries survey vessel Reuben Lasker

New ship will support NOAA marine research on U.S. West Coast June 18, 2012 NOAA Ship Reuben Lasker will assess fish stocks and study other marine life, including marine mammals and sea turtles, on the U.S. West Coast. Download here. (Credit: Val Ihde, …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:06 GMT

NOAA’s annual lightning safety campaign offers lifesaving resources and information

June 24-30 is Lightning Safety Awareness Week June 20, 2012 This week, NOAA’s National Weather Service is taking its lightning safety message to the “lightning capital of the country” – Tampa, Fla., a city with more lightning strikes than any other in the …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:06 GMT

Gulf of Mexico ‘dead zone’ predictions feature uncertainty

June 20, 2012 Less oxygen dissolved in the water is often referred to as a “dead zone” (in red above) because most marine life either dies, or, if they are mobile such as fish, leave the area. Habitats that would normally be teeming with life become, …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:06 GMT

U.S. Commerce Department announces 2012 regional fishery council appointments

June 25, 2012 The Commerce Department today announced the appointment of 30 new and returning members to the eight regional fishery management councils that partner with NOAA’s Fisheries Service to manage ocean fish stocks. The councils were established by …

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