Trump Moves to More Easily Fire NOAA, DOE Employees
the administration's agenda, the email to fisheries staff said.The NOAA staff who received notification that they are on the preliminary list are supervisory researchers at offices including the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service; Oceanic and Atmospheric Research; National Ocean Service; and Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, according to a source familiar with the situation.Trump attempted to reclassify thousands of federal workers at the end of his first term, an effort supported by Russell Vought, his then and current director of the Office of Management and Budget
NOAA Expands Water Level and Wave Dataset
The first modeled, historical water level and wave dataset for the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf coasts was released on January 13 by NOAA's National Ocean Service (NOS).The dataset, known as Coastal Ocean Reanalysis (CORA), delivers more than 40 years of modeled, historical water level and wave information every 500 meters (roughly every quarter mile) along the U.S. coastline. This long-term water level data was previously only available at NOAA tide gauge locations, which in some areas of the coast can be hundreds of miles apart.The new dataset spans 1979 to 2022 and provides the scientific and
NOAA Unveils FLA Keys Marine Sanctuary Restoration Blueprint
(shown as red dash line) as a buffer for turtles and historically-important bird populations.“Since the last management plan in 2007, the sanctuary has faced escalating impacts from local, regional and global environmental changes,” said Nicole LeBoeuf, director of NOAA’s National Ocean Service. “It is our responsibility as stewards of this special place to address these impacts, including changing how we interact with our coral reefs and other nearshore habitats that wildlife — and the economies of South Florida — depend on. Together, we can make the Restoration
US Funds New Technology for Fisheries Research
valuable resources and the communities who depend on them. It will also identify options for reducing risks and bolstering resilience in the face of changing climate and ocean conditions.To implement the initiative, NOAA will allocate $20 million to NOAA Fisheries and $4 million to NOAA’s National Ocean Service to enhance regional capacity to forecast future ecosystem conditions, evaluate risks and provide actionable advice for climate-informed resource management and community adaptation.To support these efforts, an additional $16 million will go to NOAA Research to develop the long-term projections
Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone More Than Double 2035 Target
target.“It's critical that we measure this region's hypoxia as an indicator of ocean health, particularly under a changing climate and potential intensification of storms and increases in precipitation and runoff,” said Nicole LeBoeuf, assistant administrator of NOAA's National Ocean Service. “The benefit of this long-term data set is that it helps decision makers as they adjust their strategies to reduce the dead zone and manage impacts to coastal resources and communities.”In June, NOAA predicted an above-average sized dead zone of 5,827 square miles, based primarily
US Marine Economy Continues Growth Trend -Report
the most growth for 2022 include ship and boat building, up 14.6%; coastal tourism and recreation, up 8.1%; and marine transportation and warehousing, up 7%.“This report underscores the critical need to do whatever we can to support and bolster the marine sector,” said NOAA’s National Ocean Service Assistant Administrator, Nicole LeBoeuf. “Our nation’s marine economy influences many aspects of our economic landscape and our daily lives, affecting regions far beyond our coasts.”“We can continue building a thriving marine economy for America by investing in restoration
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
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