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There’s a lot going on at NCEI. Discover more about us and Earth’s climate, oceans, coasts, and geophysics in these featured news stories.
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Alt text: Wildfire smoke causing yellow skies and poor visibility in the mountains.
August 3, 2023

U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for August 1, 2023

Moderate to exceptional drought covers 23.5% of the United States including Puerto Rico.

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High-resolution bathymetry mapping data collected by multibeam sonar reveals complex topographic features of the seafloor in San Francisco Bay, California. Variations in seafloor relief are depicted by color and contour lines called depth contours or isobaths.
August 3, 2023

The Underwater World

NCEI bathymetric data provides valuable insights into the underwater world.

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Alt text: Vibrant sunset in Asheville, NC, with bright hues of pink, yellow, and orange criss-crossing across a clear blue sky.
August 2, 2023

NCEI Supports Heat Mapping Study in Asheville

NOAA conducted a study with the Asheville GreenWorks and partners to map heat and humidity in Buncombe County.

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Six photos in a banner image of individual shots of different coral species.
July 31, 2023

Field Identification Guides for Pacific Coral Species

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pacific Islands Regional Office and NCEI have seven new coral field identification guides.

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Aurora borealis setting green and blue hues over the ocean with trees and shoreline set off to the left.
July 27, 2023

U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for July 25, 2023

Moderate to exceptional drought covers 22.7% of the United States including Puerto Rico.

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Bridge with water stains stretches into clear blue water with slightly cloudy sky overhead.
July 25, 2023

2023 Young Summer Scholars

Young scholars partner with NCEI over the 2023 summer term to work on research projects that can be applied to real-world issues.

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Saildrone
August 31, 2021
Updated July 25, 2023

A New Age in Ocean Observing

NCEI is working to effectively steward Uncrewed Marine Systems data, including integrating the data into synthesized data products.

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Image of NCEI scientist on Okeanos expedition by NOAA OER
August 11, 2016
Updated July 25, 2023

Supporting Ocean Exploration and Data Collection

We are proud to support efforts to catalog and provide access to data and information from the NOAA ship Okeanos Explorer.

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Rocky shoreline in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S., with the sun setting in the background, and turbulent water in the forefront of the image.
July 24, 2023

NASA DEVELOP Celebrates 25 Years and Welcomes in the Summer 2023 Term

Summer 2023 NASA DEVELOP team at NCEI work towards supporting air quality observation in Oregon and Washington.

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Cluster of fireflies lit up around ground level and dispersed between tree trunks.
July 20, 2023

U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for July 18, 2023

Moderate to exceptional drought covers 21.6% of the United States including Puerto Rico.

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