NOAA Researchers and Partners find new Record-sized Coral Colony in American Samoa

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Researchers and Partners find new Record-sized Coral Colony in American Samoa | site |



(Information contained in National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [NOAA] press release dated: January 22, 2021)

January 22, 2021 - - NOAA-funded researchers have identified a new record size coral colony at Ta’u Island in American Samoa, even larger than the island’s Big Momma colony, one of the largest in the world.

Pictured: Big Momma, a large coral head, in the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa. NOAA-funded researchers have recently identified a NEW, record-sized coral colony at Ta'u Island in American Samoa, even larger than the island's Big Momma colony, one of the largest in the world. (NOAA National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa)

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says Sea Ice Loss and Extreme Wildfires mark another Year of Arctic Change | site |


NOAA's Arctic Report Card: 15 years of observations document impact of changing polar climate


(Information contained in National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [NOAA] news release: December 8-10, 2020)

December 8, 2020 - - NOAA’s 15th Arctic Report Card catalogs for 2020 the numerous ways that climate change continues to disrupt the polar region, with second-highest air temperatures and second-lowest summer sea ice driving a cascade of impacts, including the loss of snow and extraordinary wildfires in northern Russia.

The Arctic Report Card is an annual compilation of original, peer-reviewed environmental observations and analyses of a region undergoing rapid and ...

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says Record-breaking Atlantic Hurricane Season draws to an End | site |




NOAA says Improved forecasts, extensive preparedness helped protect lives and property


(Information contained in National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) news release: November 24, 2020

The extremely active 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is drawing to a close with a record-breaking 30 named storms and 12 landfalling storms in the continental United States. While the official hurricane season concludes on November 30, tropical storms may continue to develop past that day.

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NOAA’s seasonal hurricane outlooks accurately predicted a high likelihood of an above-normal season with a strong possibility of it...

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says Large, deep Antarctic Ozone Hole to persist into November | site |



(October 30, 2020) - - On October 30, 2020 the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published the following information:

Persistent cold temperatures and strong circumpolar winds supported the formation of a large and deep Antarctic ozone hole that will persist into November, NOAA and NASA scientists reported today.

A NOAA ozonesonde - - an instrument used to help scientists monitor the Antarctic ozone hole - - ascends over the South Pole in this time-lapse photo taken October 21, 2020. Ideal weather conditions helped create a large, persistent ozone hole that will last into November 2020. (Courtesy of Yuya Makino/IceCube)

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Connect with NOAA Education at the American Geophysical Union 2019 Fall Meeting| site |


(December 5, 2019) - - Today (December 5, 2019), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published the following information:

December 5, 2019 - - From December 9-13, more than 25,000 scientists and decision-makers from more than 100 countries will gather in San Francisco, California, for the American Geophysical Union (AGU) 2019 Fall Meeting. There are hundreds of presentations, sessions, workshops, and posters to see, including opportunities to meet up with NOAA Education. Here’s a handy guide on how to connect with us.

Stop by the NOAA booth.

Come visit booth 921 in the exhibit hall to learn about NOAA’s work and network with us. Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor as we work to keep the public informed of the changing environment...

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