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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.

Phytoplankton Monitoring Network team provides guidance for volunteers to monitor local waterways

Four volunteers collect plankton samples using a tow net connected to a collection bottle.Interested in supporting our #HarmfulAlgalBloom monitoring efforts? The Phytoplankton Monitoring Network team provides guidance for volunteers from any background to monitor their local waterways for phytoplankton and log their data. Learn more and sign up for the training here:  https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/monitoring-and-assessments/pmn/