NOAA drops update vessel to speed rules intended to protect whales
With the Biden administration’s time in office coming to an end, regulators at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...
Rep. Fry applauds NOAA’s withdrawal of proposal to reduce boat speeds along the coast
Two years after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration proposed a boating speed reduction to protect marine life, the proposal has now been withdrawn.
What hazards will remain in Southern California after the wildfires subside?
While the end to the fire danger is not yet in sight, experts say the hazards that will remain in its wake will be severe.
15-Minute Countdown: The Hidden Warning Before Tonga’s Volcano Exploded
In January 2022, the undersea volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai erupted spectacularly, becoming one of the most powerful ...
Weather Wednesdays: Studying the wildfires and drought
After two remarkably wet winters from 2022 into 2023 and then again from 2023 to 2024, now La Niña is living up to ...
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East Coast ‘slow zone’ to protect endangered whales withdrawn
Federal officials have withdrawn a proposed slow zone for ferries, ships and large boats along the U.S. East Coast, after months of heated criticism from Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, and other ...
Chicago Faces Colder Temps Amid Hydrologic Warning
The drop in temperatures in Chicago has raised concerns about river ice formation, which could lead to ice jams in major ...
NOAA scraps proposed speed limits meant to protect whales around Cape Cod, Islands
The proposed speed limits would have impacted all ferry service to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, as well as ferries from ...
The Polar Vortex Is Coming: Expect Temperatures Below Zero And Snow In These Areas
Some areas of the U.S. may see temperatures as low as -20 or -30 degrees early next week as arctic air from Siberia rolls in.
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No speed limits: Feds drop rule meant to slow boats around right whales
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on Wednesday withdrew a proposed vessel speed rule meant to protect North Atlantic right whales.
Two Whales Freed from Life-Threatening Entanglements by Trained Rescue Responders in Hawaii
Trained responders at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary undertook the life-saving detangling ...
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NOAA seeking proposals for uncrewed maritime systems
As part of its Fleet Recapitalization Plan, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting ...