National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

07/31/2026

Here's some good news to end the workweek...

07/31/2026

One of the best—and most delicious—parts of knowing your seafood? Getting invited to judge the Great American Seafood Cook-Off! 🍽️

NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Eugenio Piñeiro Soler recently took on this role, evaluating top culinary talent and celebrating the strength of our domestic seafood industry.

To wrap up Culinary Arts Month, take a look at the winning dish: Massachusetts Chef Quang Tran’s Duo of New England Lobster 🦞 The dish featured a tempura lobster lollipop with lime granita and citrus aioli alongside lobster ceviche made with corn, yuzu, pink peppercorn, crispy sweet potato, and green crab nage. 🤤

Supporting sustainable U.S. fisheries comes with many rewards—and tasting world-class dishes is definitely one of them! 🐟

07/29/2026

NOAA ship Okeanus Explorer is partnering with the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority to explore the waters around the Cook Islands. By working together to explore these uncharted depths, we are making discoveries and gaining insights that strengthen local economies and benefit the entire global community. This partnership with the Cook Islands is a testament to what we can achieve when we align scientific expertise and resources toward common goals.
NOAA is proud to share the excitement of discovery with the people of the Cook Islands as we fulfill our commitment to enabling scientific missions that support independence and prosperity around the globe.

Explore with us! View the expedition's livestream below.

From July 19-August 13, NOAA Ocean Exploration, the Cook Islands Se...

07/29/2026

Take a quick, virtual ride into the center of a hurricane with this new video out today:

07/27/2026

07/24/2026

There's no better time for research than during hurricane season!

NOAA scientists are using uncrewed vehicles to gather lots of data to better our understanding of tropical storms, hurricanes and ocean conditions.

07/24/2026

Dangerous heat is building across parts of the West and Central U.S. through this weekend and will expand into the Central U.S. and Gulf Coast early next week. Multiple days of highs in the 90s to 100s (even hotter in the Desert Southwest), combined with warm nights, will increase the risk of heat-related illness. Stay hydrated, limit time outdoors during peak heat, and check your local forecast for the latest heat alerts.

07/24/2026

Which NOAA national marine sanctuaries have you visited? Summer is a great time to get out and explore one:

https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/visit/

Discover the story beneath the waves. 🌊⚓

In December 1862, the USS Monitor sank during a storm off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. More than 160 years later, the wreck has become much more than a Civil War artifact, it is the nation's first national marine sanctuary, an artificial reef supporting a thriving marine ecosystem while preserving one of America's most iconic shipwrecks.

In the first of this two-part series, explore the history of the USS Monitor, its final voyage, and why its legacy continues to matter today.

Listen now and dive into the story of the ship that changed naval history: https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/podcast/july26/nop84-uss-history-legacy.html.

07/17/2026

Do you know what could be lurking in floodwaters? Live wires and sharp objects are just a few possibilities...

Please keep your vehicle and yourself away from flooded areas.

During and after flooding be sure to listen to local officials. Stay out of floodwaters. They can contain dangerous chemicals and objects that could harm you or make you sick.

For the latest flood watches and warnings check weather.gov.

07/17/2026

How do you explore a part of the ocean that's never been seen befor...