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- U.S. Senator Richard B. Shelby (Ala.) joined NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Eric Schwaab (left) and NOAA National Ocean Service Assistant Administrator David Kennedy (right) in cutting the ribbon formally opening the new Gulf of Mexico Disaster Response Center today.
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What can a rock tell us about ecosystem recovery after the Exxon Valdez oil spill? Check out what a NOAA scientist learned after visiting the same rock for almost 20 years:National Ocean Service shared a link.
NOAA Storm 'QuickLooks' are now being issued for Tropical Storm Rafael. This free online tool is a snapshot of near real-time coastal and weather observations for areas affected by a storm.National Ocean Service shared a link.
NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson sea floor mapping project leads to much more than just nautical charts in Long Island Sound. See how:- NOAA’s Sanctuary Ocean Count volunteer program receives national recognition for effort to count Hawaii’s endangered whale population. Get the story: http://go.usa.gov/Y8pe
- This month, NOAA’s tides and currents experts rolled out three new observational systems on the East and West coasts of the United States. Get the story: http://go.usa.gov/YkjQ
- Spruce up your desktop with one of our new desktop wallpapers celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Coastal Zone Management Act: http://go.usa.gov/YBEm
The Coastal Zone Management Act was established by Congress on October 27, 1972, to preserve, protect, develop, enhance, and restore the nation's coastal resources. Over the past 40 years, this act has proven to be one of America's best tools to safeguard our coastal areas. - Take your pick from our list of ocean- and coast-related mobile apps and websites! http://go.usa.gov/YZ9x
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On the heels of Hawaii’s first confirmed report of Japan tsunami debris, NOAA and partners are already examining the second confirmed item: a barnacled skiff which a fisherman found off the Hawaii coast—and which he wants to keep. Get the story on the Response and Restoration blog:National Ocean Service shared a link.
Did you know that NOAA's Coast Survey maintains an online collection of historical maps and charts with about 35,000 images that you can download and print for free?- This month marks the 40th anniversary of the signing of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, which created our nation's national marine sanctuary system. What are sanctuaries? How do these special areas help to protect and conserve our ocean? Our latest podcast features a NOAA Ocean Today video to put this milestone in perspective. http://go.usa.gov/YbKG
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Have you heard of NOAA's Teacher at Sea program? Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 field season. Learn more here:National Ocean Service updated their cover photo.
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Do you have questions about marine debris from the 2011 Japanese tsunami?
You'll find answers on NOAA's marine debris website:- Louisiana expands its coastal zone boundary. Get the details: http://go.usa.gov/YYJQ
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A new mobile website from NOAA's Response and Restoration delivers a handheld chemical response encyclopedia to emergency responders:- What's the difference between a hurricane watch and a warning? Get the answer in our latest Ocean Fact: http://go.usa.gov/YCjT
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