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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…

The 10 remaining vaquitas have enough genetic diversity to rebuild their species, but only if there is a dramatic reduction of…

<!-- Why should we care about the ocean? …

The world ocean provides so many benefits. Here are ten things the ocean does for humans and the planet: - The air we breathe: The ocean produces over half of the world's oxygen and absorbs 50 times more carbon…

Historic shipwrecks. Colorful coral reefs. Amazing marine wildlife. NOAA's national marine sanctuaries and estuarine research reserves offer all this and more to diving enthusiasts in coastal U.S. states and…

Estuaries are some of the most productive ecosystems in the world and are home to many different plants and animals. Estuaries also support the U.S. economy in the form of seafood sales, jobs, and recreational activities such as…

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…

Here are some of the products and services provided by NOAA's National Ocean Service. The beach remains one of the most popular summer vacation destinations in the U.S. Both coastal residents and…

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 →