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News Articles: NOAA

A right whale swims in the ocean, entangled in fishing gear.

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  • Environment

Right whales vs. commercial fishing: no ‘easy solution’ for NOAA, says Raimondo

Once hunted to near-extinction, the greatest threats to the endangered North Atlantic right whale now are accidental encounters with humans.

March 16, 2023
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By:
  • Jacob Fischler
A killer whale, measuring more than 20 feet, died after beaching itself in Palm Coast, Fla., on Wednesday, authorities said.

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  • Animals

First orca whale to be stranded in southeast U.S. in decades showed signs of illness

A killer whale more than 20 feet long died after beaching itself in Palm Coast, Fla. This is the third known orca to be stranded in the southeastern U.S. and the first since 1956, an official says.

January 13, 2023
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By:
  • Kaitlyn Radde
Hurricane Michael storm damage

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  • Weather

Southwest Georgia prepares for 'above average' hurricane season

Hurricane season begin June 1 and counties in Southwest Georgia are getting prepared. Forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say the upcoming season could be above average with 14 to 21 named storms. 

May 31, 2022
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By:
  • Amanda Andrews
A volunteer helps set up snacks at a cooling center established  to help vulnerable residents ride out the second dangerous heat wave to grip the Pacific Northwest last summer, on Aug. 11, 2021.

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  • Climate

Extreme weather in the U.S. cost 688 lives and $145 billion last year, NOAA says

In an on overview published ahead of its full report, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said that 2021 ranked the third costliest on record for such events.

January 11, 2022
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By:
  • Scott Neuman
This Climate.gov graphic shows how La Niña generally affects weather conditions in the United States. Forecasters say there's a nearly 90% chance that La Niña conditions will be in place from December 2021 to February 2022.

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  • Weather

La Niña is coming. Here's what that means for winter weather in the U.S.

The climate pattern known as La Niña generally brings winters that are drier and warmer than usual across the southern U.S. and cooler and wetter in the northern part of the country.

October 15, 2021
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
Aerial view of a coral reef area at Playa Blanca, in Portobelo, Colon province, Panama, on April 16, 2021. A massive new report shows that the world's coral reefs are under stress, but could recover if greenhouse gas emissions are significantly reduced.

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  • Climate

A new report shows just how much climate change is killing the world's coral reefs

Rising ocean temperatures killed 14% of the world's coral reefs, a new analysis finds. But it's not without hope: Experts say many can recover if immediate action is taken to curb future warming.

October 05, 2021
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
More than a mile underwater, the cartoon doppelgangers were found side by side.

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  • Science

A Research Vessel Found SpongeBob Look-Alikes A Mile Under The Ocean's Surface

A photo of a real-life sponge and starfish hanging out together delighted the internet. But "the reality is a little crueler than perhaps a cartoon would suggest," says the researcher who posted it.

July 31, 2021
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By:
  • Laurel Wamsley
a right whale mother and calf

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  • Animals

Report: Most Ships Violate Speed Limits That Protect Right Whales

A new analysis by environmental group Oceana finds most vessels on the ocean violate speed restrictions aimed at protecting endangered right whales, and the Southeast has the worst compliance.

July 22, 2021
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By:
  • Emily Jones
Streets and homes flooded in Newport Beach, Calif., during a high tide in July 2020. So-called sunny day floods are getting more common in coastal cities and towns as sea levels rise due to climate change.

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  • Science

There's Not A Cloud In The Sky, But Your House Could Still Be Underwater

Coastal areas are seeing a steady increase in high tide flooding. Scientists warn the problem is accelerating as the Earth gets hotter. And a little wobble in the Moon's orbit isn't helping.

July 15, 2021
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By:
  • Rebecca Hersher
Tia Tate is a computational biologist currently working in a postdoctoral position at a federal agency in North Carolina.

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  • Science

Why Having Diverse Government Scientists Is Key To Dealing With Climate Change

Climate and health policies rely on scientific expertise. But the federal science workforce has been shaped by decades of political interference, underfunding and race and gender bias.

April 30, 2021
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By:
  • Rebecca Hersher
The logo of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seen at the Nation Hurricane Center in Miami on Aug. 29, 2019. President Biden has nominated Rick Spinrad to head NOAA.

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  • Environment

Biden Taps A Former Top Scientist At NOAA To Lead The Weather And Climate Agency

Rick Spinrad previously served as the agency's top scientist. His nomination comes at a difficult period for NOAA, which spent the Trump administration mired in scandal and without a permanent leader.

April 25, 2021
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By:
  • Eric McDaniel
A satellite image from September 2017 shows Hurricane Irma, left, and Hurricane Jose, right, in the Atlantic Ocean. NOAA says the average annual number of tropical storms in the Atlantic has slightly increased.

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  • Science

Expect More Tropical Storms, NOAA Warns

NOAA is updating its definition of what a "normal" Atlantic hurricane season looks like, based on the last 30 years. The average number of hurricanes in the new normal has risen from 6 to 7.

April 09, 2021
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By:
  • Rebecca Hersher
A U.S. satellite captures cloud cover over North America on Monday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced it has upgraded its weather forecasting model to use more satellite weather data.

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  • Science

NOAA Upgrades Forecasts As Climate Change Drives More Severe Storms

The computer model that predicts the weather is getting more power. Climate change is upping the stakes for forecasters as extreme weather gets more common and residents demand earlier warnings.

March 22, 2021
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By:
  • Rebecca Hersher
Tail of a right whale, tangled in blue fishing gear

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  • Animals

NOAA Taking Input On New Right Whale Rules

New federal rules aim to protect right whales, but critics say they don't go far enough.

February 10, 2021
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By:
  • Emily Jones
The appointment of a climate change denier to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration comes as Americans face profound threats stoked by climate change, from the vast, deadly wildfires in the West to an unusually active hurricane season in the South and East.

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  • Science

Longtime Climate Science Denier Hired At NOAA

David Legates, a professor whose research has been supported by fossil fuel companies, has been hired for a top position at the federal agency that oversees weather and climate forecasting.

September 13, 2020
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  • Rebecca Hersher and
  • Joe Palca
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