NOAA Corps Officer Profile: Lieutenant Commander Andrew Reynaga
In this NOAA Corps officer profile, we talk to Lieutenant Commander Andrew Reynaga.
In this NOAA Corps officer profile, we talk to Lieutenant Commander Andrew Reynaga.
Nautical charts that help keep mariners safe. Data to inform commercial and recreational fishing. Never before seen species found deep in the ocean. Ensuring safe shipping routes so ports can reopen following a storm.
The NOAA Hurricane Hunters are flying round-the-clock missions to collect data on Hurricane Lee for forecasts and research. NOAA’s two WP-3D Orions are currently operating out of St. Croix.
Update #5: Sept. 7, 2023 - 10:45 p.m. ET
Federal, tribal, state and local officials joined NOAA leadership on Aug. 21 to cut the ribbon on the agency’s newly renovated port facility in Ketchikan, Alaska. The celebration was held to dedicate the facility and recognize the important partnerships in the area. The facility will provide vessel support for NOAA research ships.
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LTJG Alice Beittel stands in front of NOAA Ship Rainier in Saipan while working on the RICHARD Project. Photo: NOAA
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in San Leandro, California which is in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Where did you go to school and in what subject did you get your degree(s)?
NOAA will add two new ships to its fleet of groundbreaking research vessels. The agency selected Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, LLC. for a $624.6 million contract to initially design and build two cutting-edge research vessels, with an option to purchase two more. The first two ships will be built in Houma, Louisiana, with an expected delivery date of 2027 and 2028.