NOAA’s Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) is a federal laboratory based in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in Newport, Oregon. PMEL makes critical observations and conducts groundbreaking research to advance our knowledge of the global ocean and its interactions with the earth, atmosphere, ecosystems, and climate. These observations are used to improve weather and climate predictions, fisheries management, and coastal …
Brand new is the NOAA Blue IQ. Explore NOAAs brand new 5 video series. Let ocean and coastal safety expert Bruckner Chase educate beachgoers about common threats in coastal waters. The series addresses the disconnect between ocean conditions and what people think they know about beach safety. There is a focus on swimming strength. Each year, Americans lose their lives …
These data include quality controlled daily, monthly, seasonal, and yearly measurements. Included is temperature, precipitation, wind, and degree days. Even radar data and 30-year Climate Normals. Customers can also order most of these data as certified hard copies for legal use.
If you’re interested in learning about weather, science, and more, you’ve come to the right place! You’ll find a wealth of weather resources for educators, adults, and children of all ages. On this site, you can explore science, safety, citizen science programs. Look for careers and connect with meteorologists at your local NWS Office.
Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) are vector data sets that support all types of marine navigation. Originally designed for large commercial vessels using a sophisticated navigational computer. The computer is called an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS). ENCs are now also being used on simpler electronic chart systems and “chart plotters”. These are on many types of ships and …