NOAA Ship Fairweather sets sail to map areas of the Arctic

NOAA Ship Fairweather, a 231-foot survey vessel, departed Kodiak, Alaska, today on a mission to conduct hydrographic surveys in remote areas of the Arctic where depths have not been measured since before the U.S. bought Alaska in 1867....

Widespread flood threat to continue through summer: 2011 could rival Great Flood of 1993

Many rivers in the upper Midwest and northern Plains remain above flood stage, and the threat for more flooding will continue through the summer, forecasters at NOAA’s National Weather Service said Wednesday....

Western Governors, NOAA agree to work together to improve climate services

When it comes to climate, Western governors know that access to timely and accurate information saves lives and property and helps local businesses....

NOAA sets fishing quotas for bluefin tuna

NOAA today announced quotas and other measures for bluefin tuna that underscore the nation’s commitment to sustainable science-based management of this vital fish stock. The allocations divide the available 2011 U.S. bluefin tuna quota of 957 metric tons among commercial and recreational fishing sectors for the fishing season that began on June 1....

Average U.S. temperature increases by 0.5 degrees F - New 1981-2010 'normals' to be released this week

According to the 1981-2010 normals to be released by NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) on July 1, temperatures across the United States were on average, approximately 0.5 degree F warmer than the 1971-2000 time period....