Arctic scientists who monitor the rapid changes in the Earth’s north polar region say that the area is entering a new state – one that has warmer air and water temperatures, a change in the ocean chemistry, and variations to land and sea life.

When a hurricane threatens the United States, coastal residents need to know when and where it will hit. Read about NOAA research to improve these predictions.

April 20, 2010, will be remembered as the start of one of the worst ever U.S. environmental disasters. Read about how NOAA scientists contributed to the response.

Read about the contributions NOAA Research has made to advancing knowledge about our changing planet. Download a 28-page report on NOAA Research.

Read about NOAA research aimed at predicting how ecosystems will respond to acidification and provide information to resource managers.

This magazine-style site features articles, videos, and images to help explain the how climate is changing and the science behind it.

Learn about NOAA’s missions to explore the vast unknown regions of the ocean.

This monthly newsletter profiles a NOAA scientist along with suggestions on communicating science to wider audiences more effectively.