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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

American  

noun

U.S. Government.
  1. a division of the Department of Commerce, created in 1970, that conducts research on the world's oceans and atmosphere. NOAA


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They’re found around the globe, mostly in subtropical and temperate regions of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans, and in the Mediterranean Sea, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the population has declined by more than half since 2016, and sightings of calves have become rare.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says there is a 50- to 60-percent chance of El Nino developing during the July-September period and beyond.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Punxsutawney Phil's forecasts have an accuracy rate of about 35% over the past 20 years.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Recognizing this fact, I directed the implementation of an operational civil land satellite remote sensing system, with the operational management responsibility in Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

From State of the Union Address by Carter, Jimmy

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