NOAA
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
part of United States Department of Commerce
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is an American scientific agency within the United States Department of Commerce that focuses on the conditions of the oceans, major waterways, and the atmosphere.
NOAA's research goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor. It warns of dangerous weather, charts seas, guides the use and protection of ocean and coastal resources, and conducts research to provide the understanding and improve stewardship of the environment. NOAA is an agency that enriches life through science.