NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations

06/08/2026

Anchors aweigh! ⚓ The fourth East Coast Ocean Acidification cruise ( ) has officially left port! Researchers aboard the NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow will spend the next 50 days assessing ocean acidification along the East Coast.

Follow the journey: https://oceanacidification.noaa.gov/noaa-fourth-east-coast-ocean-acidification-mission-ecoa-4/

Wish our crew a safe and successful voyage in the comments! 👇 🛥️

For the next several weeks, a dedicated team of scientists will be living and working aboard to collect high quality data on the changing chemistry of our Atlantic waters. From surface to seafloor, this baseline data is vital for tracking long-term trends and fundamental to ocean acidification models and forecasts.

This cruise provides the highest quality data for monitoring . By measuring chemistry, biology and physics at the same time, scientists are able to better understand the processes that affect marine ecosystems and improve our ability to forecast ocean change. As the fourth iteration of ECOA, this cruise builds upon a long-term time series of ocean monitoring data in the region.

📷 NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow traversing calm seas. Credit: NOAA OMAO

06/08/2026

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There's no better time to set a course for your career and sail with NOAA! If you’re in the Baltimore area, join us at the end of this month to learn more about the career opportunities we have for you. We'll be hosting a hiring event for professional mariners and exhibiting at Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore on Friday, June 26.

Qualified applicants may receive tentative job offers on the spot at this hiring event. Even if you can’t make it on June 24, feel free to check out our openings and apply at marinerhiring.noaa.gov

06/05/2026

A recent joint operation between NOAA Ship Fairweather and U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Cypress identified a navigation channel in Bechevin Bay, Alaska. Fairweather’s specialized survey capabilities and operational expertise, combined with Cypress’ local knowledge of the waterway enabled the interagency team to quickly and efficiently map the channel and determine best placement of new channel markers.

Learn more in the article below!

A recent joint operation between NOAA Ship Fairweather and U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Cypress identified a navigation channel in Bechevin Bay, Alaska. This channel is a critical connection between the Bering Sea and the Gulf of Alaska, and is available just in time for the June 1st opening of the Brist...

05/12/2026

In the latest NOAA Ocean Podcast, we interview Commander John Kidd, who led NOAA’s Navigation Response Teams for the past three years. Strategically located around the country, our Navigation Response Teams remain on call to respond to emergencies, speeding the resumption of shipping after storms, and protecting life and property from underwater dangers to navigation.

Hear how these teams get to disaster zones, the coordination and science behind reopening a port after a hurricane, and more here: https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/podcast/may26/nop83-navigation-response-team.html

05/07/2026

Be prepared for hurricane season by knowing what to do during a storm. Whether you’ve evacuated or are sheltering in place, know what to expect from the hazards you may face. Remain vigilant, stay up-to-date with the latest forecasts and alerts, and continue to listen to local officials.
noaa.gov/stay-protected-during-storms

05/06/2026

Do you know what to do when a storm threatens? Prepare for hurricane season by taking the time now to understand the actions needed when time is of the essence.
noaa.gov/get-moving-when-storm-threatens

05/06/2026

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05/05/2026

Prepare for hurricane season by knowing how to understand forecasts. They can tell you a lot about what is expected, including the storm’s paths, rainfall amounts, wind speeds, and more. There is a lot of information available days ahead of a storm, and it is important to understand what it means. noaa.gov/understand-forecast-information