Definitions for "NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION"
A branch of the U.S. Dept. of Commerce whose mission is to promote global environmental stewardship to conserve and wisely manage the nation's marine and coastal resources, and to describe monitor, and predict changes in the Earth's environment to ensure and enhance sustainable economic opportunities. NOAA comprises the following program offices: NESDIS, NMFS, NOS, NWS, OAR, COP, OGP and HPCC. More information can be found at the NOAA Web site.
A federal agency, NOAA's mandate is to conserve and manage wisely the nation's coastal and marine resources, and describe and predict changes in the earth's environment to ensure sustainable economic opportunities. NOAA administers the National Sea Grant College Program, National Underseas Research Program, National Marine Fisheries Service, National Coastal Resources Research and Development Institute, National Weather Service, and others.
The U.S. federal agency responsible for describing and predicting changes in the Earth's environment.
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