New management measures for Gulf of Maine cod for 2012 NOAA has set new 2012 catch limits for Gulf of Maine cod of 6,700 metric tons, reflecting collaborative work with the fishing industry to prevent a much larger cut.
Global temperatures 22nd warmest on record for February Despite coolest February on record since 2008, February 2012 marks the 324th consecutive month with a global temperature above the 20th century average, according to NOAA's National Climatic Data Center.
Risk of major flooding in spring is low for the first time in four years No area of the country faces a high risk of major to record spring flooding, largely due to the limited winter snowfall, according to NOAA's annual Spring Outlook, which forecasts the potential for flooding from April to June.
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