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NOAA Scientists are Revolutionizing How Heights & Elevations are Measured
By oceanservice.noaa.gov. Suppose you are buying a new home that is located near a river that routinely floods. During the buying process, you learn that you are required to have flood insurance. A step in the process of obtaining this insurance is to get a certified elevation of your new… SEE MORE
The Spanish town powered by waves
By www.bbc.com Ocean_waves via Wikimedia Commons For centuries, inhabitants of the picturesque coastal town of Mutriku have drawn from the ocean’s riches. Now they’re harnessing its immense power. The Basque town of Mutriku owes its soul to the sea. It sits wedged into a bay carved out of the rugged,… SEE MORE
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High Tide Flooding Predictions for May 2024
By US Harbors. Coastal Flooding Outlook for May 2024 Per NOAA, mean sea level is typically higher in the late spring due to changing weather patterns and increasing water temperatures. That said, the outlook for tidal flooding this May is pretty contained, and is certainly less than we saw a… Learn More
Celebrate Winter With Four New Paper Snowflake Templates
By fisheries.noaa.gov Celebrate the most wonderful time of year with our adorable Woods Hole Science Aquarium paper snowflakes! Enjoy four new designs inspired by a few of our aquarium residents: Atlantic cod, chain dogfish, common spider crab, and diamondback terrapin. Paper Snowflake Templates, NOAA Fisheries Get your paper and scissors… SEE MORE
NOAA: US High Tide Flooding Breaks Records
By NOAA. Trend expected to continue into 2023 and beyond Coastal communities in three locations along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts saw record high tide flooding last year — a trend that is expected to continue into 2023 and beyond without improved flood defenses, according to NOAA. The newly released information… SEE MORE
9 Steps You Can Take To Mitigate Flooding
By Lily Cao Flooding is a significant problem for buildings all around the world, including architectural treasures like the Farnsworth House that have been plagued by the issue time and time again. In particular, one-third of the entire continental U.S. are at risk of flooding this spring, especially the Northern… SEE MORE
What are the Key Climate Themes at Davos?
By Peter Prengaman. DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — While the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s war in Ukraine will be focuses of the World Economic Forum’s gathering of business and government leaders, so too will climate change. It’s captured the world’s attention in unignorable and devastating ways. The acceleration of rising temperatures, the ferocity… SEE MORE
Chemical-Free Cleaning Products to Keep Your Boat Looking Great
Use the best in innovative cleaning products to keep you and your family safe from harsh chemicals, while keeping your boat looking beautiful! Zoppinh.com brings you this amazing collection from Ewbank, a UK company that has been providing tools for chemical-free cleaning since 1850. The Steam Chief, a 1800W Stem… SEE MORE
Intertidal Zone Belongs to Beachfront Owners, Judge Says
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A state judge ruled that the intertidal zone belongs to beachfront property owners but the judge’s ruling didn’t specify what activities, if any, might be allowed there. The ruling was a setback for plaintiffs who sued last year to overturn private ownership of the waterfront land… SEE MORE
