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The following is part of a summer blog series with a focus on summer safety tips from NOAA written by Marissa Pekular, (Intern) From the tropical beaches of Maui, the sunny shores of Malibu, the fragile islands of the Outer Banks, beaches across the United States are savored retreats for millions of people. Tourists are drawn to beaches for their serene charm, diverse wildlife, and unique beauty...
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Celebrating Habitat Month 2022: Healthy Habitat, Resilient Infrastructure

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The following is a cross-post from NOAA Fisheries We are excited to kick off Habitat Month at NOAA Fisheries. All month long, we will share our incredible habitat conservation efforts through our website and social media. The theme this year is "Healthy Habitat, Resilient Infrastructure”! Learn more about the role of healthy habitat in building coastal resilience. We’ll also talk about how...
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Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month: NOAA Scientist and NIST Mathematician Lead Efforts in Ecology, Data Encryption

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Deputy Secretary Don Graves Stresses the Economic Impact of Hurricanes and Severe Weather Events at First Stop of the 2022 Hurricane Awareness Tour

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Remarks by U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves at the NOAA Hurricane Awareness Tour

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Every Earth Day we pause to appreciate all that our home planet provides humankind. Earth Day is also a time to recognize the serious challenges Earth faces. Last year alone, the nation experienced 20 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters . And global climate change has caused a ripple effect of negative impacts on Earth, its life-sustaining ecosystems and natural resources. Yet...
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