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Highway Barriers Stifle Sound, Sight, and Soot
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:15:02 -0500
Highway barriers erected along roadways to block the sound and sight of traffic for the adjoining neighborhoods may also be reducing the amount of pollutants, such as soot from diesel exhaust, reaching area residents.
Winter, Nighttime Tornadoes Pose Greatest Risk, National Weather Service Warns
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:10:02 -0500
Shrouded in darkness, nighttime tornadoes can be deadly, especially during the winter season when people are not accustomed to such severe weather. Given the dangers, forecasters with NOAA’s National Weather Service are increasing efforts to alert people of a potential threat in their area before they go to sleep.
NOAA Assesses Post-Tsunami Marine Debris in American Samoa
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:01:21 -0500
A NOAA team has begun a survey of marine debris generated by the devastating September 29 tsunami in American Samoa. The team is carefully measuring the amount and impact of debris such as roofing and domestic goods in coral reef habitat near villages severely affected by the tsunami.
Tom Karl, Director of NOAA's National Climatic Data Center Answers Questions About Climate Science
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:13:40 -0500
On Friday, Dec. 11, Tom Karl was the guest for a live webchat with Washington Post readers about the science of climate change.
Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Recovering
Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:40:47 -0500
A recent scientific update on Gulf of Mexico red snapper shows that fishermen may be able to catch more fish next year. This news shows that when fishermen follow management measures based on science, they lead to rebuilding of fish populations and increased opportunities to fish.
NOAA Amendment Removes Swordfishing Restrictions After Study Finds Most Sea Turtle Interactions Non-lethal
Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:11:06 -0500
NOAA’s Fisheries Service today removed restrictions on the number of gear deployments by the Hawaii swordfish fleet after four years of study found sea turtle protections are working and most interactions between the fleet and loggerhead and leatherback sea turtles are non-lethal.

 

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