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    Nov 22

    Every year, the Chumash community undertakes a traditional tomol journey to their homeland in Limuw, also known as Santa Cruz Island. "There's no other homecoming like that," says paddler Eva Pagaling. Watch the full film:

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  2. Nov 22

    Geographic information systems are an important tool in the world of spill response. Take a look at the historical use of dispersants for oil spills in or near U.S. waters:

    A map of the U.S. with blue dots and red icons indicating historic spills where dispersants were used.
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  3. Nov 22

    Higher than normal tides are expected November 24-28 for many U.S. coastal areas. Find out where and why tides will be higher than normal:

    Coastal flooding conditions at Hains Point, Washington D.C. in 2015.
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  4. Nov 22

    Do you know what a pocosin is? This wetland bog plays a key role in the adaption of ecosystems to sea level rise. Learn more:

    Aerial image of a forest in a bog at Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, North Carolina.
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    Nov 21

    We’re for our partnerships w/ states & territories in the coastal zone management programs

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    Nov 21

    The FRANZ went down with four hands on board. Today, it's 230 feet underwater.

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    Nov 21

    Nov 21, 1934: the WC FRANZ was hit by another freighter after a fog bank caused blinding conditions. Photo Credit: Mel Clark

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  8. Nov 21

    ICYMI, NOAA is seeking public comment on ending production of traditional paper nautical charts. Find out more:

    NOAA cartographers review a traditional printed nautical chart.
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  9. Nov 21

    Telemetry tags help researchers discover where marine animals are, where they go, and what their environments are like. Now you can view the movement and behavior of tagged ocean-faring organisms worldwide using a web browser:

    A rehabilitated olive ridley turtle, equipped with a satellite tag, on a vessel prior to its release into the ocean.
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    Nov 20

    In this month's "Homewaters" blog, our staff share some of the that first inspired their love for the marine world. From Alabama to Wisconsin and New York, read more in our latest blog:

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  11. Nov 20

    Teachers! Students! Looking for a professional development opportunity or a graduate fellowship? Check out NOAA’s wide range of opportunities...deadlines are fast approaching!

    NOAA Teacher at Sea alumni rowing a boat in the San Diego Bay.
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    Nov 20

    Meet the ocean farmers who grow delicious food, help clean the ocean, and pull carbon from the environment:

    Man in plaid shirt in small blue boat with line of kelp strung out behind boat.
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    Nov 20

    scientists and partners collect bottom sediment samples from the Gulf of Maine each October to count Alexandrium cysts, which will help them predict the size of the the following summer. Learn more:

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  14. Nov 20

    Hey kids (and parents)! Looking for something to do over the holidays? Check out these cool activities:

    Image shows a drawing of imaginary worlds including ocean, coast, weather, and sky overlapping.
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    Nov 19

    This week, we are celebrating the region of the Marine Debris Program. Learn more about the wonderful partners in this area and the accomplishments they’ve made throughout the year.

    A small vessel tied to shore is full of collected and discarded crab traps.
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    Nov 19

    The 471 foot-long NORDMEER only recently sank beneath the waves completely.

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  17. Nov 19

    Located in northwestern Lake Huron, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary protects one of America's best-preserved and nationally-significant collections of shipwrecks. Find out more:

    Diver swims next to shipwreck at Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
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    Nov 18

    Get to know Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary in a webinar this Thursday! Paul Orlando, Chesapeake Bay Regional Coordinator, will introduce the first new national marine sanctuary in almost 20 years. Learn more & register:

    an osprey landing in its nest
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    Nov 18

    From AK to HI, Ship Rainier’s 2019 field season was both operationally & geographically diverse. Learn how the ship and its crew supported dive operations in the NW Hawaiian Islands and surveyed submerged lava flows around the Big Island of Hawaii.

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    Nov 18

    When push displaced boats into shipping channels or sensitive habitats, they need to be cleared out fast. In our latest story map, learn more about how NOAA uses tool ERMA to track displaced vessels:

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