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There's a lot going on at NOAA's National Ocean Service.
This April marks 15 years since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill — the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history. The incident resulted in the tragic loss of 11 lives, the release of approximately 134 gallons of oil into the Gulf of America, and unprecedented impacts to coastal resources and the people who depend on them. NOAA was on the scene from the earliest moments of the event to guide emergency response and environmental assessment efforts; and has continued to work over the past 15 years to restore the Gulf, advance oil spill science and technologies, and improve preparedness to support future events.
NOAA’s National Ocean Service (NOS) has a unique mission that includes some of the most interesting parts of government! NOS is America’s leader in coastal and ocean science, technology, and management. We balance economic and environmental needs and deliver tools and services that directly support national security and the public. Dive in to learn more about how NOS works for you each and every day.
Specialists work with federal and local partners to map wreckage and ensure safe navigation on the Potomac River
Real-time data on coastal conditions will support improved maritime navigation in New York.
A drift card released near Nantucket, Massachusetts was found 48 years later and 3,000 miles away in Scotland.
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