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RT @NHC_Pacific: Tropical Storm #Iona Advisory 22: Iona Weakens a Little More.
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RT @NHC_Pacific: Tropical Storm #Gil Advisory 6: Gil Holding Steady and Moving West-Northwestward.
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Plenty of tropical action across the eastern Pacific with Hurricane Iona, Tropical Storm Keli, and a disturbance with a 60% chance of development over the next 7 days. See the latest information here: @NHC_Pacific
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When the dangers of the high seas meet the coastlines, make sure you "Know Your Blue IQ." NOAA recently launched a new beach safety video series - Know Your Blue IQ - to educate beachgoers about common threats in coastal waters. Find the series here:
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In this video series, ocean and coastal safety expert Bruckner Chase educates beachgoers about common threats in coastal waters. The series addresses the disconnect between ocean conditions and what...
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support dive teams. The cleanup officially concluded July 17, 2019, safely removing 450K gal of oil. 🌊 Learn more about our work that contributes to a legacy of marine weather forecasts and restoration at:
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In 2019, the sunken WWII-era British supply ship ‘Coimbra’ began leaking oil at an increasing frequency. Supporting @NOAACleanCoasts and the @USCG, the @NWS Ocean Prediction Center (OPC), with help from @NWSNewYorkNY, provided expertise on ocean weather conditions to.
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How far can a series of fronts extend? In some cases, all the way across an entire ocean! See such an example shown on today's Pacific Ocean Surface Analysis, and at #MarineWx
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RT @NWS: As #NationalOceanMonth ends, @NWSOPC’s dedication to ocean safety continues making waves! 🌊 Since March, OPC has been testing its….
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RT @NWS: Maritime shipping moves almost one-third of total U.S. freight value domestically and globally, including many essential goods! @N….
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RT @NWS: Whether for cruise liners, commercial shipping, or offshore energy rig operations, @NWSOPC’s Offshore Waters Forecasts are vital f….
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RT @NWS: In observance of yesterday’s World Oceans Day, 🌍🌊 we recognize @NWSOPC’s wind, waves & marine forecasts for protecting mariners &….
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Last Fri, May 30, family, friends, & colleagues gathered at the NCWCP to celebrate the remarkable career of Joe Sienkiewicz, former chief of the OPC applications branch, & with over 36 years of federal service. Congrats Joe on a well earned retirement!! .
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RT @NWS: It’s National Ocean Month! 🌊 In observance, we spotlight how @NWSOPC delivers critical marine and high seas forecasts for safe na….
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RT @NWS: Happy National Maritime Day to our nation’s boaters and mariners! We hope you continue to set sail with greater confidence and com….
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RT @noaaocean: On National Maritime Day, we are paying tribute to the sailors lost in NOAA's Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The san….
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NOAA's Ocean Prediction Centers salutes our nation's maritime industry! The nation’s maritime shipping industry is a 2.1 trillion dollar economic activity for the U.S., & making accurate and reliable weather forecasts at sea is economically critical.
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Welcome to the National Maritime Day 2025! This site was built to serve as the main repository of National Maritime Day information.
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Late-Season Atlantic Hurricane-Force Low via @SatLiaisons -- authored by Chris Smith #MarineWx
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RT @NWS: Ever wonder who keeps boaters and mariners safe on stormy seas? Meet the NOAA NWS Ocean Prediction Center (OPC)! @NWSOPC provides….
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RT @NHC_Atlantic: Did you know that rip currents are the 3rd-highest cause of fatalities in the U.S. from tropical cyclones? Rip currents a….
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RT @NHC_Atlantic: As part of Hurricane Preparedness Week, NHC is encouraging you to build your knowledge kit. For day 7 of preparedness w….
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