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On the Heritage Trail with Curator Mark Weber: NOAA Aircraft Operations Center
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- On the Heritage Trail with Curator Mark Weber: NOAA Aircraft Operations Center
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- 5:49
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Join our intrepid curator as he visits the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center and meets with Flight Engineer Dan Tyson, who shares some interesting artifacts from NOAA's P-3 Hurricane Hunters, Kermit and Miss Piggy.
Learn more about NOAA’s history at https://www.noaa.gov/heritage.
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- Remembering Hurricane Katrina: 20 Years Later
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- 3:50
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- 20 years ago, Hurricane Katrina tore through the southeastern United States, causing much destruction. This video features thoughts from NOAA staff who were involved in the forecasting and response. They share their memories of this tragic natural disaster, and the further forecasting advancements since then.
Learn more about NOAA’s history at www.noaa.gov/heritage.
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- Gamechangers: 10 Women Who Broke Barriers at NOAA
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- NOAA has many outstanding women who have been the first to accomplish big things at NOAA and our predecessor agencies. This video showcases 10 of them. Learn more about NOAA’s history at https://www.noaa.gov/heritage.
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- Investing in America: NOAA's Science, Service and Stewardship in Action
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- From groundbreaking discoveries in the deepest depths of the ocean to pioneering satellite technology for severe weather monitoring, in the past four years, NOAA has introduced new innovations on air, land and sea to protect people, property and livelihoods across the nation. These historic investments in America’s climate resilience empowered local leaders and decision makers to understand, prepare for and mitigate climate impacts unique to their communities. Visit https://noaa.gov/2024report to learn more.
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- NOAA - Climate Mayors MOU Signing Event
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- 38:53
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- An exclusive event featuring an important conversation on climate change and resilience, co-hosted by NOAA and Climate Mayors.
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- NOAA provides vital navigation data in wake of Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Patapsco River, Baltimore, MD, Sunday, March 31, 2024: A Navigation Response Team from NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey conducts lidar and sonar operations at the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse to detect any obstructions and gather precise water depth and air gap measurements. This work provides data essential to establishing an alternate channel around the wreckage and determining what kinds of vessels can use it. For more details, please visit: https://www.noaa.gov/news/noaa-science-experts-assets-responding-247-to-francis-scott-key-bridge-disaster
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- Xin Lan: Greenhouse Gas Scientist, NOAA Research Global Monitoring Laboratory
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Xin views Women’s History Month as a time for celebration and reflection, and an opportunity to remember that women are not treated equally throughout the world.
If given the opportunity to share advice with her younger self, she would say that despite what she was told by others, girls can grow up to be great scientists.
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- Kayelyn Simmons: Oceanographer, NOAA Research Atlantic Oceanographic & Meteorological Laboratory
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Kayelyn celebrates Women’s History Month by shopping at women-owned businesses and participating in a number of activities, including scuba diving, martial arts and spear fishing.
What advice would she give to her younger self? To have more confidence in her academic abilities.
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- Ocean to Atmosphere: Research and Innovation at NOAA's Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory.
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- 3:39
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- NOAA’s Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) is a federal laboratory based in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in Newport, Oregon. PMEL makes critical observations and conducts groundbreaking research to advance our knowledge of the global ocean and its interactions with the earth, atmosphere, ecosystems, and climate. These observations are used to improve weather and climate predictions, fisheries management, and coastal resilience. PMEL is a global leader in the development and deployment of innovative strategies for ocean observation.
Visit PMEL's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NOAAPMEL and the PMEL homepage: https://www.pmel.noaa.gov/ for more great content.
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- One Day at COP28
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- What is it like to spend a day with NOAA at COP28? Watch as some members of the NOAA delegation describe a day in Dubai, and what they hope to achieve during the meeting.
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- NOAA's Chief Scientist on Working to Achieve the World's Climate Goals
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Take a virtual peek inside of the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), and join NOAA Chief Scientist Sarah Kapnick, Ph.D., as she explains the role NOAA's science and research is playing in achieving the world's climate goals.
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- Tracy Boze: Investigative Support Technician, NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Tracy is an enrolled citizen of the Tlingit and Haida and Sitka Tribe of Alaska. Native American Heritage Month is important to Tracy because it provides a space to tell stories and learn more about the varied cultures in her community.
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- CDR James Brinkley: Assistant Director (Acting), NOAA Office of Satellite Products and Operations
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Commander Brinkley, a member of the Cherokee Nation, thinks of Native American Heritage Month “is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, our histories and acknowledge our ancestors.” James admires Comanche chief Quanah Parker for his conservation efforts.
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- Vanessa Tuttle: Research Fisheries Biologist, Northwest Fisheries Science Center
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- A member of the Peoria Tribes of Indians of Oklahoma, Vanessa not only loves Native American Heritage Month, but respects and enjoys all heritage months. Vanessa deeply admires Native American leader Billy Frank Jr. for his work relating to tribes and fisheries in the U.S.
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- Staff Spotlight: ‘What Disability Employment Awareness Month means to me’
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Clair believes that recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month is important, because “any one of us at any time in our lives can become disabled.” Clair shares what it’s like to have an invisible disability and why he admires Winston Churchill’s courage and will.
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- Clair Ketchum: What Disability Employment Awareness Month means to me
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Clair believes that recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month is important, because “any one of us at any time in our lives can become disabled.” Clair shares what it’s like to have an invisible disability, and expresses admiration for Winston Churchill’s courage and will.
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- Ernesto Rodriguez: Meteorologist-in-charge, National Weather Service
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Ernesto looks at Hispanic Heritage Month as an opportunity to recognize how Hispanic culture fosters unity and empathy. He is inspired by baseball legend and humanitarian Roberto Clemente.
Video credit: Department of Commerce.
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- Renellys Perez: Deputy Director, Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Renellys thinks of Hispanic Heritage Month as an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of Hispanic culture and heritage, and to also celebrate what unites Hispanic peoples. She too admires Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor and other trailblazers.
Video credit: Department of Commerce.
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- Veeshan Narinesingh: Physical Scientist, Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Veeshan believes it’s important to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of Hispanic Americans — particularly NOAA’s own Martin Yapur — for his enthusiastic and passionate style of leadership.
Video credit: Department of Commerce.
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- Berenize Garcia Nueva: Intern, Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Berenize views Hispanic Heritage Month as a chance to celebrate the history, culture and accomplishments of Hispanic people. She admires Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor for her accomplishments.
Video credit: Department of Commerce.
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- Cristina Urizar: Oceanographer, National Ocean Service
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Cristina reflects on her love for Houston, Texas, and how observances like Hispanic Heritage Month create opportunities to learn about and appreciate each other.
Video credit: Department of Commerce.
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- NOAA Rewind: Brass Brains
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- NOAA’s Brass Brains, officially known as Tide Predicting Machine No. 2, is an early 20th century mechanical computer used to make tide predictions for the United States. This video highlights Brass Brains and how it worked.
The “NOAA Rewind” series highlights artifacts and stories from NOAA’s history in approximately one minute.
Learn more about NOAA’s history at https://www.noaa.gov/heritage
Transcript:
This is Brass Brains, the U.S. government's first computer design.
It's essentially a 2,500 pound mechanical computer made of pulleys, gears, and chains.
The U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey used it from 1910 to 1965 to predict tides.
Brass Brains uses 37 factors related to the motions and positions of the Earth, moon, and sun.
Brass Brains did in one day what would take 125 mathematicians the same length of time.
After its invention, the number of shipwrecks was cut in h...
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- Meteorologist Caymme Sims reflects on National Women's History Month.
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Metrologist and physical scientist Caymme Sims admires Barbara Walters for her ability to be warm and kind while remaining a serious journalist.
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- NOAA's Rear Admiral Nancy Hann on Pamela Chelgren, the first female officer in the NOAA Corps
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- RADM Nancy Hann, Director of the NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations and NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps, speaks about how Pamela Chelgren led the way for women in the NOAA Corps and across NOAA.
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- Meteorologist Liz Leitman reflects on National Women's History Month.
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Liz Leitman, meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center, believes that to continue making progress, women must remember the past. She admires scientist Marie Curie for her persistence and perseverance.
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- Meteorologist-In-Charge Jamie Enderlen Reflects on National Women's History Month.
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Jamie Enderlen, Meteorologist-In-Charge of the Center Weather Service Unit in Aurora, Illinois, admires NASA mathematician Dorothy Vaughan for her perseverance, advocacy and lasting influence.
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- Communications Specialist Marissa Anderson reflects on National Women's History Month.
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Communications specialist Marissa Anderson is inspired by all of the women who have dedicated their careers to NOAA’s mission.
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- NOAA's Pam Sullivan on Maria Mitchell, America's First Female Astronomer
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- NOAA's GeoXO and GOES-R System Program Director, Pamela Sullivan, speaks about some of Maria Mitchell's accomplishments and her legacy.
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- National Weather Service Meteorologist Chanelle Stigger Reflects on Black History Month
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- “Black history month is a time to recognize current and past achievements in the Black community,” says Lake Charles National Weather Service meteorologist Chanelle Stigger. Find out who inspires Chanelle, and how she fulfills her passion and the NWS mission.
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- Dakari Anderson, National Weather Service Meteorologist, Reflects on National Black History Month
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- As a National Weather Service meteorologist in Fairbanks, Alaska, Dakari Anderson loves to help people and to connect with the public. He shares with us how bell hooks, an influential Black writer, inspires him.
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- NOAA’s Severe Storms Laboratory Director DaNa Carlis Reflects on National Black History Month
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- DaNa Carlis, director of NOAA’s Severe Storms Laboratory in Norman, Oklahoma, reflects on values that his parents distilled in him, including the importance of education and hard work. He also describes how he is inspired by the civil rights leaders and freedom fighters who fought against discrimination, inequality and racism.
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- Meteorologist-In Charge John Hurley Reflects on National Black History Month
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- John Hurley, Meteorologist-In Charge of the Minneapolis Center Weather Service Unit, reflects on the contributions of Charles E. Anderson, the first African American to earn his Ph.D. in meteorology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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- Diversity and Inclusion Manager Patricia Brown Reflects on National Black History Month
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Patricia Brown is the diversity and inclusion manager for NOAA’s National Weather Service. She shares her thoughts on Warren M. Washington, an African American trailblazer and internationally recognized expert on atmospheric science and climate research, and what she values about her career at NOAA.
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- Outreach Coordinator Amara Davis Reflects on National Black History Month
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Outreach coordinator Amara Davis is a second-generation public servant, who is proud of the work that she does to create space for underrepresented people through NOAA’s National Sea Grant College Program. Find out more about Amara and the work that she does for NOAA.
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- NOAA in Alaska
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- 3:41
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- This short video highlights NOAA’s mission and work in the Alaska Region. It provides an overview of key programs and partners involved in achieving NOAA’s mission of Science, Service, and Stewardship. The video was conceptualized by NOAA’s Alaska Regional Collaboration Team and produced by Mort Crim Communications, Inc (http://mccicorp.com/).
For more information, visit https://www.noaa.gov/regional-collaboration-network/regions-alaska
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- NOAA in the Pacific Islands
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- 4:18
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- This short video highlights NOAA’s mission and work in the Pacific Islands Region. It provides an overview of key programs and partners involved in achieving NOAA’s mission of Science, Service, and Stewardship. The video was conceptualized by NOAA’s Pacific Islands Regional Collaboration Team and produced by Mort Crim Communications, Inc (http://mccicorp.com/).
For more information, visit https://www.noaa.gov/regional-collaboration-network/regions-pacific-islands
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- NOAA in the North Atlantic Region
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- This short video highlights NOAA’s mission and work in the North Atlantic Region. It provides an overview of key programs and partners involved in achieving NOAA’s mission of Science, Service, and Stewardship. The video was conceptualized by NOAA’s North Atlantic Regional Collaboration Team and produced by Mort Crim Communications, Inc (http://mccicorp.com/).
For more information, visit https://www.noaa.gov/regional-collaboration-network/regions-north-atlantic
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- Join NOAA in the Journey to America the Beautiful
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- NOAA is leading efforts to conserve and restore 30 percent of our lands and waters by 2030. Learn more about how you can join NOAA in the journey to America the Beautiful at https://www.noaa.gov/america-the-beautiful
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- IPCC Climate Change 2022 Impacts Report: Insights from NOAA Authors
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- This video features interviews with NOAA scientists Libby Jewett and Kirstin Holsman — contributors to the IPCC Climate Change 2022 Impacts Report. They served on an international team of authors who assessed scientific literature to prepare the new IPCC report’s chapter on North America.
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- NOAA Ocean Exploration: Going Deep in Search of Discovery
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- 3:32
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Our ocean is vital to all life, but we know more about the surface of the moon than we do the bottom of the ocean. NOAA is changing our collective knowledge with every dive into the deep sea.
Learn more about NOAA's ocean exploration, and how we strengthen the economy, health, and security of the United States with each discovery. Visit: https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/.
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- Protect and Restore: NOAA Stewardship in Action
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- 2:44
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- For 50 years, NOAA has monitored our ever changing world and worked to address the unprecedented environmental challenges we face. Through conservation, and restoration of our nation’s essential natural resources, NOAA protects our ocean, coasts, their ecosystems and the communities that rely on them. Stewardship is the foundation NOAA was built upon and will continue to build on for our country’s future.
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- NOAA Legends: Paul Trotter
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- 3:11
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- For NOAA’s 50th anniversary, we interviewed NOAA Legends: people of color who were “firsts” in NOAA science. Paul Trotter was the Meteorologist-In-Charge of the New Orleans National Weather Service office during the landfall of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. During his 36-year career, Trotter served as a mentor and left a legacy of focusing on people and fulfilling NOAA's mission through teamwork. Learn more about Paul Trotter and NOAA's 50th anniversary celebration at https://www.noaa.gov/heritage.
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- NOAA 50th Anniversary Spotlight: The American Blue Economy
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- 5:01
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- We live on a beautiful, interconnected blue planet. Our earth’s ocean is a vast resource that offers opportunities for economic development and job creation. For more than 50 years, NOAA has helped coastal communities and partners advance a resilient and sustainable American Blue Economy. You can find more information about NOAA’s 50th anniversary at https://www.noaa.gov/heritage
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- NOAA’s 50th Anniversary - A Message From Our Partners - Volume 2
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- In 2020, NOAA celebrated 50 years of science, service, and stewardship. Our success over the past 50 years could not have been achieved without the collaboration and support of our beloved partners. Listen as they congratulate us on our golden anniversary. You can find more information about NOAA's 50th anniversary at https://www.noaa.gov/heritage
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- NOAA's 50th Anniversary - A Message From Our Partners - Volume 1
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- In 2020, NOAA celebrated 50 years of science, service, and stewardship. Our success over the past 50 years could not have been achieved without the collaboration and support of our beloved partners. Listen as they congratulate us on our golden anniversary. You can find more information about NOAA's 50th anniversary at https://www.noaa.gov/heritage
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- NOAA's 50th Anniversary - A Message From Our Partners - Volume 3
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- In 2020, NOAA celebrated 50 years of science, service, and stewardship. Our success over the past 50 years could not have been achieved without the collaboration and support of our beloved partners. Listen as they congratulate us on our golden anniversary. You can find more information about NOAA's 50th anniversary at https://www.noaa.gov/heritage #NOAAat50
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- NOAA’s 50th Anniversary – A Salute from Sherman’s Lagoon
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- 3:24
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Sherman’s Lagoon cartoonist Jim Toomey loves the ocean. Over the years, he has lent his well-loved characters to help support NOAA's mission. NOAA even created a Silver Sherman Award to recognize our most dedicated staff.
In this video, Jim pays tribute to our incredible NOAA workforce and our 50 years of science, service, and stewardship that would not have been possible without them. Learn more at https://www.noaa.gov/heritage
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- NOAA's 50th Anniversary - Our People
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- 4:56
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- In 2020, NOAA celebrated 50 years of science, service, and stewardship. One of NOAA's greatest assets is its people. Their dedication shaped the agency into what it is today, and it will undoubtedly propel us through the next 50 years of innovation and discovery. Listen to a few NOAA colleagues describe why they're passionate about NOAA's mission and their vision for the next 50 years. You can find more information about NOAA's 50th anniversary at https://www.noaa.gov/heritage
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- NOAA Legends: Dr. Ambrose Jearld
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- For NOAA’s 50th anniversary, we interviewed NOAA Legends: people of color who were “firsts” in NOAA science. Dr. Ambrose Jearld joined NOAA in 1977 as one of the first black fisheries biologists at the agency. He dedicated his nearly 40-year career to making science more accessible to a diverse body of students and researchers. Learn more about Dr. Jearld and NOAA's 50th anniversary celebration at https://www.noaa.gov/heritage. #NOAAat50
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- NOAA 50th Anniversary Spotlight: Building a Weather-Ready Nation
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- 3:20
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- NOAA’s National Weather Service guides the nation by remaining at the forefront of weather science, providing forecasts, giving information to decision makers and preparing communities for weather, water, and climate-related events. Our forecasts and warnings save lives and livelihoods and help everyone become a part of a Weather-Ready Nation. Join us as we celebrate 50 years of science, service, and stewardship at NOAA!
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