NOAA sets regional priorities for US fisheries and marine economy
The US agency NOAA has released regional priorities aimed at cutting red tape, increasing yields, improving market access and boosting the economic stability of fisheries. …
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ESA Images of the Week: Earth Observation Makes Climate and Habitats Visible
The ESA weekly selection combines aesthetics with precise Earth observation. From sea ice and vegetation to urban structure, the images show how climate events and …
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20 Years of the NOAA Marine Debris Program: U.S. Steps Up Prevention of Marine Debris
For two decades NOAA has coordinated the U.S. response to marine debris in the oceans and the Great Lakes. The emphasis is shifting from visible …
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Super Typhoon Bavi Crosses Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands — Satellites Show Its Might
In early July, Bavi crossed the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam as a Category 5 super typhoon. Satellite data show a compact system with a …
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Olympic Mountains: Snow, Valleys, and a Changing Water Cycle
A satellite image of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington shows snow-covered peaks and deeply incised valleys. It reveals how snow, glaciers and precipitation shape the …
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NISAR Radar Reveals “Hummingbird” Fracture Pattern at Nunatak in East Antarctica
A new L-Band radar image from the US–India satellite NISAR shows a dense network of cracks and fractures around the Zaterjavshijsja nunatak in East Antarctica. …
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United Against Erosion: The CALM Network Strengthens Coastal Resilience on Lake Michigan
A walkthrough along the bluff-lined shores of Upper Lake Park in 2025 marked the launch of the Collaborative Action for Lake Michigan (CALM) Coastal Resilience …
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Tides Shape a Biodiversity Hotspot: The Bijagós Islands off Guinea-Bissau
Satellite images reveal a mosaic of tidal flats, beaches and mangroves across the Bijagós Islands. Tides drive nutrient cycles, create stopover sites for migratory birds …
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Geodesy: Foundation for Climate Research and Sea Level Monitoring
Geodesy provides precise data for measuring the Earth and is central to understanding climate changes, sea level rise, and weather phenomena.
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ESA Satellite Map Reveals Three Decades of Ice Stream Changes in Antarctica
Using a tandem satellite mission, ESA researchers have precisely measured the movements of Antarctic ice over 30 years. The simultaneous observation of the same area …
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Satellite Images of Canada’s Great Bear Lake Document Environmental Changes
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission has captured Canada’s Great Bear Lake from space. The images provide vital insights into environmental changes in the Arctic region and …
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June 2026 Ranks as the Second Warmest Globally Since Records Began
June 2026 recorded a global average temperature 1.09 degrees Celsius above the 20th century average, making it the second warmest June on record. This trend …
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„Adopt a Drifter“: How Educators Worldwide Help Improve Understanding of the Ocean
The "Adopt a Drifter" program has connected educators with maritime research for over 20 years. It expands knowledge of ocean currents and uniquely links science, …
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Sediment Fans on Severny Island: Insights into Geomorphological Processes in the Arctic
In the Arctic, glacier erosion and meltwater shape sediment fans that significantly influence the landscape. NASA satellite images vividly demonstrate how these deposits impact river …
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Humpback Whale Freed from Fishing Net in Alaska – A Case Highlighting the Urgent Need for Marine Protection
A humpback whale entangled in fishing nets off Alaska was successfully freed by a NOAA team. This rescue underscores the vulnerability of marine mammals and …
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