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11/02/2024 09:26:20 am

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South pole carbon dioxide levels hit milestone record at 400 ppm.

Carbon Dioxide Levels in Antarctica Reach Highest Ever in 4 Million Years

NOAA just revealed alarming carbon dioxide rates that already reached the Antarctic region, at 400 ppm, which is the highest ever in 4 million years.

2009 satellite image of the Gulf of Mexico. Much of the dirt that colours the water is likely re-suspended sediment dredged up from the sea floor in shallow waters. The tan-green sediment-coloured water transitions to clearer dark blue water near the edge

Dead Zone in Gulf of Mexico Predicted to be as Big as Connecticut

NOAA predictions for this year's average size of the dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico reveals a size as big as the state of Connecticut.

Mothers may abandon their pups if you get too close.

NOAA: Stop Taking Selfies With Cute Seal Pups

NOAA officials warn the general public to refrain from taking selfies with seal pups and other wild animals, as this can be very dangerous to both humans and animals.

A sponge the size of a minivan, the largest on record, was found in summer 2015 during a deep-sea expedition in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument off Hawaii.

World's Biggest Sponge Discovered in Hawaii The Size of a Minivan

NOAA scientists just discovered the biggest sponge on the planet in Hawaii, with dimensions similar to a minivan.

Creatures of the Mariana Trench

Lovely GIF-looking Jellyfish; Massive Single-celled Amoeba Found in Mariana Trench

But the most striking feature of this minute jellyfish is the lights visibly glowing inside its bell.

Average temperature from October 2014-September 2015 compared to the 1981-2010 average (top). Annual temperatures for the Arctic compared to the whole globe since 1900 (bottom).

Arctic is Hottest Ever Since 1900

Scientists reveal how the Arctic region's temperature is considerably warming, reaching the hottest record temperatures since records began.

What's An Opah? It's the World's First Warm Blooded Fish

NOAA scientists have discovered the first warm blooded fish ever in the Eastern Pacific ocean and its unique process how it retains body heat.

Pollution

NOAA: Carbon Dioxide Levels Surpass an Alarming Record

The burning of fossil fuels is the main reason why the carbon dioxide is now increasing 100 times faster than usual.

Pocket shark

Extremely Rare Shark With 'Pockets' Finally Identified by Scientists

The first sample was found some 30 years ago off Peru's Pacific coast.

Pacific Ocean heat map

Pacific Ocean Winds Causing Ongoing Drought in Western U.S.

Researchers also reveal the storms that should have brought much needed rain to the West Coast were actually deflected to the north into Canada.

Toxic algal blooms

Federal Agencies Join Forces to Design Early Warning System for Freshwater Toxic Algal Blooms

The project plans to share information with local authorities, and make it available to the public from web sites and mobile devices.

Florida coral reef

Climate Change Threatens Florida's Pristine Coral Reefs

Scientists are already on the lookout for corals that do better in inhospitable conditions.

Ball Aerospace & Technologies

Ball Aerospace Instrument to Measure Amount of Rain and Snow

The high-tech storm watch will track weather from the air and on the ground.

Sun X2.2-class flare

Sun Hurls Strongest 'X-Class' Solar Flare at Earth

The solar flare released Wednesday is categorized as the strongest possible solar flare, a monstrous X-class.

El Niño

El Niño Has Arrived But Will Not End California Drought

A new NOAA report confirms the arrival of El Niño, bringing warmer sea surface temperatures.

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