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There's a lot going on at NOAA's National Ocean Service.
NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey (NGS) is collecting aerial damage assessment images following the devastating flooding in the Texas Hill Country in the early hours of Friday, July 4, 2025. Imagery is collected by NOAA aircraft in specific areas identified by NOAA in coordination with FEMA and other state and federal partners.
Do you know your “Blue IQ?” In this video series, ocean and coastal safety expert Bruckner Chase uses relatable sports analogies and imagery to educate beachgoers about common threats in coastal waters. The series addresses the disconnect between ocean conditions and what people think they know about beach safety and their swimming strength.
This summer’s Gulf of America dead zone is forecasted to be average-sized, covering approximately 5,574 square miles — an area roughly three times the size of Delaware. The low-oxygen area occurs every summer, primarily due to excess nutrient pollution, and can kill fish and other marine life.
Did you know that June is National Ocean Month? As America’s leader in coastal and ocean science, technology, and management, we’re celebrating the ocean and its countless resources that inspire us, nourish us, and benefit our local economies.
A trip to the beach should be fun! Unfortunately, many people are injured or killed each year along our nation's beaches by dangerous waves, currents, and other hazards. With beach season upon us, explore the following resources to learn how you can best prepare, stay aware, and take action through changing beach, water, and weather conditions.
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