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Trump FY 2027 budget signals deep concerns for NOAA, ocean science, and disaster preparedness. The FY2027 budget proposal from President Trump lays out significant changes to federal funding for ocean […]
NOAA-led ocean mapping expedition in Cook Islands hailed as a resounding success. Exploration Vessel Nautilus, operated by the Ocean Exploration Trust, successfully completed a ground-breaking three-week mission to map and explore […]
Alaska Senators and NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator to speak with industry at annual Wild Alaska Pollock meeting. Last Chance to Register for the Pivotal Event in Seattle on September 18th. […]
NOAA awards $95.m contract for technology upgrades, essential maintenance on NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has awarded $95,408,666 to JAG Alaska, Inc. from Seward, Alaska, […]
NOAA Fisheries releases National Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan. Their National Seafood Strategy, released in 2023, outlines their direction for supporting the U.S. seafood economy and enhancing the resilience of the seafood […]
NOAA reaches key milestone in designation of Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. Agency releases final environmental impact statement for West Coast sanctuary. The designation process for the proposed Chumash Heritage National […]
NOAA recommends nearly $220m in funding for coastal projects. NOAA of the USA is recommending nearly $220 million in funding for 32 transformational habitat restoration and coastal resilience projects this […]
NOAA Fisheries releases 2023 Ecosystem Status Reports for Alaska. NOAA Fisheries has released the 2023 Ecosystem Status Reports for the eastern Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, and Gulf of Alaska. These […]
NOAA announces $28 million across 2 funding opportunities to tackle marine debris. The Department of Commerce and NOAA announced the availability of up to $28 million across two funding opportunities […]
NOAA Fisheries of the USA has released its first-ever National Seafood Strategy after several rounds of stakeholder input and a public comment period earlier this year. The strategy underscores NOAA’s strong commitment […]
NOAA propose new critical habitat for green sea turtles. NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces a proposal to designate new areas of critical habitat to protect […]
NOAA partners receive $14 million to enhance ocean and coastal observations through Investing in America agenda. NOAA announced an investment of $14 million over two years through President Biden’s Investing […]
NOAA Fisheries has released the Annual Report to Congress on the Status of U.S. Fisheries. This report highlights successful management of U.S. fisheries and the broad economic impact of commercial […]
NOAA considers sanctuary in waters around Pacific Remote Islands. NOAA announced it is starting the process to potentially designate a new national marine sanctuary in the Pacific Remote Islands area, as directed by […]
NOAA Fisheries reveals details of strategic plan. NOAA Fisheries Strategic Plan for 2022–2025 has been announced. The plan tiers from the Department of Commerce Strategic Plan, which has one overarching […]
NOAA plan to enhance growth of U.S. aquaculture. NOAA has published its first-ever 5-Year Strategic Plan for Aquaculture in the USA to guide the agency’s work from 2023-2028. The Strategic Plan was developed […]
NOAA recommends $11.8m fishery projects funding. NOAA Fisheries of the USA has recommended more than $11.8 million for 44 projects under the 2022 Saltonstall-Kennedy Competitive Grants Programme. The projects fall into […]
NOAA Fisheries has announced that Mr. Jon Kurland is the new Regional Administrator for NOAA Fisheries’ Alaska Region. He will assume his new duties on March 27, 2022. Mr. Kurland […]
NOAA to consider broadening Seafood Import Monitoring Programme. NOAA Fisheries of the USA has submitted a report to Congress on the development of a priority list of species for consideration under […]
Irish scientists collaborate with NOAA to test new HABscope. A HABscope, a microscope with an attached iPod using artificially intelligent software is currently being tested by scientists from the Marine […]
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