From the Coast to the Coral Reef Crest: Management of Back Reef Systems
While most people have some knowledge of coral reef ecosystems, many may not be aware of back reef systems.

Ghostnets - Invisible Predator
Thousands of miles from any human habitation, fishing nets lost or abandoned foul huge swaths of the Pacific Ocean.

Sinking of USS O-9 Remains a Mystery
In September 2004, a NOAA-sponsored high-tech, maritime archaeology expedition went to a wreck site to shed light on what happened the morning of June 20, 1941 off the Isle of Shoals, New Hampshire, that caused the American submarine USS O-9 to sink, taking the lives of all 34 crewmen.

Asian invader musseling in on U.S. habitats
The Asian green mussel, an invasive species that has caused fouling problems at power plants on the Florida coast since it was first discovered there in 1999, would be right at home in Southern California and in most of the Gulf Coast's bays and estuaries if it finds its way to those locations, according to biologist Dr. David Hicks.

The Tropical Atmosphere Ocean (TAO) Array Expands into Indian Ocean
The Indian Ocean is unique among the three tropical ocean basins in that it is blocked at 25°N by the Asian land mass.

Liquid Gold: Partnership Studies Key to West’s Welfare
"There's gold in them thar hills," is a saying that came out of the California Gold Rush of 1849.

Recent Encounters with Great White Sharks in Hawai‘ian Waters
Human encounters with great white sharks or great whites (Carcharodon carcharias) are relatively uncommon, which is fortunate for those who enjoy ocean sports, but not so fortunate for researchers trying to obtain information about the biology of this species.

...The Shot
The wreck of RMS Titanic lay on the ocean floor more than two miles below NOAA ship Ronald H. Brown.

The Persistent Professor: Jody Deming Carves a Crucial Niche in Cold Seas
Worldwide, the mean water temperature of the sea floor is about three degrees Centigrade, barely above the freezing point of seawater.

Arkansas Teacher at Sea on board the NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown:
During the Stratus 2004 cruise, a NOAA project off the coast of Chile focused on deployment of observing system platforms and climate research, an 8th grade science teacher participated in scientific operations on board.

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