National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration: Oceans in the spotlight

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Science and Technology

Institution Name:

NOAA

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Starting Point (SERC)

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary, Post-secondary

Abstract:

NOAA Ocean Service (NOS) is responsible for the observation, measurement, assessment and management of the nation's vast coastal and ocean areas. NOS provides world-class products and services that protect millions of lives, billions of dollars in property and irreplaceable natural resources daily. This website is a portal to all the NOS observations, information, measurements and programs. In the Oceans In the Spotlight section, users will find nautical charts, animations of monthly ocean temperatures, diving resources, global seafloor tomography and much more. This site contains a wealth of information collected for the NOAA Ocean Service projects.

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Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Readings

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