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NOAA’s National Ocean Service traces its origins to a 19th-century agency tasked with charting U.S. coasts to ensure safe maritime navigation, with early leadership from Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin.
NOAA’s Office of Response and Restoration conducted a workshop at Ohmsett to simulate oil spill dispersant use, training responders to evaluate trade-offs in protecting marine ecosystems during real-world incidents.
NOAA awarded a new contract starting September 1 to expand its National Mesonet Program, enhancing weather data collection through partnerships with private industry partners.
NOAA will host Technology Week (August 17–21, 2026) to showcase advanced tools used to monitor marine ecosystems, track endangered species, and improve fisheries management.