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2.1. The Proposed Improved Evolution FormulationIn this paper, an improved evolution formulation for dynamic shoreline planforms is proposed on the basis of the polar coordinate and rectangular control volume. The proposed improved…

In this video message, NOS Deputy Assistant Administrator Rachael Dempsey shares how recent advancements in the GRAV-D project will help reduce risk for…

In this video message, NOS Assistant Administrator Nicole LeBoeuf celebrates the 25th anniversary of NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration. (Video Transcript)…

Workers clean oil from the rocks following a spill in Port Arthur, Texas in January 2010. In 1976, the tanker Argo Merchant grounded near Nantucket Shoals in Massachusetts. When…

NEWS FEED More Than 91,000 Bags of Trash Collected from Delaware Roads in 2023Date Posted: February 8, 2024 DOL Reissues Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate LettersDate Posted: February 8, 2024…

With its sunny beaches, lively nightlife, and wide range of cultures, Miami seems like the perfect place to learn and have fun at the same time. Still, it can be hard for students in this busy city to find the right mix between studying…

PROVIDENCE – In every year since Rhode Island started participating in the International Coastal Cleanup more than 35 years ago, cigarette butts outnumbered every other type of trash collected by volunteers along the state’s more than…

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In this video message, NOS Assistant Administrator Nicole LeBoeuf shares the news that NOAA and partners helped recover over $92 million from polluters to restore seven…

A non-lethal method of catching great white sharks and releasing them 500 metres further out to sea can make the predators steer clear of beaches where people swim

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station took this photograph of Destin,…

Quincy, Mass., Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Breezeline employees and family members volunteered their time this fall to clean up parks and beaches in eight states. The cleanup efforts took place at nine locations in New…

2022 Education Infographic Every day, our educators share the treasures of the National Marine Sanctuary System with the public. We work to engage, inspire, and connect people with these special places and…

Precision Marine Navigation Aerial view of Long Beach, California. Credit: iStock …

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The National Ocean Service provides data, tools, and services that protect our ecosystems and enhance climate and economic resilience. In this video message, NOS Assistant Administrator Nicole LeBoeuf…

Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers participate in a wide variety of activities including diving, whale identification, beach cleanups, water quality monitoring, collecting…

A rare image of a landing ship (LST-1078) putting troops and tractors ashore, Mā`alaea Bay. (Bishop Museum)…

The majority of the collective waters in national marine sanctuaries are open to recreational fishing, providing opportunities for anglers of all ages and fostering a sense of responsibility for America's great outdoors. Did…

Creating a habitat ecosystem map of the seafloor is a tricky process. Learn how it works in this two-minute video.

An ocean glider is an autonomous underwater vehicle used to collect ocean data. Scientists are now experimenting with using gliders to locate populations of spawning fish. The glider shown in this video is outfitted with an acoustic…

Remotely Operated Vehicles provides scientists with "eyeballs" beneath the water to see the health of the ecosystem.

On March 28, 2015, NOAA Ship Nancy Foster deployed an autonomous glider off the eastern coast of St. Croix. Diving down to depths of 656 feet, the glider moved westward along the southern edge of the shelf break. On the fifth day,…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 10, 2014 Contacts:Sarah Marquis, NOAA, 949-222-2212 Vernon Smith, NOAA, 301-713-7248 NOAA and its partners…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Febuary 3, 2015 Contacts: Shelley DuPuy, NOAA, 409-621-5151 ext 106 Vernon Smith, NOAA, 301-713-7248 …

In this video message, NOS Assistant Administrator Nicole LeBoeuf shares a major advancement in NOAA’s capability to predict high tide flooding that is available for public use. Learn more…

National Ocean Service: Positioning America for the Future Coastal watershed counties were home to 163.8 million people in 2010, approximately 52 percent of the United States population. This number is expected to increase by…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Febuary 25, 2015 Contacts: Sarah Marquis, 949-222-2212 NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2015 Contacts: Keeley Belva, 301-643-6463Sarah Marquis, 949-222-2212 Cordell Bank and Gulf of the…

A stingray filmed by Remotely Operated Vehicle near St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, during a Caribbean coral reef mapping expedition in April, 2015.

A large group of invasive lionfish near St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, filmed during a Caribbean coral reef mapping expedition in April, 2015. During the 2015 Caribbean mapping expedition, 135 lionfish were spotted during a total of 26…

On September 17, 2023, the National Geodetic Survey began collecting aerial damage assessment images in the aftermath of Hurricane Lee. Imagery was collected in specific areas by NOAA aircraft, identified by NOAA in coordination with…

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Ocean Guardian Students Battle Invasive Species By Lisa Jensen Aliens have invaded the beaches of California. They're small,…

I’d like to take a moment to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments across our programs in FY 2017. More than 40 examples of our success appear in the newly released Fiscal Year 2017 Year in Review. Here are some numbers that help…

<!--NOS by the Numbers--> Introduction NOAA's National Ocean Service (NOS) provides science-based solutions through collaborative partnerships to address the evolving economic, environmental, and…

Community planners and decision makers now have an application guide to help them plan for the significant sea level rise the United States is expected to see in the next 30 years. The guide is a response to the Interagency Sea Level…

2018 is the third International Year of the Reef—a platform to highlight the importance of coral reefs. Covering less than one percent of the planet, coral reefs are the home to 25 percent of marine species and supply food to millions of…

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To acknowledge the importance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the world today, we celebrate GIS Day annually on the second Wednesday of November. GIS Day provides an international forum for users of GIS technology to…

In this video message, NOS Assistant Administrator Nicole LeBoeuf discusses National Ocean Month, an opportunity to celebrate our amazing ocean. One of the ways NOS celebrates is with a month-long social…

On September 29, the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) began collecting aerial damage assessment images in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Imagery is being collected in specific areas by NOAA aircraft, identified by…

Hello, I’m Nicole LeBoeuf, Assistant Administrator for NOAA’s National Ocean Service. To celebrate 50 years of ocean and coastal conservation, I’m excited to share with you that the U.S. Postal Service and NOAA’s Office of National…

Once every ten years, NOAA and the U.S. Census Bureau team up to capture snapshots of how our nation's population is changing over time. Learn about this special partnership — and our new "center of…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2015 Contacts: Malia Chow, 808-725-5902; Jennifer Barrett, 808-217-1721 Agency asks for public comments through…

Adm. Richard Brennan while commanding officer of NOAA Ship Rainier, circa 2013. This September marked the completion of the five-month expedition to the…

Citizen science is the collection of data by the general public to help scientists answer real-world questions. Citizen science programs engage volunteers in…

This report covers staff and program office accomplishments during fiscal year 2022, from new spatial models to help determine the best sites for new offshore wind farms to critical survey missions in the Great Lakes to…

In this video message, NOS Assistant Administrator Nicole LeBoeuf discusses how in 2022 NOAA and our partners recovered over $114 million dollars to restore six polluted U.S. waterways.…