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There's a lot going on at NOAA's National Ocean Service.
NOS recently installed a new water level station at Maryland’s Baltimore Harbor, replacing an existing temporary station. The station features a new water level sensor, meteorological tower, electronics, and will deliver high-quality data in real time for decades to come.
Abandoned and derelict vessels leach pollutants into marine ecosystems, endanger boaters, and block vital waterways. With NOS’s support, communities throughout the Gulf Coast are coming together to clean up their local waters.
Oil spills are a race against time and every second matters. To accelerate the response to oil spills and other disasters, NOS has partnered with the U.S. Coast Guard to launch new drones that will serve as a powerful new tool for environmental protection.
The 2025 hurricane season has officially concluded, and NOS teams were there every step of the way, helping on the ground, from the sea, and in the clouds. Read about the ways NOS supports communities throughout each hurricane season and year round — some might surprise you!
We're celebrating corals from December 1 - 5, 2025! Coral reefs are the most diverse habitats on the planet. They serve as homes for thousands of species of marine life and people rely on them for food, coastal protection, and jobs.
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