Voyage to the Aleutian Islands - Understanding Alaska’s Deep Sea Frontiers:
In the summer of 2004, NURP sponsored a pioneering scientific expedition to the waters surrounding a U. S. chain of islands that teem with marine life yet remain largely uninvestigated.

Assessment of Transoceanic NOBOB Vessels as Vectors for Nonindigenous Species Introductions to the Great Lakes:
Bythotrephes, Cercopagis, Gobies, Quagga Mussels... foreign sounding names that have become all too common to managers and users of the Great Lakes.

A New 'Habitattitude' ™ Can Help Prevent the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species:
What is the best way to deal with unwanted live aquarium fish?

Advancing Diving Technology:
NOAA's Undersea Research Program SCUBA dives to greater depths to study invasive lionfish.

Union City Tornado Makes History
As the devastating tornado tore through the small town of Union City, Okla., on May 24, 1973, no one knew the tremendous impact it would have on the development of weather radar.

Education and Outreach on a NOAA-Sponsored Ocean Expedition - For Some it Means Seeing Beyond Limitations to Possibilities.
How do you describe an expedition to unknown or little known ocean areas?

Ike Liked the Labs - How a "Scientific Siberia" Became the Hub of U.S. Atmospheric Research.
Fifty years ago this month, President Dwight D. Eisenhower stood at a podium in Boulder, Colorado, with the famous Flatirons rock formation in the scenic background.

Science Teachers Take Part in NOAA-led International Field Study
It might not be obvious from the average science textbook, but not all the big questions have been answered yet.

Tree-Ring Reconstructions of Streamflow Aid Drought Severity Assessment
Severe drought conditions have existed throughout the West for the past few years.

Guarding Water Gardens Against Invasive Species
Water gardening is increasing in popularity as a hobby.

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