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Image showing artist’s rendering of the NOAA-21 satellite in Earth's orbit.

NOAA-21 is operational

November 8, 2023

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Image showing artist’s rendering of the NOAA-21 satellite in Earth's orbit.

La Niña causes the jet stream to move northward and to weaken over the eastern Pacific. During La Niña winters, the South sees warmer and drier conditions than usual. The North and Canada tend to be wetter and colder.

'Triple-Dip' La Nina upends current understanding of ENSO

November 8, 2023

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El Nino, La Nina, ENSO

La Niña causes the jet stream to move northward and to weaken over the eastern Pacific. During La Niña winters, the South sees warmer and drier conditions than usual. The North and Canada tend to be wetter and colder.

Joseph “Jose” Smith, an IT Specialist at NOAA NESDIS.

Employee spotlight: Joseph 'Jose' Smith on family history and federal service

November 7, 2023

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diversity & inclusion

Joseph “Jose” Smith, an IT Specialist at NOAA NESDIS.

The small red shell is a juvenile white abalone on the inside edge of an adult abalone shell.

Endangered juvenile white abalone reproduces in wild, sparking hope for recovery

November 2, 2023

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The small red shell is a juvenile white abalone on the inside edge of an adult abalone shell.

Spencer poses in front of a decorative flower bed outside of a brick building.

Advice to future scholars: Time management and friendship during my EPP/MSI internship

November 2, 2023

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Office of Education

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Advice to future scholars

Internship line office: NOAA Research

Spencer poses in front of a decorative flower bed outside of a brick building.

PMEL staff gathered in May 2023 on the NOAA Western Regional Center campus. The lab marked its 50th Anniversary in October.

Celebrating 'a sea of knowledge': NOAA's Pacific Marine Environmental Lab turns 50

November 2, 2023

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labs & programs

PMEL staff gathered in May 2023 on the NOAA Western Regional Center campus. The lab marked its 50th Anniversary in October.

Photo of Point Arena Lighthouse in Point Arena, CA stands overlooking Greater Farallones national marine sanctuary.The tall, white lighthouse with a black light structure stands on a bluff that stretches out into the ocean. Next to the lighthouse is a low white house with a red roof.

Charting the course ahead: the National Ocean Service reveals new strategic plan

October 31, 2023

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Climate-Ready Coasts

coastal economies

coastal communities

Photo of Point Arena Lighthouse in Point Arena, CA stands overlooking Greater Farallones national marine sanctuary.The tall, white lighthouse with a black light structure stands on a bluff that stretches out into the ocean. Next to the lighthouse is a low white house with a red roof.

The team approaches the whale with specialized tools to remove the gear. This aerial drone image shows the complexity of the entanglement through the mouth and wrapped around the flukes. Taken under NOAA MMHSRP Permit No. 24359

Rescue in Alaska: First responders free entangled juvenile humpack whale

October 31, 2023

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The team approaches the whale with specialized tools to remove the gear. This aerial drone image shows the complexity of the entanglement through the mouth and wrapped around the flukes. Taken under NOAA MMHSRP Permit No. 24359

A car covered in a thick layer of snow, surrounded by heavily-laden trees, one of which has fallen down.

Blog: How does El Nino affect snowfall over North America?

October 31, 2023

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A car covered in a thick layer of snow, surrounded by heavily-laden trees, one of which has fallen down.

Emmelia smiles, posing on a boat. She wears a life jacket. They boat appears to be cruising at a slow speed on a calm, sunny day.

My internship learning firsthand about research and policymaking work at NOAA

October 26, 2023

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Office of Education

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Hollings Scholarship

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Internship line office: NOAA Fisheries

Takeover Tuesday

Emmelia smiles, posing on a boat. She wears a life jacket. They boat appears to be cruising at a slow speed on a calm, sunny day.