The U.S. Government is closed. This site will not be updated; however NOAA websites and social media channels necessary to protect lives and property will be maintained. To learn more, visit www.commerce.gov. For the latest forecast and critical weather information, visit www.weather.gov. 

The U.S. government is closed. This site will not be updated; however, NOAA websites and social media channels necessary to protect lives and property will be maintained. To learn more, visit commerce.gov. 

For the latest forecasts and critical weather information, visit weather.gov.

NCCOS is developing high-resolution benthic habitat maps in key areas of the Great Lakes.

Scientist deploys a drop camera to take images of the lakebedNCCOS is developing high-resolution benthic habitat maps in key areas of the Great Lakes. Our maps inform decisions to address a range of emerging management issues, such as invasive species, lake-level changes, and coastal development.