UPDATE: Hurricane Laura Brings “Catastrophic Storm Surge” to Louisiana as a Cat 4 Hurricane
Hurricane Laura is one of the strongest to strike the Gulf Coast in decades.
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BREAKING: Isaias To Hit the Carolinas at Hurricane Strength by Evening (NOAA)
For boaters in the region, the time is now to complete last-minute preparations.
The Case for Paper Charts
NOAA is scheduling the end of paper-chart production. It’s a bad plan for recreational boaters.
How Long Does It Take to Produce a Nautical Chart?
The time needed to make a new nautical chart depends on how many pieces of the puzzle are in the box.
Busy 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted
Multiple climate factors suggest that above-normal activity is likely.
There’s An App For That
So many apps now exist for boaters. Electronics editor Ben Stein unpacks the top-shelf maritime apps available.
The Dangers of Derelict Boats
Abandoned or derelict vessels (ADV) are not just heartbreakers and eyesores; they pose a slew of serious problems.
Are Ocean Currents Speeding Up?
Study shows current speeds increasing by 15 percent per decade. Accelerating winds are the culprit.
Bar Hopping: A Dangerous Game [updated w/VIDEO]
Crossing a bar safely requires careful planning and good seamanship. A little local knowledge helps, too.
NOAA, Partners Launch Florida Keys Coral Reef Restoration Effort
‘Mission: Iconic Reefs’ fast-tracks bold actions to revitalize seven reefs.
Oh My Grouper, Look at that Shark (Video)
While exploring unknown and poorly understood deepwater areas of the southeastern United States, scientists witness a rare encounter between a grouper and a shark, make sure to watch until the end.
Mapping the Sea Floor with Lasers
The next step in mapping, LiDAR utilizes high-tech lasers to give us the most accurate maps yet.
How does NOAA make nautical charts?
Making and updating nautical charts is a continuous process that involves many people from different disciplines and organizations.
2018 Hurricane Season: the Quiet Atlantic and a Threat in the Pacific
NOAA has downgraded their estimates for the Atlantic, expecting a quiet remainder of the hurricane season; In the Pacific, though, category 4 Hurricane Lane threatens Hawaii.
Missing Section of U.S. Navy Destroyer USS Abner Read Found Near Remote Kiska Island, Alaska
Seventy-one U.S. lost at sea when section of USS Abner Read hit a mine approximately 75 years ago during the ‘Forgotten Battle of the Aleutians’
Protecting the Northern Right Whale
NOAA and the USCG are working to increase awareness and protection for Northern Atlantic right whales.
NOAA Introduces Zones Of Confidence; Mind Your ZOC (BLOG)
Did you know that some areas of the U.S. coastal chart you're using may only show land and bottom features accurate in position to +/- 1,600 feet, and you shouldn't be confident about the depth soundings either?
NOAA Reports 12-Month Streak Of Record Temperatures
The heat goes on — and so do the records. April 2016 showed record warmth, rounding out a full year of record-breaking monthly temperatures for the Earth.
McMurdo & NOAA Team Up To Improve Search-and-Rescue Systems
McMurdo, the emergency readiness and response division of Orolia, was selected by NOAA to provide support services for its next-generation search-and-rescue satellite-aided systems.
