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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.
? The ocean covers 71% of the Earth’s surface and contains 97% of the Earth’s water.
?US coastlines are home to 129 million people, or almost 40% of the nation’s total population.
? NCCOS provides scientific information necessary to decide how best to protect environmental resources and public health, preserve valued habitats, and improve the way communities interact with coastal ecosystems.