"The Ocean Chemistry Division (OCD) is one of the three scientific research divisions within the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML). The diverse Ocean Chemistry Division scientific staff is comprised not only of chemical oceanogra...

"The Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) is engaged in comprehensive long lead-time research fundamental to NOAA's mission. Scientists at GFDL develop and use mathematical models and computer simulations to improve our understanding and predictio...

"The Physical Oceanography Division (PhOD) is a part of the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML). The Physical Oceanography Division carries out interdisciplinary scientific investigations of the physics of ocean currents and water ...

AOML's mission is to conduct basic and applied research in oceanography, tropical meteorology, atmospheric and oceanic chemistry, and acoustics. The research seeks to understand the physical characteristics and processes of the ocean and the atmosphere, b...

The SEAKEYS Program implements a framework for long-term monitoring and research along the 220 mile Florida coral reef tract and in Florida Bay at a geographical scale encompassing the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS). It includes monitoring...

The purpose of the Coral-List listserver is to provide a forum for Internet discussions and announcements pertaining to coral reef ecosystem research, conservation, and education. The list is primarily for use by coral reef ecosystem researchers, scientis...

For the past 200 years, NOAA and its predecessor programs have engaged in exploring the world's oceans, creating a rich and varied history. This website reflects the merger of two NOAA programs, NOAA's Undersea Research Program and the Office of Ocean Exp...

The Ocean Explorer Web site is designed to be an engaging and educational Internet offering for all who wish to learn about, discover, and virtually explore the ocean realm. The site is primarily directed to the general public, educators, and students. Ot...

"Ocean acidification causes declines in calcification rates of corals because of decreasing aragonite saturation states (O arag). Recent evidence also indicates that increasing sea surface temperatures may have already reduced growth and calcification rat...

NOAA's Integrated Coral Observing Network (ICON) Web site provides a central location for integrated near real-time or recent data relating to coral reefs, and also provides ecological forecasts (through artificial intelligence technology) as to the occur...