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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.

Tour the R/V Nancy Foster

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Close up view of ship Nancy Foster

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live at sea? Take a virtual tour of one of our Office of Marine and Aviation Operations research vessels, the R/V Nancy Foster. The ship, her crew, and the science party are currently working offshore of North Carolina using remote sensing techniques to understand better where essential fish habitats are. Learn more about the Nancy Foster: https://www.omao.noaa.gov/marine-operations/ships/nancy-foster