- Secretary Locke certifies that Iceland's whaling undermines the International Whaling Commission
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke certified to President Obama that Iceland's commercial whaling and international trade in fin whale products is diminishing the effectiveness of the International Whaling Commission. - High heat grips eastern half of U.S.
Dangerous heat and humidity will remain anchored in the central U.S. this week as it begins spreading into the East. Excessive heat warnings and heat advisories have been issued by NOAA's National Weather Service. Take precautions to stay cool and hydrated. - Annual stock report shows steady progress toward rebuilding our nation's fisheries
Three fisheries stocks from the Northeast (Georges Bank haddock, Atlantic pollock and spiny dogfish) have now been rebuilt to healthy levels, bringing to 21 the number that have been rebuilt nationwide since 2000, according to a report to Congress from NOAA's Fisheries Service issued Thursday.
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- First Battle of Manassas map in NOAA's Civil War chart collection shows Confederate strategic advantage at Bull Run
- NOAA approves catch limit increases and other measures to provide greater flexibility to the sustainable Atlantic sea scallop fishery
- NOAA's Arlene Fiore lauded for atmospheric chemistry research: American Geophysical Union to honor her with 2011 Macelwane Medal
- Rear Adm. Devaney appointed director of fleet operations
- Investigation shows research vessel crew acted responsibly before and after whale collision
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