National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a U.S. agency focused on understanding and predicting changes in the Earth's environment, from the depths of the ocean to the surface of the sun. NOAA's work includes weather forecasting, climate monitoring, fisheries management, and coastal restoration. Recently, NOAA has been in the news due to several significant environmental events and discoveries. These include the potential return of El Niño this summer, which could drive global temperatures to record highs, and forecasts of intense geomagnetic storms that could make auroras visible in southern US states. NOAA's space weather prediction center issued these forecasts. Additionally, NOAA's work is relevant to the discovery of the oldest known whale song recording, which could provide new insights into ocean sounds and whale communication. NOAA also contributes to understanding the impacts of climate change, as evidenced by reports confirming 2025 as the third-warmest year on record. These events highlight NOAA's crucial role in monitoring and predicting environmental changes that impact both local communities and the global climate.