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October 4, 2023: An aerial view of the drought-hit harbor of Cacau Pirêra, where houses that normally float on the water are lying on the river bed in Iranduba, Amazonas, Brazil. October 2023 was the world’s — and South America’s — warmest October on record.

The planet just had its warmest October on record

November 15, 2023

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October 4, 2023: An aerial view of the drought-hit harbor of Cacau Pirêra, where houses that normally float on the water are lying on the river bed in Iranduba, Amazonas, Brazil. October 2023 was the world’s — and South America’s — warmest October on record.

President Joe Biden and Allison Fundis, COO of Ocean Exploration Trust, discuss an exhibit at American Possibilities: A White House Demo Day, on November 9, 2023.

NOAA research and technology featured at White House Demo Day

November 13, 2023

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President Joe Biden and Allison Fundis, COO of Ocean Exploration Trust, discuss an exhibit at American Possibilities: A White House Demo Day, on November 9, 2023.

October 9, 2023: An aerial view shows low water levels on the Mississippi River in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, revealing pipes that are typically underwater The low water levels caused barges and ships to run aground along parts of the Mississippi River in October and created saltwater intrusion concerns in southern Louisiana.

Mississippi River hit record-low levels in October

November 8, 2023

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October 9, 2023: An aerial view shows low water levels on the Mississippi River in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, revealing pipes that are typically underwater The low water levels caused barges and ships to run aground along parts of the Mississippi River in October and created saltwater intrusion concerns in southern Louisiana.

four students sit around a drain on the street with cars in the background. The students are wearing gloves and holding paint brushes. Around the drain is fresh white paint.

New funding opportunities to support K-12 environmental literacy, state-wide environmental education capacity

November 7, 2023

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four students sit around a drain on the street with cars in the background. The students are wearing gloves and holding paint brushes. Around the drain is fresh white paint.

Janelle grins in full SCUBA gear, floating at the surface of crystal clear, blue ocean water. In the background, mountains covered in green vegetation meet the shore.

EPP/MSI LMRCSC II prepares fellows for future careers in NOAA-mission enterprise

October 20, 2023

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Janelle grins in full SCUBA gear, floating at the surface of crystal clear, blue ocean water. In the background, mountains covered in green vegetation meet the shore.

A cartoon illustration of sea creatures looking at an Argo float underwater.

New education resource: Keeping an eye on the ocean with Argo robots

October 20, 2023

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A cartoon illustration of sea creatures looking at an Argo float underwater.

HUARINA, BOLIVIA – SEPTEMBER 29, 2023: An aerial view of a boat stuck in the dried lake bed of Lake Titicaca. The water level of Titicaca, the largest lake in South America, has been dropping drastically due to the unprecedented winter heat that hit the country. September 2023 was the warmest September on record for South America and the globe.

Topping the charts: September 2023 was Earth’s warmest September in 174-year record

October 13, 2023

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HUARINA, BOLIVIA – SEPTEMBER 29, 2023: An aerial view of a boat stuck in the dried lake bed of Lake Titicaca. The water level of Titicaca, the largest lake in South America, has been dropping drastically due to the unprecedented winter heat that hit the country. September 2023 was the warmest September on record for South America and the globe.

A screenshot of a web page dashboard that displays multiple types of data visualizations including rain gauge graphs filled with water, observation counts, and monthly calendars that visualize data collection over the years.

New CoCoRaHS Data Explorer gives volunteers an easier, more in-depth way to view data

October 12, 2023

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citizen science

A screenshot of a web page dashboard that displays multiple types of data visualizations including rain gauge graphs filled with water, observation counts, and monthly calendars that visualize data collection over the years.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 29, 2023: People attempt to clear a storm drain on Stratford Avenue amid flash flooding in the Flatbush neighborhood of New York City’s Brooklyn borough. September 2023 brought everything from flooding rain to tropical systems and blistering heat to parts of the U.S.

The U.S. just had its 7th-warmest September on record

October 10, 2023

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Billion-Dollar Disasters

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 29, 2023: People attempt to clear a storm drain on Stratford Avenue amid flash flooding in the Flatbush neighborhood of New York City’s Brooklyn borough. September 2023 brought everything from flooding rain to tropical systems and blistering heat to parts of the U.S.

NOAA announces the EPP/MSI 2023 Graduate Fellowship Program recipient

October 4, 2023

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