The nation’s ocean and Great Lakes continue to fuel economic growth across the nation. The latest economic figures in NOAA’s report on the U.S. Ocean and Great Lakes Economy show employment from the ocean economy grew 2.7% in 2016, compared to the national average employment growth of 1.7%.
In our latest podcast, we uncover the technology behind ocean gliders, and what they can do for us to prepare us for hurricanes.
Scientists have discovered that some of the chemicals found in sunscreen and other personal health products also threaten the health of coral reefs.
Learn about hurricanes and explore National Ocean Service roles and responsibilities related to hurricane preparedness, response, and recovery.
Like GPS devices for drivers, digital charts make traveling on the ocean easier for mariners. In our latest podcast, learn how digital charts make navigation safer and more efficient.
There are some factors that cause the tides to be higher than what is "normally" seen from day to day. View our bulletin to see when you may experience higher than normal high tides for the period of time between June and August, 2019.
NOAA scientists are forecasting this summer’s Gulf of Mexico hypoxic zone or ‘dead zone’ to be approximately 7,829 square miles, or roughly the size of Massachusetts. The annual prediction is based on U.S. Geological Survey river flow and nutrient data.
A new web-based interactive tool for ocean mapping and planning provides professional users and the general public with opportunities to explore the ocean from their own computer.
New video series! Join Bruckner Chase, ocean and coastal safety expert, as he visits our nation’s favorite coasts to share expert tips and local knowledge on how to ensure your visit to any beach stays fun and safe.
Gliders are an increasingly important tool for hurricane research and forecasting because they help to identify essential ocean features and processes, such as the mixing of deep cold water and warm surface waters. We can steer gliders to gather data where we don’t have any other assets.
Carbon is the foundation for all life on Earth. The carbon cycle is nature's way of recycling carbon atoms. Get what you need to know in under two minutes with our new animated video!
Thousands of oil spills happen every year, and most pollution cases don’t make the news. See how NOAA uses science to figure out exactly what damage has been done so that ecosystems can be restored.
Citizen science typically involves data collection by members of the public who pass their information along to researchers trying to answer real-world questions. NOAA offers many opportunities. See how you can help!
