About PMEL
NOAA’s Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) is a federal laboratory that makes critical observations and conducts groundbreaking research to advance our knowledge of the global ocean and its interactions with the earth, atmosphere, ecosystems, and climate. PMEL’s mission is to a) observe, analyze, and predict oceanic and atmospheric phenomena, b) lead the development and deployment of innovative technologies, c) identify and understand ocean-related issues of major consequence, and d) inform society with well-documented, high quality science. Key research areas at PMEL include ocean acidification, tsunami detection and forecasting, hydrothermal vent systems, fisheries oceanography, and long term climate monitoring and analysis.
Who We Are
PMEL is a laboratory made up of around 200 scientists, engineers, administrative and IT professionals. Located in Seattle, Washington with a satellite campus in Newport, Oregon we conduct research around the globe.
What We Do
For over 40 years PMEL has been making critical observations and conducting groundbreaking research to advance our knowledge of the global ocean and its interactions with the earth, atmosphere, ecosystems, and climate.
- Climate Research
- Marine Ecosystem Research
- Oceans and Coastal Processes Research
- Research Innovation
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