Gateway to NOAA

Gateway to NOAA is a permanent exhibit in Silver Spring, MD. The exhibit features imagery, multimed

Located just steps fromt the Silver Spring Metro stop in Maryland, Gateway to NOAA highlights how the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (www.noaa.gov) takes the pulse of the planet every day and protects and manages ocean and coastal resources. This free exhibit features a number of engaging displays:

• The “NOAA Heritage” section features historic scientific instruments and other t

ools and artifacts from the agency’s 200-year history.

• The “Earth Observations” section highlights the ways in which NOAA gathers information about our environment on land, sea, and sky.

• Do you know the difference between weather and climate? Get the answer in the “Weather and Climate” section, which focuses on NOAA’s role in forecasting the weather and understanding climate processes.

• In the “Water” section, the public can learn how NOAA supports safe navigation and commerce, explores the deep sea, and manages and protects coastal and ocean resources both locally and across the nation.

• Go behind the headlines in the “NOAA in the News” section, which features and interactive display through which visitors can explore our ocean world.

• In the "Science and the Arts" section, see work by renowned artists Jim Toomey ("Sherman's Lagoon") and Jack Elrod ("Mark Trail), and other artists. Comment Policy:

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05/19/2022

Come explore with us! Happening now through May 25, join us LIVE for an exciting underwater journey to the resting place of the USS Monitor: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/may22/valor-in-the-atlantic.html

The expedition commemorates the 160th anniversary of USS Monitor’s launch, the Battle of Hampton Roads, and Monitor’s sinking, as well as the 20th anniversary of Monitor’s turret raising by NOAA and the U.S. Navy, not to mention the 50th anniversary of the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries!

NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

01/13/2022

Check out this short video about the USS Macon. Stick around and learn about the traveling Treasures of NOAA’s Ark exhibit on display at the National Museum of the US Navy located on the Washington Navy Yard.

USS Macon The age of rigid and semi-rigid airships like the famous Hindenburg was a brief but exciting time, as the impressive ships promised to be part of a technolog...

12/25/2021

12/22/2021

Coast Survey wishes you a happy holiday season and a prosperous new year!

12/17/2021

Congratulations Rear Admiral Evans!

The Promotion and Assumption of Command Ceremony of Rear Adm. Benjamin K. Evans as the next Director of the Office of Coast Survey was held yesterday, Thursday, December 16, 2021. Coast Survey welcomes Rear Adm. Evans and looks forward to his leadership!

12/10/2021

Happy almost-launch-iversary to NOAA-1, which rocketed into orbit 51 years ago tomorrow! 🥳

Learn more about the history of NOAA satellites:
go.usa.gov/xeAXS

12/01/2021

Inspired by her father, a NASA scientist, Jena Kent grew up wanting to be a meteorologist. She majored in atmospheric science and interning at the National Weather Service. What she learned in these experiences surprised her-that meteorology might not be her path. Jena enjoyed earth science and wanted to work in any field related to her interests. Having taken courses in geography, oceanography, physics, geology, and math for her degree, she jumped at the chance to be an oceanographer when the opportunity presented itself. Learn more about Jena and her work in our NOS Profile: https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/profiles/2020/jena-kent.html

11/23/2021

Congratulations!

It's official! Earlier today, U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo administered the oath of office to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Corps Rear Admiral Nancy Hann and Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Chad Cary, completing their respective promotions. RADM Hann now serves as director of the NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations and the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps. RDML Cary serves as OMAO deputy director for operations and NOAA Corps deputy director. Please join us in congratulating these outstanding officers and leaders!

Learn more about OMAO and the NOAA Corps at www.omao.noaa.gov and www.noaacorps.noaa.gov