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NOAA's professional mariners play a key role in NOAA's scientific research by directly participating in the operation and handling of scientific gear in the tumultuous ocean environment. Meet Matt McFarland, chief boatswain on NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada.
The Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 6, 2024, for a new facility on Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island that will serve as the future home of the NOAA Marine Operations Center-Atlantic.
NOAA's professional mariners play a key role in NOAA's scientific research by directly participating in the operation and handling of scientific gear in the tumultuous ocean environment. Meet Sean Battles, chief engineer on NOAA Ship Fairweather.
NOAA’s fleet of 10 aircraft operate throughout the year to support NOAA’s diverse science missions.
NOAA scientists are always looking for ways to increase their ability to collect data and meet NOAA mission requirements, One way to enhance this ability is to fly uncrewed aircraft operations beyond visual line of sight.
Science teams across NOAA use uncrewed systems to augment the capabilities of traditional data-gathering tools to meet NOAA mission needs.
Learn more about the history of NOAA's fleet.
In this "Meet the Crew" profile, we hear from NOAA Able Seaman LaDeirdre Forehand.
