Caribbean coral reef with a school of fishA recent NOAA study may lead to a better understanding of how coral reefs will adapt to ocean acification.
artistic rendering of a sea otterA final blueprint for establishing a national system of marine protected areas was released on Nov. 19, a major step forward in the conservation of important natural and cultural resources for future generations.
Three images of marine sanctuaries in coastal CaliforniaNew management plans are available for three west coast marine sanctuaries.
A waterfront town in GrenadaNOS experts recently wrapped up the latest in a series of meetings with Caribbean countries, part of a U.N. program to help develop national-level plans around the region to cut down on marine pollution.
flooded homes following Hurricane Katrina The head of NOS recently participated in an international summit focused on the many challenges facing coastal cities, such as severe flooding in the aftermath of storms like Hurricane Katrina.
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