an organization of the U.S. Department of Commerce. NOAA warns of dangerous weather, charts our seas and skies, guides our use and protection of ocean and coastal resources, and conducts research to improve our understanding and stewardship of the environment which sustains us all.

Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment - involves students from over 80 countries in collecting local environmental data. Observations are shared between schools and with scientists via the Internet.

Searchable database of images.

Publishes a wide range of reports related to oceans and ocean resources.

Space weather, aurora science, space physics, forecasts.