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NOAA unveils new land cover maps
NOAA unveils new land cover maps

The data will provide communities with better information for decisions and represents a large jump in visual resolution.

MAPS AND CHARTS
NOAA PORTS Celebrates 35 Years
NOAA PORTS Celebrates 35 Years

The PORTS system has delivered critical information to seaports nationwide, helping to keep mariners safe and maritime commerce moving.

COASTAL DATA
Expanding Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring
Expanding Harmful Algal Bloom monitoring

The new products for the Northeast coast and Great Lakes strengthen NOAA’s ability to deliver timely, science-based tools for state, local, and regional partners.

COASTAL SCIENCE
The winners of the 2025 Sanctuaries Photo Contest
2026 Sanctuaries Photo Contest

Past winners share their tips on catching the perfect image responsibly. Get ready to submit your photos before Labor Day!

Flooded parking places and street in front of shops on Dock Street in Annapolis, MD
El Niño and high tide flooding

The predicted El Niño could mean more high tide flooding for many locations.

The M/V Jireh grounded on Mona Island in 2012. Image credit: U.S. Coast Guard.
Grounded Ships and Oil Pollution

How we work to minimize harm and promote recovery when a ship runs aground.

Around the Ocean Service
  • The 20th Anniversary of the NOAA Marine Debris Program
    MILESTONES
  • A purposeful dive in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
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  • Study uncovers multidecadal drivers of Louisiana’s shrimp distributions
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