NOAA's National Ocean Service: Topics

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Our Ocean Economy

Explore our curated list of stories about how the work at NOAA impacts our ocean economy.

Ecosystems

Explore our curated list of stories about promoting healthy and resilient coastal and marine ecosystems.

Geodesy

The science of accurately measuring and understanding the Earth's geometric shape, orientation in space, and gravity field.

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Ocean and Coastal Hazards

From hurricanes to coastal erosion to oil spills, our ocean and coastal areas face many hazards. Explore our curated list of stories about these topics.

Navigation

Explore our curated list of nautically-themed stories, ranging from nautical charts, to tides and currents, to maritime heritage.

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Ocean Observations

Explore our curated list of stories about the many ways we observe, monitor, and collect data about our ocean and coasts.

Our Ocean

Explore our curated list of ocean topics to learn about NOAA's role in protecting, exploring, and conserving this vast resource.

America's Great Outdoors

Explore our curated stories about NOAA outdoor recreational activities.

Tools

Explore our curated list of stories about National Ocean Service tools and services.