Feb 9th, 2010 · The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says this past weekend's snow storm dumped enough white stuff to fill 12 million Olympic swimming pools. To put it another way, all that snow would fill 30,000 Empire State buildings.
Aug 21st, 2009 · Peak hurricane season typically lasts from August to October. Gerry Bell, lead seasonal hurricane forecaster for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, explains the climate patterns and ocean temperatures that lead to hurricanes, and offers advice on how to prepare for storms before they hit.
May 21st, 2009 · Government forecasters say this year's Atlantic hurricane season will probably be quieter than last year's. The 2008 season included eight hurricanes, five of which were major storms. This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects no more than three major storms.
May 22nd, 2008 · The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts the 2008 "hurricane season" will be about average in terms of the number and strength of named storms. But more than in the past, the agency is acknowledging that precise estimates are difficult.
Sep 5th, 2007 · The Washington Post has revealed that the uniformed services of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have an official marching song.
Jun 19th, 2007 · In late spring, five dead dolphins washed up on the shore in Southern California. Four had been shot. Michelle Zetwo, of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in San Diego, tells Steve Inskeep there is a reward of $2,500 for information that leads to an arrest.
Jun 19th, 2007 · In late spring, five dead dolphins washed up on the shore in Southern California. Four had been shot. Michelle Zetwo, of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in San Diego, tells Steve Inskeep there is a reward of $2,500 for information that leads to an arrest.
Feb 13th, 2007 · According to news accounts, a state DNA lab in Florida found that some of the fish being served as grouper isn't grouper at all, but a cheaper fish. Greg Houghaboom, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration agent who investigates marine resource violations, discusses the trend.