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Top Stories Apr 15, 2026

U.S.’s First Operational Coronagraph at L1 Transmits Images of the Sun One Million Miles from Home

U.S.’s First Operational Coronagraph at L1 Transmits Images of the Sun One Million Miles from Home April 15, 2026 A still image from the above video showing the last of the three CMEs at 07:30 Universal Time (UT) on February 18, 2026. (Image credit: NOAA, the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) and the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC)) Download Image U.S.’s First Operational Coronagraph at L1 Transmits Images of the Sun One Million Miles from Home 0
Top Stories Apr 13, 2026

Recreational anglers help boost bluefin tuna research

Recreational anglers help boost bluefin tuna research Brian (left) and Peter (right) Bacon have tagged 273 bluefin tuna during their time in NOAA’s tagging program. (Image credit: Courtesy of Brian and Peter Bacon) Download Image April 13, 2026 Imagine standing at the stern of a 50-foot fishing vessel. Your legs are pressed up against the gunwale for balance as you rock in the waves and face the churning waters of the boat’s wake. All of a sudden, the reel next to you starts screaming as the mate yells, “Fish on!” Heart racing, you grab the rod and start cranking. It could be a quick 20-minute fight or an intense 5-hour battle to reveal a sleek fish built with more than 80 pounds of muscle. This is what it’s like to be on a trip with the Bacon brothers. Fisheries recreational fishing 0 Off
Top Stories Apr 13, 2026

50 years of innovation and leadership: Celebrating the Magnuson-Stevens Act

50 years of innovation and leadership: Celebrating the Magnuson-Stevens Act NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Eugenio Piñeiro Soler reflects on the legacy and the future impact of the Act U.S. Senators Warren Magnuson (D-WA) and Ted Stevens (R-AK) authored the original Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) in 1976. (Image credit: Ted Stevens Foundation) Download Image April 13, 2026 In 1976, I was an undergraduate student in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, far from the waters of Puerto Rico where I was raised. Despite my physical distance from the ocean, it was always top of mind. I had dreams of going to law school and eventually merging that expertise with my first love: fishing. Even then, I understood the critical need for innovative legislation to protect our marine resources. When the Magnuson-Stevens Act, or MSA, was signed into law 50 years ago on April 13, 1976, it was nothing short of visionary. And it remains so today. Fisheries 0 Off
Top Stories Apr 09, 2026

Another ocean drone joins NOAA’s growing fleet

Another ocean drone joins NOAA’s growing fleet April 9, 2026 Another ocean drone joins NOAA’s growing fleet Research research drones unmanned systems 0 Off
Top Stories Apr 07, 2026

NOAA’s 2025 Aquaculture Highlights

NOAA’s 2025 Aquaculture Highlights Commercial aquaculture, like these mussels being grown underwater in a seafood farm, contributes to boosting American-sourced seafood and economic growth.  (Image credit: Courtesy of Darryl Torckler) April 7, 2026 0 Off
Top Stories Apr 01, 2026

Ships and planes and crews, oh my! Join us April 6-10 for #NOAAFleetWeek

Ships and planes and crews, oh my! Join us April 6-10 for #NOAAFleetWeek Fleet Week: Get virtual, behind-the-scenes access to NOAA ships, planes, NOAA Corps officers and crew from April 6-10, 2026. Follow along on our social channels using the hashtag #NOAAFleetWeek. (Image credit: NOAA OMAO) Download Image April 6, 2026 Marine & Aviation NOAA ships NOAA planes NOAA Corps 0 Off
Top Stories Apr 01, 2026

NOAA's wildfire detection system a game-changer for record-breaking Morrill fire

NOAA's wildfire detection system a game-changer for record-breaking Morrill fire Fire crews search for any remaining "hot spots" to extinguish after the Morrill Fire in western Nebraska, March 19, 2026.  (Image credit: Inciweb, at inciweb.wildfire.gov (public domain)) Download Image April 9, 2026 Satellites wildfires wildfire smoke fire weather 0 Off
Top Stories Apr 01, 2026

Join us April 8 for #SafePlaceSelfieDay: Where would you go?

Join us April 8 for #SafePlaceSelfieDay: Where would you go? Download Image April 1, 2026 Weather weather safety severe weather tornadoes severe storms 0 Off
Top Stories Mar 31, 2026

Hurricane Experts to host preparedness mission in Florida Keys and Caribbean

Hurricane Experts to host preparedness mission in Florida Keys and Caribbean April 6, 2026 Students line up to board the U.S. Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, during the 2022 Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour. (Image credit: NOAA NHC) Download Image Media invited to tour Hurricane Hunter aircraft during Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour As the 2026 hurricane season approaches, NOAA and the U.S. Air Force Reserve will host a series of events in the Florida Keys and the Caribbean to raise awareness of hurricane preparedness for the upcoming season, which officially begins on June 1.National Hurricane Center (NHC) Director Michael Brennan, along with other NHC and National Weather Service staff, will visit with local officials and emergency managers of hurricane-vulnerable communities and discuss hurricane preparedness, resilience, and how they can become “weather-ready.” An Air Force Reserve Command WC-130J “Hurricane Hunter” aircraft will be on hand to highlight how scientists collect data about hurricanes. Some locations offer public tours; details regarding availability are noted below.WHAT:NOAA’s Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour WHEN:Tuesday, April 14 through Saturday, April 18, 2026WHERE:April 14, Florida Keys Marathon International Airport in Marathon, Florida(Public tours begin at 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. EDT)April 15, Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport in Roatan, Honduras(Media availability at 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.)April 16, Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport in Belize City, Belize(Media availability at 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CST)April 18, Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport, Isla Grande, Puerto Rico(Public tours begin at 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. AST)WHO:Michael Brennan, director, NOAA’s National Hurricane Center Robbie Berg, warning coordination meteorologist, NOAA’s National Hurricane Center Jose Alamo, meteorologist, NOAA’s Weather Prediction CenterSandy Delgado, meteorologist, NOAA's National Hurricane CenterKerri Englert, flight director, NOAA’s Aircraft Operations Center LCDR David Keith, aircraft acquisition deputy director, NOAA Marine and Aviation OperationsFlight crew from the U.S. Air Force Reserve aircraftThe NOAA Hurricane Hunters, stationed at the Aircraft Operations Center in Lakeland, Florida, fly missions into tropical cyclones to gather data to support storm forecasts and research. NOAA’s Lockheed WP-3D Orion, which is celebrating 50 years of service, and Gulfstream IV-SP are piloted by NOAA Commissioned Corps officers and crewed by NOAA meteorologists, technicians and researchers. You can take a virtual tour of these aircraft here.  Media contactsFor interviews with NOAA experts, contact NOAA Public Affairs Officer Maria Torres, NOAA, [email protected], (305) 433-1933For interviews with U.S. Air Force Reserve experts, contact Lt. Col. Marnee Losurdo, USAF Reserve, 403rd Wing Public Affairs, [email protected], (228) 377-2056 Weather hurricane hunters hurricane season 0
Top Stories Mar 31, 2026

ProTechnology Innovation Showcase: Unmanned Platforms

ProTechnology Innovation Showcase: Unmanned Platforms March 31, 2026 A very successful ProTechnology Innovation Showcase was held on March 25, 2026 featuring data modeling.  We had over 250 attendees and featured presentations from six different ProTech Prime vendors and their teams.  Please find a copy of their presentations here: Link to Presentations offsite linkPlease keep an eye out for the next ProTechnology Innovation Showcase as we plan to hold them regularly and a wide variety of topics, you can find more information on our news and events page. If you have suggestions for a topic for our next event or wish to provide feedback on our initial gathering, we encourage you to share your thoughts by completing this Google form: Link to Feedback Form offsite linkThank you for your time and we look forward to seeing you at the next ProTechnology Innovation Showcase. The recent ProTechnology Innovation Showcase, held on March 25, 2026, focused on data modeling and was a resounding success! We hosted over 250 attendees and featured insightful presentations from six ProTech Prime vendors and their teams.You can access the presentation materials here: Link to Presentations offsite linkWe plan to hold these ProTechnology Innovation Showcases regularly, covering a wide range of topics. Be sure to check our news and events page for updates on the next event.We value your input! To suggest a topic for an upcoming showcase or to provide feedback on this initial gathering, please complete our Google form: Link to Feedback Form offsite linkThank you for your participation; we look forward to welcoming you at the next ProTechnology Innovation Showcase. ProTech Acquisition & Grants ProTech 0 Off

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