U.S. experiences warmer than average September

Tropical Storm Lee drenches parts of the U.S. while extreme drought conditions persist in the Southern Plains...

Special Agent in Charge named for Northeast fisheries

Logan Gregory, an 18-year veteran of NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement, has been named Special Agent in Charge of the agency's Northeast Division, according to Enforcement Director Bruce Buckson....

Testimony by NOAA Administrator Dr. Jane Lubchenco on New England groundfish management

"Fishing jobs have been at the heart of this region for centuries. I take the challenges in the Northeast region very seriously, as I know you do. Following decades of overfishing and decline, including the collapse and closure of this fabled fishery, and years of legal battles, the past ten years have been particularly challenging for those who...

Acting Secretary Blank announces $102 million in wetlands, barrier island restoration awards for Louisiana

Acting Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank today announced $102 million for three Louisiana projects in the Barataria and Terrebone basins, to restore deteriorated wetlands and barrier island habitats along the state’s coast....

President to honor high-achieving, early career NOAA scientists

Three NOAA scientists were named today as recipients of the 2010 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). The award is the highest honor given by the U.S. government to outstanding scientists and engineers in the early stages of their careers....