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      I wonder if person can say that Kuroshio current in the Pacific travels four thousand miles a year, based on the gravitational pull of the moon.
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  6. National Ocean Service
    Monday
    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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  8. National Ocean Service shared a link.
    October 13
    NOAA Storm 'QuickLooks' are now being issued for Tropical Storm Rafael. This free online tool is a snapshot of near real-time coastal and weather observations for areas affected by a storm.
    Tropical Storm RAFAEL QuickLook, POSTED 12:00 AST 10/13/2012
    tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov
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  10. National Ocean Service
    October 12
    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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  11. National Ocean Service
    October 11
    This month, NOAA’s tides and currents experts rolled out three new observational systems on the East and West coasts of the United States. Get the story: http://go.usa.gov/YkjQ
    Photo: This month, NOAA’s tides and currents experts rolled out three new observational systems on the East and West coasts of the United States. Get the story: http://go.usa.gov/YkjQ
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  12. National Ocean Service
    October 10
    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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  13. National Ocean Service
    October 9
    Take your pick from our list of ocean- and coast-related mobile apps and websites! http://go.usa.gov/YZ9x
    Photo: Take your pick from our list of ocean- and coast-related mobile apps and websites! http://go.usa.gov/YZ9x
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  14. National Ocean Service shared a link.
    October 8
    On the heels of Hawaii’s first confirmed report of Japan tsunami debris, NOAA and partners are already examining the second confirmed item: a barnacled skiff which a fisherman found off the Hawaii coast—and which he wants to keep. Get the story on the Response and Restoration blog:
    With Skiff Found off Maui, NOAA and Partners Confirm Hawaii’s Latest Reports of Japan Tsunami Marine
    usresponserestoration.wordpress.com
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  16. National Ocean Service
    October 4
    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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  20. National Ocean Service
    October 1
    Louisiana expands its coastal zone boundary. Get the details: http://go.usa.gov/YYJQ
    Photo: Louisiana expands its coastal zone boundary. Get the details: http://go.usa.gov/YYJQ
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  22. National Ocean Service
    September 28
    What's the difference between a hurricane watch and a warning? Get the answer in our latest Ocean Fact: http://go.usa.gov/YCjT
    Photo: What's the difference between a hurricane watch and a warning? Get the answer in our latest Ocean Fact: http://go.usa.gov/YCjT
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