White House Announces $9.6 Million for Regional Ocean Partnerships
, spiritual, recreational and food security, as discussed in the recently released U.S. Ocean Justice Strategy.“NOAA and our partners are focused on ensuring our science, data, products and services benefit communities across the nation,” said Nicole LeBoeuf, director of NOAA’s National Ocean Service. “The activities funded through Regional Ocean Partnerships and IOOS Regional Associations will help bring vital ocean data to those who depend on it to help keep coastal communities safe.”Applications for established Regional Ocean Partnerships are due April 12, 2024, and applications
Synchro: Helping to Pull Emerging Tech through the “Valley of Death”
U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS), which is part of the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), meaning he is particularly well situated as the Director of Synchro given his front row seat to the development and use of technologies in the ocean.“We help deliver the mission of the National Ocean Service, providing ocean information for decision making every day, and ocean management for things like national marine sanctuaries, fisheries, marine protected areas, shipping, search and rescue.” Ultimately, his work is primarily in facing challenges with technology, access to technology
US Awards $6.7 Million for Sea Level Rise and Coastal Resilience Research
of the Gulf received over $284,000 to develop adjusted Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) to support marsh modeling.“NOAA is a leader in providing timely and actionable data and information on sea level rise impacts along our coasts,” said Nicole LeBoeuf, director of NOAA’s National Ocean Service. “This funding will help communities move from understanding the risks associated with sea level rise to taking appropriate actions to protect their citizens, infrastructure and natural resources.&rdquo
NOAA Awards $16.8 Million for Research in the Gulf of Mexico
working across 10 projects to conduct collaborative ecosystem science research that will be used by natural resource managers in the Gulf of Mexico.“The Gulf of Mexico is a vibrant ecosystem with diverse and productive habitats,” said Nicole LeBoeuf, director of NOAA’s National Ocean Service. “These awards represent NOAA’s commitment to providing the best available science to the natural resource managers who make important decisions about how to balance rapidly changing economic, environmental and social pressures in the region.”Projects funded through the
NOAA Launches $60 Million Ocean-Based Climate Resilience Accelerators Program
Great Lakes-based climate resilience theme areas as determined by the applicant.“With this program, NOAA is boosting the potential for novel and innovative solutions to create climate resilience by advancing public-private partnerships," said Nicole LeBoeuf, director of NOAA’s National Ocean Service. "This not only benefits coastal communities, but also supports our nation’s growing blue economy."The program is a two-phase competitive funding opportunity. Phase one, open for applications through September 11, 2023, will fund selected projects with up to $250,000 per project
US Announces $575 Million for Coastal Climate Resilience
relocation.Updating state and local codes and policies.“The Challenge provides an unprecedented opportunity to work hand-in-hand with communities to develop tailored solutions that reduce risk and address coastal climate-related hazards,” said Nicole LeBoeuf, director of NOAA's National Ocean Service. “This investment will help align resources at the federal, state, tribal and regional levels, while emphasizing access for underserved communities — ensuring that all Americans benefit from this transformative approach to building resilience.”The announcement is part of
NOAA Awards $18.9 Million for Harmful Algal Bloom Research, Monitoring
year, and costs from a single major HAB event can reach tens of millions of dollars.Investments in these projects represent a coordinated effort between NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) and the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Office within NOAA’s National Ocean Service to advance our nation's ability to observe, monitor, forecast and manage blooms. NOAA's Ocean Acidification Program (OAP), under NOAA’s Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, has also partnered with NCCOS to advance understanding of interactions between acidification and
New Marine Navigation System at Port Freeport
to support their safety and efficiency decisions.“This new system, and the others like them around the country, reduce ship accidents by more than 50%, and allow for larger ships to get in and out of seaports and reduce traffic delays,” said Nicole LeBoeuf, director of NOAA’s National Ocean Service. “PORTS can also provide real-time data as conditions rapidly change, giving our coastal communities time to prepare and respond.”Newly installed current meters collect and transmit real-time current observations in waterways where those conditions can change quickly and over
Steve Thur Named Director of NOAA Research
, Thur will serve as director of NOAA’s office primarily responsible for foundational research that is key to understanding our weather, climate and marine ecosystems. Thur will transition into the role in early October.Thur comes to NOAA Research following nearly two decades at NOAA’s National Ocean Service, where he most recently served as the director of NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS). At NCCOS, Thur was responsible for overseeing the work of approximately 260 staff and the operations of four marine laboratories, with an annual budget of approximately $87 million
February 2024
