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NOAA says Gulf of Mexico dead zone is smaller this year
The Gulf of Mexico "dead zone" is smaller than previous measurements and forecasts, NOAA announced. There are 2.8 million ...
Will fall be warm or cool in Texas? NOAA maps show what to expect through October
NOAA's seasonal outlook for August through October shows continued heat across Texas, with above-average temperatures ...
Two senior NOAA officials were just placed on leave. Both led ‘Sharpiegate’ inquiry
While the reasoning behind the move is not clear, the two officials affected led the investigation into whether NOAA’s ...
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NOAA satellite chief still doesn’t know why he’s on leave
Stephen Volz and another top NOAA official were placed on administrative leaves Friday. NOAA’s senior-most official ...
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NOAA to install temporary Galveston weather radio transmitter following months of downtime
A large blaze destroyed the full-time transmitter back on March 25th, along with the shelter in place for it. Officials say ...
NOAA expert shares what Bay Area residents can expect amid tsunami warning
A tsunami warning coordinator at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) joins KTVU and discusses the Bay ...
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NOAA budget cuts threaten climate research in Hawai‘i
Major funding cuts to NOAA are forcing international scientists like UK marine biologist Noam Vogt-Vincent to leave Hawai‘i, jeopardizing critical climate and ocean research. Experts warn the fallout ...
NOAA officials who led ‘Sharpiegate’ investigation placed on leave after clashing with Trump hires
The move comes days before a Senate committee votes on the nomination of Neil Jacobs, who was found to have violated the ...
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NOAA, transportation nominees clear Senate panel
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee approved President Donald Trump’s nominee for NOAA administrator ...
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New version release: NOAA/NSIDC Sea Ice Index, Version 4
NOAA@NSIDC is pleased to announce the release of Sea Ice Index, Version 4. This new version uses input data from the JAXA GCOM-W1 AMSR2 instrument for 1 January 2025 through forward processing. Input ...