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Dangers at the Beach

Rip currents account for more than 80 percent of rescues performed by surf beach lifeguards. They are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore that quickly pull swimmers out to sea. Rip currents…

Tackling Harmful Algal Blooms

NOAA, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and 12 other federal agencies are working to improve research and communications about the risks of harmful algal blooms and hypoxia, twin threats to our nation's waters. Continue Reading

Dangers at the Beach

Rip currents account for more than 80 percent of rescues performed by surf beach lifeguards. They are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore that quickly pull swimmers out to sea. Rip currents…

Keeping America’s Beachgoers Safe

Here are some of the products and services provided by NOAA, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Ocean Service. The beach remains one of the most popular summer vacation destinations in the United States. Both coastal residents and

Our Ocean Economy

See how the National Ocean Service provides data, tools, and services that support coastal economies and their contribution to the national economy with our new ocean economy portal. Continue →

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