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A Salute to NOAA's Iconic Disney Cousin

This Disney "icon" of lesser fame but equal significance — at least as far as NOAA is concerned — is the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (C&GS) Eagle. During World War II, The Walt Disney Studio actually designed an insignia for C&GS, the predecessor of NOAA's Office of Coast Survey, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services, National Geodetic Survey, and Office of Marine and Aviation Operations. More...

NOAA-sponsored Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Ecosystems Research Opens in Florida

Late last month, Nova Southeastern University officially opened its new Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Ecosystems Research at John U. Lloyd Beach State Park. The 86,000-square-foot research facility is now the largest in the nation dedicated to the study of coral reef ecosystems. The center will host coral specialists from across the globe, and make it possible for groundbreaking coral research to continue in the controlled setting of a state-of-the-art laboratory. More...

NOAA Provides Weekly Harmful Algal Bloom Forecasts for Lake Erie

The western shores of Lake Erie have long been a longed-for destination of Ohio residents and others from nearby states. For many, summer would not be complete without time spent fishing, boating, or kayaking at Huntington Beach, Headlands State Park, or the ever popular Put-in-Bay. The annual economic value of Lake Erie tourism is estimated at $10 billion, and that’s before considering the large commercial fishery that thrives there, too. More...

NOAA Makes a New Start for Arctic Nautical Charts

While it may be hard to fathom, modern fuel tankers that transport millions of gallons of oil across the Arctic are sometimes forced to rely on ocean depth measurements reported by the explorer and mapmaker Captain James Cook back in 1778! More...

Discover NOAA's Sanctuaries and Reserves

Planning a trip this summer? We hope to inspire you to discover America's great outdoors with this handy map of NOAA sanctuaries and reserves. With activities ranging from diving, hiking, and boating to fishing, picnicking, and birding ... there's something for everybody! More...