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  4. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shared NOAA Satellite and Information Service's photo.
    13 hours ago
    NOAA's GOES-13 satellite is returning to work! Here's more from NOAA Satellite and Information Service.
    On Thursday, the GOES-13 spacecraft returns to full operations, as NOAA’s GOES East satellite. A team of engineers from NOAA, Boeing and ITT worked to pinpoint the cause of the problem. GOES-14 will return to its earlier status as the on-...
    orbit spare, NOAA officials said. At all times, NOAA operates two GOES spacecraft 22,300 miles above the Equator, with an additional GOES in orbital storage mode, ready to step in if one of the active satellites experiences trouble. NOAA also operates the polar operational environmental satellite (POES) program satellites, which fly 540 miles above Earth's surface, circling near the North and South Poles. Read the full story here: http://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/
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    Photo: On Thursday, the GOES-13 spacecraft returns to full operations, as NOAA’s GOES East satellite. A team of engineers from NOAA, Boeing and ITT worked to pinpoint the cause of the problem. GOES-14 will return to its earlier status as the on-orbit spare, NOAA officials said. At all times, NOAA operates two GOES spacecraft 22,300 miles above the Equator, with an additional GOES in orbital storage mode, ready to step in if one of the active satellites experiences trouble. NOAA also operates the polar operational environmental satellite (POES) program satellites, which fly 540 miles above Earth's surface, circling near the North and South Poles. Read the full story here: http://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/
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  5. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
    Tuesday
    From Dr. Jane Lubchenco, NOAA Administrator:

    Let me add my thanks to all of you who have connected with us through the NOAA Facebook page these past few years. Your engagement - with all our social media outlets - is crucial to our mission...
    of science, service and stewardship. My NOAA social media team is working hard every day to bring you the most visually compelling, relevant and informative science-centered stories from across our diverse organization. They strive to provide you "science news you can use" ...served up with a side of fun and a healthy dash of humor. Not to mention some really fantastic photos! Let us know what you want to see more of on our page, and we'll do our best to deliver even better content as we continue serving the needs of our growing social media community. Thanks again, everyone!
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    Photo: From Dr. Jane Lubchenco, NOAA Administrator: Let me add my thanks to all of you who have connected with us through the NOAA Facebook page these past few years. Your engagement - with all our social media outlets - is crucial to our mission of science, service and stewardship. My NOAA social media team is working hard every day to bring you the most visually compelling, relevant and informative science-centered stories from across our diverse organization. They strive to provide you "science news you can use" ...served up with a side of fun and a healthy dash of humor. Not to mention some really fantastic photos! Let us know what you want to see more of on our page, and we'll do our best to deliver even better content as we continue serving the needs of our growing social media community. Thanks again, everyone!
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  6. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
    Tuesday
    NOAA's Facebook page reached quite a milestone today - 100,000+ likes and growing. We got here thanks to the efforts of the NOAA social media team that spans our agency, all dedicated to bringing you science information that can be entertai...
    ning and useful. We also reached that threshold thanks to you, our readers, we literally couldn't have done this without you. Let us know what your favorite post or photo was over the past few years or let us know why you follow us on Facebook. And don't forget we're also on Twitter, join us @NOAA.
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    Photo: NOAA's Facebook page reached quite a milestone today - 100,000+ likes and growing. We got here thanks to the efforts of the NOAA social media team that spans our agency, all dedicated to bringing you science information that can be entertaining and useful. We also reached that threshold thanks to you, our readers, we literally couldn't have done this without you. Let us know what your favorite post or photo was over the past few years or let us know why you follow us on Facebook. And don't forget we're also on Twitter, join us @NOAA.
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  7. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shared NOAA Climate.Gov's photo.
    Tuesday
    Here's the latest global climate update...
    September 2012 tied with September 2005 as the warmest September worldwide since record keeping began in 1880. Which countries saw warmer-than-average temperatures? Check out our global map online: http://1.usa.gov/RtupAd
    Photo: September 2012 tied with September 2005 as the warmest September worldwide since record keeping began in 1880. Which countries saw warmer-than-average temperatures? Check out our global map online: http://1.usa.gov/RtupAd
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  8. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shared Jane Lubchenco's photo.
    Tuesday
    Here's a great story about science in the Gulf of Mexico
    Congratulations to the Lophelia II project team for receiving the National Oceanographic Partnership Program's 2011 Excellence in Partnering Award. Initiated in 2008, the Lophelia II project brought together federal scientists, academic sci...
    entists, and industry partners to increase our knowledge of the biology, ecology, and connectivity of deepwater coral populations in the Gulf of Mexico. In 2010, disaster struck in the Gulf of Mexico with the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Although not the original purpose of the Lophelia II project, the information that had been collected on Lophelia II expeditions prior to the spill provided important baseline data about the ecosystem around the Macondo Well, allowing Deepwater Horizon researchers to measure ecosystem changes and better understand the impacts of the spill. Information collected through the project will also help inform future environmental review and decision making for deepwater coral protection. This is an excellent example that the value of scientific research and discovery goes well beyond what is initially expected.
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    Photo: Congratulations to the Lophelia II project team for receiving the National Oceanographic Partnership Program's 2011 Excellence in Partnering Award. Initiated in 2008, the Lophelia II project brought together federal scientists, academic scientists, and industry partners to increase our knowledge of the biology, ecology, and connectivity of deepwater coral populations in the Gulf of Mexico. In 2010, disaster struck in the Gulf of Mexico with the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Although not the original purpose of the Lophelia II project, the information that had been collected on Lophelia II expeditions prior to the spill provided important baseline data about the ecosystem around the Macondo Well, allowing Deepwater Horizon researchers to measure ecosystem changes and better understand the impacts of the spill. Information collected through the project will also help inform future environmental review and decision making for deepwater coral protection. This is an excellent example that the value of scientific research and discovery goes well beyond what is initially expected.
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  9. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shared National Ocean Service's photo.
    Monday
    Exciting developments for NOAA in the Gulf of Mexico too!
    U.S. Senator Richard B. Shelby (Ala.) joined NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Eric Schwaab (left) and NOAA National Ocean Service Assistant Administrator David Kennedy (right) in cutting the ribbon formally opening the new Gulf of Mexico Disaster Response Center today.
    http://go.usa.gov/Y5CC
    Photo: U.S. Senator Richard B. Shelby (Ala.) joined NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Eric Schwaab (left) and NOAA National Ocean Service Assistant Administrator David Kennedy (right) in cutting the ribbon formally opening the new Gulf of Mexico Disaster Response Center today. http://go.usa.gov/Y5CC
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  10. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shared NOAA Fisheries Service's photo.
    Monday
    NOAA Fisheries participated in a great Cape Cod community event this weekend.
    We love oysters—they provide needed habitat for fish and shellfish, and stabilize marine habitat and protect shorelines. This weekend, NOAA Fisheries attended The Wellfleet Oyster Festival in Wellfleet, Cape Cod, Massachusetts. NOAA Fisher...
    ies and Oyster Festival organizers successfully led recycling efforts of shells consumed at the festivals in 2009, 2010, and 2011 for projects to improve water quality and create habitat. http://bit.ly/5UPjJ
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    Photo: We love oysters—they provide needed habitat for fish and shellfish, and stabilize marine habitat and protect shorelines. This weekend, NOAA Fisheries attended The Wellfleet Oyster Festival in Wellfleet, Cape Cod, Massachusetts. NOAA Fisheries and Oyster Festival organizers successfully led recycling efforts of shells consumed at the festivals in 2009, 2010, and 2011 for projects to improve water quality and create habitat. http://bit.ly/5UPjJ
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  11. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shared U.S. National Weather Service's photo.
    October 14
    Some of you had questions about the "green" aspect of the new NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction. Here are some details from NOAA's National Weather Service.
    The NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction is a candidate for silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED™ Green Building Rating System. It was built using materials with recycled and local content, and highly eff...
    icient glass. Sunshades have been incorporated into the design on the south side of the building to optimize energy performance. Two-thirds of the roof surface is “green roof” covered with low growing plants for better insulation and protection. Rainwater bio-retention areas and a storm water cistern collect water for irrigation, and a four-story rainwater waterfall efficiently drains the non-green roof.

    Details...

    http://1.usa.gov/Q9xoxr

    (Photo: University of Maryland)
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    Photo: The NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction is a candidate for silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED™ Green Building Rating System. It was built using materials with recycled and local content, and highly efficient glass. Sunshades have been incorporated into the design on the south side of the building to optimize energy performance. Two-thirds of the roof surface is “green roof” covered with low growing plants for better insulation and protection. Rainwater bio-retention areas and a storm water cistern collect water for irrigation, and a four-story rainwater waterfall efficiently drains the non-green roof. Details... http://1.usa.gov/Q9xoxr (Photo: University of Maryland)
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  12. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
    October 13
    GOES-14 continues to drift east to its final position of 75 degrees longitude where it will continue as the operational GOES East satellite. The full disk image shown here and at the link below will reflect the daily movement of the satellite until it reaches that location scheduled for November 3. http://www.nnvl.noaa.gov/GOESEast.php
    Photo: GOES-14 continues to drift east to its final position of 75 degrees longitude where it will continue as the operational GOES East satellite. The full disk image shown here and at the link below will reflect the daily movement of the satellite until it reaches that location scheduled for November 3. http://www.nnvl.noaa.gov/GOESEast.php
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  13. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
    October 13
    Want to watch the construction of NOAA's new 268,000 sq.ft., state of the art Center for Weather and Climate Prediction in College Park, MD? Check out this slideshow! http://www.nws.noaa.gov/com/weatherreadynation/news/101212_prediction.html
    Photo: Want to watch the construction of NOAA's new 268,000 sq.ft., state of the art Center for Weather and Climate Prediction in College Park, MD? Check out this slideshow! http://www.nws.noaa.gov/com/weatherreadynation/news/101212_prediction.html
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  14. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shared U.S. National Weather Service's photo.
    October 12
    Exciting developments at NOAA's National Weather Service!
    On Monday, we’re cutting the ribbon at the brand new NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction. The beautiful building is one thing, but it’s the work that will go on inside that will really move us forward to a Weather-Ready Nation. Learn more here:

    http://www.nws.noaa.gov/com/weatherreadynation/files/1pgr_NCWCP.pdf
    Photo: On Monday, we’re cutting the ribbon at the brand new NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction. The beautiful building is one thing, but it’s the work that will go on inside that will really move us forward to a Weather-Ready Nation. Learn more here: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/com/weatherreadynation/files/1pgr_NCWCP.pdf
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  15. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shared National Ocean Service's photo.
    October 12
    Congratulations to NOAA’s Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary! Their Sanctuary Ocean Count outreach project was named the Take Pride in America Outstanding Federal Volunteer Program.
    NOAA’s Sanctuary Ocean Count volunteer program receives national recognition for effort to count Hawaii’s endangered whale population. Get the story: http://go.usa.gov/Y8pe
    Photo: NOAA’s Sanctuary Ocean Count volunteer program receives national recognition for effort to count Hawaii’s endangered whale population. Get the story: http://go.usa.gov/Y8pe
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  16. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
    October 10
    Thirty years ago today three sailors onboard a sailboat off the coast of New England found themselves in a life and death struggle with an angry Atlantic Ocean. Thanks to a new satellite system an emergency beacon on their boat triggered a ...
    successful rescue response by the US Coast Guard. That satellite system, using NOAA satellites, is known as SARSAT - Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking. Here's the story - http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2012/20121009_sarsataniv.html
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    Photo: Thirty years ago today three sailors onboard a sailboat off the coast of New England found themselves in a life and death struggle with an angry Atlantic Ocean. Thanks to a new satellite system an emergency beacon on their boat triggered a successful rescue response by the US Coast Guard. That satellite system, using NOAA satellites, is known as SARSAT - Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking. Here's the story - http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2012/20121009_sarsataniv.html
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  17. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shared National Ocean Service's photo.
    October 10
    How about a new desktop wallpaper? Check out these great graphics from NOAA's National Ocean Service!
    Spruce up your desktop with one of our new desktop wallpapers celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Coastal Zone Management Act: http://go.usa.gov/YBEm

    The Coastal Zone Management Act was established by Congress on October 27, 1972, to preserve, protect, develop, enhance, and restore the nation's coastal resources. Over the past 40 years, this act has proven to be one of America's best tools to safeguard our coastal areas.
    Photo: Spruce up your desktop with one of our new desktop wallpapers celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Coastal Zone Management Act: http://go.usa.gov/YBEm The Coastal Zone Management Act was established by Congress on October 27, 1972, to preserve, protect, develop, enhance, and restore the nation's coastal resources. Over the past 40 years, this act has proven to be one of America's best tools to safeguard our coastal areas.
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  18. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
    October 9
    U.S. dryness in September 2012 helped fuel wildfires in the West, where nearly 1.1 million acres burned. http://www.climatewatch.noaa.gov/video/2012/the-heat-is-on
    Photo: U.S. dryness in September 2012 helped fuel wildfires in the West, where nearly 1.1 million acres burned. http://www.climatewatch.noaa.gov/video/2012/the-heat-is-on
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  19. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
    October 9
    THIS JUST IN: According to NOAA's National Climatic Data Center, September 2012 was warmer than average for the continental U.S. with record and near-record dryness in the Northern Plains and the Northwest: http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/sotc/national/2012/9
    Photo: THIS JUST IN: According to NOAA's National Climatic Data Center, September 2012 was warmer than average for the continental U.S. with record and near-record dryness in the Northern Plains and the Northwest: http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/sotc/national/2012/9
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  21. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shared NOAA Fisheries Service's photo.
    October 4
    Another cool photo pertaining to yesterday's "share" of this NOAA Fisheries Service story:
    What's that hovering above? It's more NOAA science. Get the science behind aerial drones and what they mean for a new era of marine mammal research. http://1.usa.gov/RcxEMX
    Photo: What's that hovering above? It's more NOAA science. Get the science behind aerial drones and what they mean for a new era of marine mammal research. http://1.usa.gov/RcxEMX
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  22. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shared a link via U.S. National Weather Service.
    October 4
    El Niño or Nada?

    An El Niño watch remains in effect, but NOAA climate experts today downgraded the likelihood that it will develop from about 70 percent to 55 percent. Even though its development has slowed, El Niño may still emerge over t...
    he fall and winter. If it does, it's expected to be a mild one.

    What is El Niño?
    http://www.elnino.noaa.gov/

    How can El Niño affect winter weather?
    http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/ensocycle/nawinter.shtml

    Current El Niño conditions and analyses
    http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/precip/CWlink/MJO/enso.shtml
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    Climate Prediction Center - North American Winter Features
    www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov
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  23. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) updated their cover photo.
    October 4
    October marks the 40th anniversary of NOAA's National Marine Sanctuary system!

    This beauty of a photo is of the NOAA Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary... WOW.
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  24. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shared National Ocean Service's photo.
    October 4
    Happy 40th to NOAA's National Marine Sanctuary System! Be sure to visit our pages for National Ocean Service and NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries for more great stories and photos of our nation's special marine places ...
    This month marks the 40th anniversary of the signing of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, which created our nation's national marine sanctuary system. What are sanctuaries? How do these special areas help to protect and conserve our ocean? Our latest podcast features a NOAA Ocean Today video to put this milestone in perspective. http://go.usa.gov/YbKG
    Photo: This month marks the 40th anniversary of the signing of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, which created our nation's national marine sanctuary system. What are sanctuaries? How do these special areas help to protect and conserve our ocean? Our latest podcast features a NOAA Ocean Today video to put this milestone in perspective. http://go.usa.gov/YbKG
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  25. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shared National Ocean Service's photo.
    October 3
    Did you see this cool cover photo posted by NOAA's National Ocean Service?

    Pacific white-sided dolphins in California. Credit: Robert Schwemmer, NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
    Photo
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  26. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shared NOAA Fisheries Service's photo.
    October 3
    Yikes...this is why you don't want to get too close to a leopard seal—an animal that weighs about thousand pounds and is mostly teeth. Learn how NOAA scientists use aerial drones to hover above and study marine animals and ecosystems in a whole new way—http://1.usa.gov/RcxEMX
    Photo: Yikes...this is why you don't want to get too close to a leopard seal—an animal that weighs about thousand pounds and is mostly teeth. Learn how NOAA scientists use aerial drones to hover above and study marine animals and ecosystems in a whole new way—http://1.usa.gov/RcxEMX
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  27. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
    October 2
    'SILENT SPRING' MARKS 50 YEARS: We’re tipping our hats today to Rachel Carson—a pioneer scientist who was one of the first two women hired in a non-clerical position with the Bureau of Fisheries, the present-day NOAA Fisheries Service. Cars...
    on is perhaps best known for her groundbreaking book “Silent Spring” that was widely credited for helping launch the environmental movement. This week, fans turned out in Woods Hole, Mass., to celebrate Carson and plans for a local monument in her honor: http://1.usa.gov/RoRc2G
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    Photo: 'SILENT SPRING' MARKS 50 YEARS: We’re tipping our hats today to Rachel Carson—a pioneer scientist who was one of the first two women hired in a non-clerical position with the Bureau of Fisheries, the present-day NOAA Fisheries Service. Carson is perhaps best known for her groundbreaking book “Silent Spring” that was widely credited for helping launch the environmental movement. This week, fans turned out in Woods Hole, Mass., to celebrate Carson and plans for a local monument in her honor: http://1.usa.gov/RoRc2G
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  28. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
    October 2
    Did you catch a glimpse of the aurora during the geomagnetic storming Sunday night? Share your best photographs through the NOAA Aurora Spotters Group on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/noaaauroras/. Here's a fantastic photo from southern Michigan, courtesy of NOAA Aurora Spotter/photographer Eric Dobis of Dobis Images ... Get the latest space weather updates at http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/.
    Photo: Did you catch a glimpse of the aurora during the geomagnetic storming Sunday night? Share your best photographs through the NOAA Aurora Spotters Group on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/noaaauroras/. Here's a fantastic photo from southern Michigan, courtesy of NOAA Aurora Spotter/photographer Eric Dobis of Dobis Images ... Get the latest space weather updates at http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/.
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  29. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) updated their cover photo.
    October 1
    On Friday, September 28, the U.S. Territory of American Samoa received the NOAA U.S. National Weather Service designation of TsunamiReady®. This comes three years after American Samoa was hit with a devastating tsunami that resulted in terrible loss of life and property. Receiving the TsunamiReady designation means that American Samoa is better prepared to handle future tsunamis.

    Read more about becoming TsunamiReady…
    http://www.tsunamiready.noaa.gov/

    Image: Tutuila Coast, American Samoa. Credit: U.S. National Park Service, http://www.nps.gov/.
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  30. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shared NOAA Fisheries Service's photo.
    October 1
    Today our oceans have absorbed about a third of the carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere—making seawater more acidic. “Ocean acidification is a problem for today, not just for the future,” says NOAA scientist Dr. Shallin Busch. “We kn...
    ow from earth’s history and lab experiments that many marine species are sensitive to changes in ocean chemistry.” It also threatens the economic well-being of the people and industries depending on a healthy marine environment that supports productive fisheries and other marine life. Learn more http://1.usa.gov/S7FKFx.

    Photo: Minnows can often be seen schooling around a reef. Credit: NOAA.
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    Photo: Today our oceans have absorbed about a third of the carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere—making seawater more acidic. “Ocean acidification is a problem for today, not just for the future,” says NOAA scientist Dr. Shallin Busch. “We know from earth’s history and lab experiments that many marine species are sensitive to changes in ocean chemistry.” It also threatens the economic well-being of the people and industries depending on a healthy marine environment that supports productive fisheries and other marine life. Learn more http://1.usa.gov/S7FKFx. Photo: Minnows can often be seen schooling around a reef. Credit: NOAA.
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  31. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
    September 28
    A flare erupted from the sun’s outer atmosphere Thursday evening, and with it came a burst of material called a coronal mass ejection, or CME. The CME will buffet Earth’s magnetic field Sunday or Monday, triggering minor to moderate geomagn...
    etic storming. Most of us will feel no effects, but since geomagnetic storms can cause aurora, photographers in high latitudes may want to be on the lookout in the wee hours of Sunday and Monday mornings. A full moon could make viewing difficult. For the experimental aurora forecast map, visit http://1.usa.gov/tHHN3r. Learn more: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/

    About this NOAA image: The sun on Friday, 9/28, captured by the Solar X-Ray Imager instrument on NOAA's GOES satellite.
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    Photo: A flare erupted from the sun’s outer atmosphere Thursday evening, and with it came a burst of material called a coronal mass ejection, or CME. The CME will buffet Earth’s magnetic field Sunday or Monday, triggering minor to moderate geomagnetic storming. Most of us will feel no effects, but since geomagnetic storms can cause aurora, photographers in high latitudes may want to be on the lookout in the wee hours of Sunday and Monday mornings. A full moon could make viewing difficult. For the experimental aurora forecast map, visit http://1.usa.gov/tHHN3r. Learn more: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/ About this NOAA image: The sun on Friday, 9/28, captured by the Solar X-Ray Imager instrument on NOAA's GOES satellite.
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  32. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shared NOAA Fisheries Service's photo.
    September 28
    Click "like" if you knew that lobsters start out so tiny. This juvenile lobster was caught on Georges Bank. It is about 15 mm long, or just over a half-inch. Catch a glimpse of other photo wonders at http://1.usa.gov/QvFJyk.

    Photo Credit: Jerry Prezioso/NOAA
    Photo: Click "like" if you knew that lobsters start out so tiny. This juvenile lobster was caught on Georges Bank. It is about 15 mm long, or just over a half-inch. Catch a glimpse of other photo wonders at http://1.usa.gov/QvFJyk. Photo Credit: Jerry Prezioso/NOAA
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  33. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shared a link via Jane Lubchenco.
    September 28
    This morning, NOAA Administrator Dr. Jane Lubchenco posted about "osteoporosis of the sea" and cool Google Earth technology that allows you to see where across the globe it is threatening important ocean habitats. Here's her post, with a l...
    ink you should check out:

    " You may have heard about 'ocean acidification,' but it’s not something you'll notice the next time you gaze out onto a sparkling blue ocean. Sometimes referred to as 'osteoporosis of the sea,' OA is a process in which seawater chemistry changes when the ocean absorbs rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide. It’s a serious global threat to our oceans, coral reefs and marine life, and can be destructive to many species. Here’s why: To build essential skeletons and shells, many marine plants and animals require calcium carbonate, which is found naturally in seawater. Acidified ocean water can inhibit the ability of oysters, clams, corals and other marine life to make hard protective shells and skeletons. In polar and other waters, the corrosive effect may also dissolve shells and skeletons already built. (For more, see my June 2012 NY Times Op/Ed: http://nyti.ms/SrzwFK.) This week’s “The Ocean in a High-CO2 World” symposium (http://www.highco2-iii.org/main.cfm?cid=2259) is a gathering of scientists from around the globe to take stock of what is known about ocean acidification and identify priorities for future research. One question we seek to answer is: What areas of the globe will be hit hardest by the impacts of OA? Through the power of cool technology, Google treated symposium attendees to a 'fly-thru' of the world’s OA hot spots. It’s just been archived on YouTube, so now you too can take a virtual flight to see where in the world OA is threatening critical ocean habitats: http://youtu.be/cAwZ7VCYn44."
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