Address given by NOAA Administrator Dr. Jane Lubchenco to European Parliament on sustainable fisheries
Top leaders from NOAA and the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) today signed a landmark agreement that will further strengthen cooperative science activities in the areas of climate, weather, oceans and coasts. The signing ceremony also marked the launch of the first four…
Estuaries 101, the newest multi-media, online science curriculum for middle school students developed for teachers by NOAA, offers students a virtual field trip to one of 28 estuaries around the country.
By Lina Younes The 2012 Hurricane Season will officially begin on June 1st. However, two named tropical storms on the list have made their early appearance in May weeks before the official season opening. Even though NOAA is predicting a near-normal 2012 hurricane season for the Atlantic Ocean and…
When the first hurricane emerges from the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico this season, NOAA will use a new statistical model to help predict the start of the 'eyewall replacement cycle,' a key indicator that a storm’s strength and size is about to change dramatically. This new tool adds…
As European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries and U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, we come together this week to advance our shared goals of healthy oceans and seafood, prosperous and sustainable fisheries, and economically vibrant coastal communities. To…
By Gene Rodrigues Last week was a huge milestone for Southern California Edison — we recycled our 1 millionth refrigerator. A million refrigerators is enough to fill a football stadium. Partners from EPA’s ENERGY STAR and Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) programs and the National Resources…
Bering Sea marine mammals, birds, and fish are shifting where they eat, bear their young, and make their homes in response to changes in sea ice extent and duration. These patterns of change are documented in a special issue of the journal of Deep Sea Research II now available online.
By Scott Fraser I am not a triathlete; those people are animals! But each year I “compete” in one or two Olympic distance triathlons. A friend recently asked me the same question I continually ask myself during the race, “Why do you want to do this?” Good question. Well, for me, it’s a…
Following an updated population assessment that shows overfishing of Gulf of Mexico red snapper has ended and the population is rebounding, NOAA is increasing the 2012 commercial and recreational fishing catch limits for the species.
By Jeanethe Falvey Years ago, my best friend called me while leaving the movie theater specifically to say, “my mom says you’re exactly like Dory!” I replied, “I really want to take that as a compliment, but I’m not so sure that I can.” You see, I had already seen this movie. Images of…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Invasive Carp Research Program / Flooding Disperses Invasive Plant, Fish Species Asian carp are in direct competition with native aquatic species for food and habitat. Their rapid population increase is disrupting the ecology and…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- USDA Provides Funding to Cooperators for Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention (May 24, 2012) USDA will support 321 projects in all 50 states that help to prevent the introduction or spread of plant pests and diseases…
The USGS provides access to water-resources data collected at approximately 1.5 million sites in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Online access to this data is organized around the categories listed to the left. The USGS investigates the occurrence, quantity, quality,…
By Lina Younes As many families across the United States and Puerto Rico are getting ready for the unofficial kickoff of summer activities, there are some things to keep in mind to stay safe and healthy. First of all, whether you are going to the beach, going camping, engaging in sports, gardening,…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- WSSA Says Online Databases and Smartphone Apps Make It Easier than Ever to Track Invasive Weeds (May 21, 2012) Online databases and new smartphone applications are making it easier than ever to track and map infestations of…
By Maribeth Bambino Chitkara, MD It was almost a year after her initial diagnosis at the age of 26, just around Thanksgiving, when we found out that my younger sister Melissa’s melanoma had spread. From that point on, Melissa’s battle with melanoma was a blur of surgeries, radiation and…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Many New Upcoming Invasive Species Related Conferences added (U.S. and International), including : Pacific NorthWest Economic Region's 2012 Invasive Species Conference - "The Power of Partnerships" -- Jul 19-19, 2012…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- The Economic Cost of Large Constrictor Snakes (Jan 2012) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in partnership with many organizations, has spent more than $6 million since 2005 finding and applying solutions to the growing problem of…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week -- May 20-26, 2012: Spot the Purple Trap for EAB Awareness Week (May 21, 2012) EAB is one of many "Hungry Pests" that can cause significant damage to our country's natural resources.…