Coastal economies rely on NOAA, from Maine to Florida, Texas and Alaska – even if they don’t realize it
Healthy coastal ecosystems play crucial roles in the U.S. economy, from supporting multibillion-dollar fisheries and tourism industries to protecting coastlines from storms. They’re also difficult to manage, requiring specialized knowledge and technology. That’s why the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – the federal agency best known for collecting and analyzing the data that make weather…