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Articles related to "Noaa"
NOAA Online Marine Charts Paper charts are not your only navigation option. Try viewing an on-line version of the marine chart used in your area of operation to compliment your GPS chart plotter. marine chart • noaa chart • electronic chart • coastal navigation • gps and charts
More NOAA Weather Information interactive marine observations • noaa • nws marine observations • marine weather • forecasts
Scientists, NOAA kick off tagging program On a crowded beach in Florida last month, scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration kicked off a research tagging program that allows biologists to study the highly endangered North Atlantic right whale. Data from the tagging project will be used to help scientists determine when calving right whales are most vulnerable to ship strikes and whether the whales detect and react to passing vessels. right whale • florida • emu • satellite tags
NOAA Regional Wildlife Guidelines Wildlife managers are developing more focused wildlife viewing guidelines based on regional differences in wildlife. marine mammal viewing • marine wildlife watching • noaa • nmfs • protect dolphins
Finding Charts Online national ocean survey • nautical charts • mapfinder • nos mapfinder • noaa charts online
Smart, Safe Diving Practices Learn a few new safety tips and smart diving practices from the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Program today. noaa smart diving • marine sanctuary • diving safety • smart diver guidelines • safe diving tips
Marine Weather Services Good information concerning marine weather and possible trouble is available at your fingertips. Find out more about the National Weather Service and their products. marine weather • nws • marine forecasts • marine warnings • boating safety
Aerial Study of Arctic Pollution Transportation of pollutants from the middle latitudes to the polar regions is a recognized phenomenon. ARCPAC will measure these pollutants of the arctic environment. aerosol pollution • arctic pollution • international polar year 2008 • arcpac • aerosol radiation and cloud processes affecting ar
Climate Predictions Spring 2008 NOAA scientists predict major flooding across most of the United States, due to record rainfall and snow pack this winter. La Niña continues through June 2008, weakening. climate prediction spring • noaa scientists • major flooding united states • la nina conditions • record rainfall 2008
Flipper trainers nabbed for neglect Former “Flipper” dolphin trainer Richard O'Barry, and his associate Lloyd Good have been found guilty of violating the Marine Mammal Protection Act for releasing two captive dolphins off the Florida coast in May that were not prepared to survive in the wild and sustained life-threatening injuries. dolphin • marine mammal • flipper • florida • release
Marine Debris Mapping in Louisiana The 2005 storm season left huge amounts of wreckage behind for waterfront residents living along the Gulf of Mexico that is hazardous to navigation and wildlife. debris mapping project • gulf of mexico marine debris project • marine debris • katrina debris • katrina cleanup
Nautical Chart Educational Program NOAA Ocean Service Education has released a multimedia educational program for elementary aged students that teaches children about nautical charts and marine navigation. noaa ocean service education • nautical chart education • learning about charts • charts versus maps • hydrographic surveys
Seafood Information for Consumers Consumers interested in sustainable fisheries and making informed seafood purchasing decisions should visit FishWatch for current information from fisheries managers. fishwatch • fisheries management • magnuson-stevens • fisheries glossary • fishing gear groups
Greenhouse Gasses Climb in 2007 Data released for the Annual Greenhouse Gas Index (AGGI) show a dramatic rise in atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide and major increases in methane. greenhouse gasses climb • annual greenhouse gas index • aggi • climate change • global methane concentrations
Weather Extremes The daily, weekly or yearly weather conditions on your farm can be your best friend or greatest foe. Every year the earth's weather affects the productivity and viability of the farmers of the world. Unfortunately, the weather is also usually completely out of the control of the farmer. weather • snow • wind • drought • flood
Eliminate the Search in SAR Learn more about Emergency Radio Locator Beacons (EPIRB). This affordable technology can save your life. emergency position indicating radio beacon • epirb • sarsat-cospas • boating safety • radio locator beacon
COSPAS/SARSAT 25th Anniversary Officials celebrate the 25th anniversary of the lifesaving COSPAS/SARSAT search and rescue (SAR) satellite location system cospas/sarsat • cospas • sarsat • epirb • plb
2008 Hurricane Season Exceeding Expectations Hanna, the 8th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, aims at the Bahamas; while Gustav, a Category 4 Hurricane, has forecasters scrambling to check their data. hurricane gustav • tropical storm hanna • tropical depression • storm track • hurricane season
Merrimack Village Dam Cam Removing derelict dams improves riparian wildlife habitat, improves habitat for fisheries, reduces public utility liability, and provides recreational opportunities. dam removals • benefits of removing dams • dam cam • merrimack village dam • derelict dams
The Big Thompson Flood: Colorado's Worst Natural Disaster On the weekend of Colorado's Centennial celebration, a flash flood of historic proportions raged through the Big Thompson Canyon. This article explains the elements that came together to create the disaster and describes what happened in the canyon based on survivor's accounts. flash flood;big thompson canyon;estes park;nationa
How to Survive a Rip Current Learning what causes a rip current and knowing what to do when it happens will increase your chances of survival. survive rip current • leading surf hazard • causes rip current • how rip currents form • rip current safety tips
Hurricane Season Predictions Although the 2008 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season doesn't officially start until June 1st, meteorologists have developed predictions for the number of hurricanes. 2008 hurricane season • atlantic basin storms • noaa predictions • tropical meteorology project • william gray csu
Marine Debris 101 for Boaters Marine debris poses a danger to the ocean and coastal environment. Boaters can learn more about reducing maritime pollution at the NOAA Marine Debris 101 website marine debris 101 • marine debris • plastic pollution • solid waste management • marine debris education
Oh My, HOW Dry? Links for more information on how hard the soil is where you live! drought mitigation • weather service
Pretty Poisons Not every beauty belongs in our local oceans. A brief article on Lionfish introduced into the Eastern Atlantic waters. invasive • introduced • endangered • species • lionfish
Tornado Facts and Records Understanding climatology data from past tornadoes helps meteorologists at the SPC determine when to issue tornado watches and alerts, in order to save lives. tornado records • storm prediction center data • oklahoma city tornadoes • fujita scale • tornado watches
1965 Palm Sunday Tornado Outbreak The Midwest states of Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Iowa and Illinois were ravaged by 47 tornadoes in less than 12 hours. 1965 palm sunday tornado outbreak • third deadliest tornado swarm us history • midwest states 47 tornadoes less than 12 hours • april 11 1965 midwest thunderstorms tornadoes • great tri-state tornado 1925
Be prepared for a hot and variable summer. Last year was the hottest summer on record in Australia. This year is shaping up to beat last years dubious record. Many communities are still on water restrictions, with the promise of worse to come. Garden's who have planned in advance, preparing their soils with plenty of organic materials did best last year in the heat. Healthy organic soils with all the associated organisms and your diligence of care, help maintain your garden in all weather conditions. weather extemes • drought • floods • snow • rain
Deep Sea Corals Federal policies are not working to protect deep-sea essential fish habitat. Cold water corals need more attention drawn to them, just like tropical corals. deep sea corals • cold water corals • coral reefs and conservation • coral conservation • corals and medicine
Leatherback Sea Turtle Nesting The nesting cycle of leatherback sea turtles, now endangered, is a fascinating site that has taken place for centuries, before the dinosaurs flourished the Earth. leatherback sea turtles • leatherback • sea turtles • endangered • marine
Lightning Safety Tips Lightning season is starting, and it helps to be reminded of how to stay safe from strikes. Here is a quick primer of lightning safety tips. lightning • thunderstorms • hiking • backpacking • safety
Solar Storm Strikes Earth The Northern Lights were seen across Canada and into the upper tier of North America this morning as a sudden solar storm lit up Earth's atmosphere. northern lights • aurora • solar • earth • atmosphere
Wewoka/Yaeger Tornado Wewoka/Yaeger Tornado as pursued by storm spotter/chasers George R. Hoelzeman and Scott Blair. This was an impressive pair of F1-F2 tornadoes which occured in Oklahoma during an outbreak on the evening of June 8, 1998 yeager wewoka tornadoes • damage • storm spotting storm chasing • oklahoma • hail
Backcountry Weather Forecasting Learn to assess weather in backcountry field settings to minimize the risk of encountering a storm unprepared. These five things will help you better understand weather. backcountry weather forecasting • predicting weather • backcountry traveler • low pressure • high pressure
Boaters and Stinging Sea Nettles Jellyfish stings can ruin the best boating trip or beach excursion. Learning about jellyfish sting prevention and treatment will make future trips more enjoyable. stinging sea nettles • jellyfish stings • coelenterate envenomations • nematocyst • jellyfish sting first-aid
Hawaiian Monk Seals Endangered Marine ecosystem alteration, climate change and increased human pressure causing monk seal population to drop. Protection for juveniles is a major part of recovery plan. hawaiian monk seal • endangered marine mammal • shark predation • climate change • marine pollution
Ships Kill Endangered Blue Whales Ocean noise and harmful algal blooms eliminated as cause of death for 3 sub-adult blue whales. Large numbers of krill in ship channel full of fast boats cause fatalities. endangered blue whale • world's largest whale • ship strike fatalities • harmful algal blooms • ocean noise
Winter Storm Weather Formation Winter storms, or Nor'easters, cause massive amounts of damage and high death tolls. These low pressure storms result from the clashing of cold and warm fronts. winter storm weather • nor'easter heavy snowfall • record storm damage • storm of the century 1993 • weather channel top ten storms
Year of the Ocean Year of the Ocean, overfishing, marine resources, fisheries, oceans year of the ocean • overfishing • marine resources • fisheries • oceans
National Safe Boating Week Reminders National Safe Boating Week 2001 is focusing on encouraging boaters to wear their PFDs. Here are a few other "reminders". boating safety • boating courses • boating regulations
Bernoulli's Principle and Storms The Bernoulli effect contributes to the damage caused by violent storms such as hurricanes and tornados by reducing the pressure above a roof and lifting the roof. storm damage • tornado roof damage • hurricane roof damage • bernoulli's principle • bernoulli effect
GPS & Principles of Navigation Boaters should understand the basic navigation principles that underlie the basis of modern GPS receivers. This knowledge will improve your results and ease of use. gps navigation • basic coastal navigation • vessel navigation • parallel of latitude • meridian of longitude
Hot, Hot, Hot Garden Is it hot enough for you, yet? It certainly is for me! Like my plants, I droop when the temperatures soar. Gardening tasks are done in slow motion, if done at all...plenty of time to contemplate the weather and its effect on plants and the gardener. heat • drought • humidity • climate • weather
No such Thing as Global Warming A local columnist says there's no such thing as global warming. Thousands of scientists and hundreds of web sites say otherwise. global warming • environment • climate change
The Next Frontier We know more about the back side of the moon than we do of the ocean floor. A group of Japanese and New Zealand oceanographic scientists are attempting to rectify this oversight. fiji • lau basin • islands • pacific • minerals
Hydrothermal Vents Explore the Hydrothermal Vent community and learn about a little known science topic. hydrothermal vents • volcanoes • sea • ocean • limpets |
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