The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to have above-normal activity, according to the mid-season update from NOAA.
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NOAA proposes expanding right whale protections
NOAA is asking for public comment on proposed changes that would expand mandatory speed restrictions for vessels to reduce the likelihood of collisions with north Atlantic right whales.
2022 Atlantic hurricane season to be above average: NOAA
NOAA forecasters predict between 14 and 21 named storms for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season beginning June 1 and officials urge residents to prepare now.
NOAA Fisheries seeks comment on equity, EJ strategy
NOAA Fisheries is accepting comments until Aug. 19 on its first draft Equity and Environmental Justice Strategy.
Monitor expedition set as marine sanctuary system turns 50
The NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Systems will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and a livestreamed expedition begins next week at the first national marine sanctuary off Cape Hatteras.
NOAA Fisheries releases climate regional action plans
NOAA Fisheries is asking for comment on its draft Climate Regional Action Plans to address climate-science needs in each region over the next three years.
Know your hurricane risk, FEMA, NOAA encourage
Top officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration stressed Wednesday the importance of preparing for hurricanes and understanding risk.
NOAA seeks input on possible sea turtle bycatch measures
NOAA Fisheries is holding virtual webinars on sea turtle bycatch measures being considered for the Atlantic croaker, longfin squid, and summer flounder fisheries.
NOAA Fisheries is celebrating National Seafood Month
The National Marine Fisheries Service is celebrating National Seafood Month to recognize the U.S.’s role as a global leader in sustainable seafood for both wild-caught and farmed species.
Report stranded, entangled sea turtles to NOAA’s hotline
To help stranded or entangled sea turtles, call the NOAA Fisheries Sea Turtle Disentanglement Network team.
NOAA looks to modify Atlantic whale take reduction plan
NOAA Fisheries is asking for feedback on proposed modifications to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan.
Strelcheck to lead NOAA Fisheries’ Southeast region
NOAA named Andy Strelcheck to lead Fisheries’ Southeast Region, which oversees North Carolina, based in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Deadline next week for NOAA Habitat Month photo contest
Submit coastal and marine habitat photos by July 21 to help NOAA Fisheries highlight Habitat Month this month.
Atlantic hurricane season likely to be above-normal: NOAA
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center expects 2021 to be an above-normal hurricane season.
NOAA Unveils Rip Current Prediction Model
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says its new rip current forecast model can predict the hourly probability of rip currents along every mile of beach up to six days out.
NOAA Marine Debris Art Contest Open Now
The NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest is open until Dec. 15 for kindergarten through eighth grade students.