Tag: NOAA
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Proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
Historic move for Indigenous-led marine conservation in America Marine sanctuaries serve as critical areas for safeguarding both marine ecosystems and cultural heritage. The proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary in California represents a significant advancement in achieving these goals. The Biden-Harris administration, in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has introduced a…
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Escalating marine heat waves in U.S. waters
Unraveling the mysteries and consequences of intensifying oceanic temperatures The nation’s coastlines are currently under siege from steadily increasing ocean temperatures, a phenomenon causing mounting concern among scientists. These marine heat waves, a term designating periods where ocean temperatures rank in the top 10% for a given time of year, have been rising. The impacts…
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NOAA opens climate research funding for 2024
Fostering comprehensive understanding of Earth’s climate NOAA’s Climate Program Office (CPO) has opened its 2024 funding opportunities, focused on comprehensive, interdisciplinary climate research. The move marks a significant commitment towards equipping society with the knowledge and tools necessary to face the growing challenges of climate variability and extreme weather events. “The rising toll of climate…
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New proposals aim to safeguard green sea turtles
U.S. agencies chart out fresh habitats for threatened species In a move to fortify the dwindling numbers of endangered green sea turtles, NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently put forth a proposal to assign new areas as critical habitats. “Green sea turtles continue to face threats in the marine environment, including…
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NOAA announces arrival of El Nino: climate phenomenon
Understanding potential impacts on climate and seasonal weather patterns The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has officially declared the arrival of El Nino. According to scientists at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, this climate event is expected to strengthen into a moderate-to-strong phenomenon by late fall or early winter. “Depending on its strength, El Nino…
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NOAA: 2022 greenhouse gases amplified warming
Human activities like fossil fuel use and agriculture largely contribute to greenhouse gas increases. As we continue to grapple with the ever-growing consequences of global warming, a recent report released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides an alarming update. The Annual Greenhouse Gas Index (AGGI) for 2022 indicates a stark increase in…
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Carbon dioxide removal: innovative approaches and strategies
Carbon removal solutions: NOAA’s land, marine, and coastal approaches Climate change poses a significant threat to modern society, impacting various sectors including agriculture, environment, economy, public health, safety, and political stability. The IPCC’s 6th Assessment Report emphasizes the need for aggressive action to limit global warming to 1.5 – 2 °C above pre-industrial levels by…