US saw 23 billion-dollar disasters in 2025, third highest on record
They include the Los Angeles fires, which were the costliest disaster of the year and the costliest wildfire in US ...
Tag: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Catastrophic heat wave wiped out 2 endangered corals in the Florida Keys. Now what?
Researchers are studying differences among reefs and why some colonies survived the heat.
Trashing our oceans: Feds plan the biggest permitted coral destruction in US history
The Army Corps of Engineers plans a massive dredging project at Port Everglades to make way for bigger ships.
Dying coral reefs threaten Florida’s future
Florida’s reef system attracts tourists, serves as a spawning ground for fish and absorbs offshore wave energy.
Scientists: Florida coral crisis demands genetic rescue and climate action
Elkhorn and staghorn corals native to Florida are now considered 'functionally extinct' in the wild.
2 iconic coral species are now functionally extinct off Florida, study finds – we witnessed the reef’s devastation
Staghorn and elkhorn corals have suffered staggering levels of bleaching and death due to high water temperatures.
Hurricane season has been quiet, but most active portion remains
FAU Assistant Professor Yijie Zhu expects favorable conditions for hurricanes to form and intensify in the North Atlantic.
Ex-Miami NOAA scientist warns of seafood, storm risks from federal cuts
The proposed 2026 budget for NOAA includes cuts targeting research and climate-related programs.
Supercharged hurricanes mean more ‘ghost boats’ haunting waterways
Abandoned vessels can linger in waterways for years, polluting ecosystems and complicating navigation.
This NOAA office saves lives. Its funding is at risk
NOAA’s Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research is the research backbone of the forecasts and warnings Americans rely on.