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It's Clean Beaches Week! Want to be part of the solution to marine debris? Watch our TRASH COUNTS video featuring a citizen science project that is making a difference, one data entry at a time:
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ALT Photo of a person on a beach untangling an albatross chick from a net
It’s #WorldSeaTurtleDay! Marine debris is a major threat to sea turtles in U.S. waters. Watch as NOAA divers rescue a green sea turtle entangled in a fishing net in Hawaii.
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See how a maritime archaelogist uncovers mysteries from Kublai Khan’s centuries old fleet to modern-day shipwrecks: oceantoday.noaa.gov/fullmoon…
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Waves that break directly on a steep shore can cause serious injuries. Learn how to avoid this common hazard known as shorebreak: oceantoday.noaa.gov/fullmoon…
Marine debris is a big problem. Want to be part of the solution, and do more than just talk trash? Watch how this citizen science project is making a difference, one data entry at a time: oceantoday.noaa.gov/fullmoon…
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April is #CitizenScienceMonth! By crowdsourcing data and providing education and outreach opportunities, public participation in research is a win-win. See how you can get involved through @noaaocean #CitSci programs: oceanservice.noaa.gov/citize…
ALT Infographic describing NOAA citizen science programs with the title: 6 ways to be a citizen scientist.
It's #ManateeAppreciationDay! Learn more about these graceful giants: oceantoday.noaa.gov/endocean…
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Have you heard about the “swash zone”?
If you are going to the beach for spring break, know about the hazards you may face. Staying aware and alert will help to keep you safe in the dynamic conditions found on every beach.
weather.gov/safety/waves
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A trip to the beach should be fun. However, conditions can change quickly, so be prepared to adjust your spring break plans if necessary.
Know before you go! Check weather.gov.
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Do you know what to do if you are caught in a rip current? Watch this video for smart swimming tips that could save yourself or others.
Find more safety tips at weather.gov/safety/ripcurren….
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Spring Break is right around the corner! Are you planning a beach trip?
Tides, winds, and waves can lead to dangerous conditions and impact your plans at the beach.
Find your surf forecast: weather.gov/safety/ripcurren…
Lurking in the waters of the western Atlantic is an unwelcome predator. More on this invasive, beautiful, yet deadly creature: oceantoday.noaa.gov/lionfish… #NISAW
We could all use a Gray whale's nice thick blubber layer this cold winter! More about whale anatomy: oceantoday.noaa.gov/whaleana…
We could all use a Gray whale's nice thick blubber layer this cold winter! More about whale anatomy: oceantoday.noaa.gov/whaleana…
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Today is World Wetlands Day! Learn about these places that thousands of fish, mammals and birds call home and how they benefit all of us: oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/…
For more than 45 years, scientist Dr. George Divoky has spent his summers studying Black Guillemots, an Arctic seabird on a small island in Northern Alaska:
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Learn about the Pacific Flyway, a route that birds follow from Alaska to Patagonia, and an important estuary where birds stop along the way.
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Antarctic krill have the ability to shrink their bodies and undergo long periods of starvation! Find out more about these critters and the role they play for other animals in the Southern Ocean.
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