NOAA Logo — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is a scientific agency of the Department of Commerce of the United States whose activities focus on the conditions of the oceans and atmosphere. NOAA warns of weather, prepares charts seas and skies, guides the use and protection of ocean and coastal resources, and conducts research to improve understanding and management of the environment. In addition to civilian personnel, NOAA research and operates with 300 uniformed servants of the NOAA Corps. The Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, Department of Commerce USA, retired Vice Admiral Conrad C. Lautenbacher, the NOAA administrator. NOAA is celebrating their 2nd anniversary of science, service, and administration.
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NOAA was formed on October 3 of 1970, after the Pte Richard Nixon proposed creating a new service department on a national need “… for the better protection of life and property from natural hazards … for a better understanding of the total environment … to explore and develop leadership wise use of marine resources …” NOAA was formed by a cluster of three existing agencies, the oldest of the federal government. More