Guide to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

NOAA logo The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, is an agency of the United States concerned with the science and policies of the nation's coasts, adjacent oceans, and atmosphere. They provide data for fisheries regulations, coastal conservation, and environmental protection and restoration policies. They are responsible for health and safety issues in the nation's waterways. They manage several national marine sanctuaries. They operate the National Weather Service, a number of environmental science satellites, and a fleet of boats, ships, and aircraft to carry out their scientific and environmental missions. They collaborate internationally to study global climate change.

Learn more about all aspects of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - the basic science they do in oceanography and meteorology, and their role in various fisheries and environmental conservation laws, policies, and regulations.

Technology Used to Collect Weather Data

Technology used to collect weather data employs a number of devices such as satellites and weather balloons to perform a very important function to our daily living; forecasting the weather. It is...

Understanding the Sustainable Fisheries Act of 1996

The main purpose of the Sustainable Fisheries Act of 1996 is to preserve fish populations. Since the 1960s fish populations have been subjected to increased fishing pressure, causing population depletions...

California’s Wildfires and the Threat to Human Health

According to the USGS wildfires are a natural hazard. There is however nothing natural about the devastation caused by wildfires. Not only are homes and livelihoods destroyed ny the fires and resulting...

The Changing Composition of the Earth's Atmosphere

In this article, the answer to the question, "What is the composition of the Earth's atmosphere?" will be revealed and it discusses some changes that have taken place in this composition...

Underwater Training: Reasons Well Grounded Astronauts Float Better

The use of giant swimming pools and underwater training centers for astronauts is as much about training the mind as it is about training the body to zero gravity conditions....

Technology Used to Collect Weather Data

Technology used to collect weather data employs a number of devices such as satellites and weather balloons to perform a very important function to our daily living; forecasting...

Understanding the Sustainable Fisheries Act of 1996

The main purpose of the Sustainable Fisheries Act of 1996 is to preserve fish populations. Since the 1960s fish populations have been subjected to increased fishing pressure, causing...