Oceans Influence on Climate & Weather Archives - NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory /category/oceans-climate/ Preparing the nation for change by studying the ocean, earth & atmosphere Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:43:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NOAA_logo_512x512-150x150.png Oceans Influence on Climate & Weather Archives - NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory /category/oceans-climate/ 32 32 Scientists at AOML lead workshop for international Surface Ocean CO2 Reference Observing Network (SOCONET)  /scientists-at-aoml-lead-workshop-for-international-surface-ocean-co2-reference-observing-network-soconet/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:37:50 +0000 /?p=104107 Last week, scientists with AOML’s Ocean Carbon Cycle team led a workshop under the international Surface Ocean CO2 Reference Observing Network (SOCONET) on best practices for maintaining an underway pCO2 system and quality-controlling data to standardize crucial measurements of the surface ocean’s uptake of carbon.  The global ocean takes up carbon from the atmosphere on […]

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]]> In the wake of hurricanes: satellites and robots reveal an altered biogeochemical landscape /in-the-wake-of-hurricanes-satellites-and-robots-reveal-an-altered-oceanscape/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:50:40 +0000 /?p=103788 On August 30, 2023, Hurricane Idalia made landfall as a major Hurricane in Florida’s Big Bend after meandering through the northwestern Caribbean and intensifying over the warm waters of the Gulf of America. In its aftermath, damage on land was immediately visible, but observations from satellites and ocean-going robots revealed that the ocean was also […]

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]]> Breaking records in the sky and sea: Innovations in research through the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season /innovations-in-research-2025-atlantic-hurricane-season/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:02:44 +0000 /?p=103064 The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has officially come to an end. Throughout this record-breaking season, NOAA scientists conducted innovative research on tropical cyclones that will improve forecasting accuracy, enhance understanding of storm behavior, and strengthen preparedness efforts for communities. Their work and dedication contributed to a safer and more resilient future for those facing the impacts of extreme weather events.

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]]> Extending forecasts for extreme events /extending-forecasts-for-extreme-events/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:50:50 +0000 /?p=102821 Extreme weather events are difficult to predict, causing loss of life and immense damage. Due to this, NOAA has significant interest in extending the forecast lead times for these events by advancing forecasting capabilities.

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]]> World first: Mini ocean robot collects data in a Category 5 hurricane /mini-ocean-robot-collects-data-in-category-5-hurricane/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:26:48 +0000 /?p=102645 NOAA and Oshen robots bring back key wind and pressure data from Hurricane Humberto A small, wind–powered ocean robot became the first uncrewed surface vehicle to capture and transmit data from inside a Category 5 hurricane on Sunday, September 28, as part of research by NOAA, the United Kingdom-based robotics company, Oshen, and the University […]

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]]> Atlantic Niño/Niña modulates typhoon landfall risk in East and Southeast Asia /atlantic-nino-nina-modulates-typhoon-landfall-risk-in-east-and-southeast-asia/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:11:15 +0000 /?p=102089 A new study led by AOML and CIMAS scientists further shows that the impacts of Atlantic Niño/Niña on tropical cyclones are not limited to the Atlantic basin (i.e., hurricanes), but also extend to the western North Pacific basin (i.e., typhoons) through inter-basin teleconnections. 

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]]> Record warm ocean temperatures fuel longest-lasting 2023 US heatwave /record-warm-ocean-temperatures-fuel-longest-lasting-2023-us-heatwave/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:51:52 +0000 /?p=101685 Extreme heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the United States. In a new study published in Nature Communications, scientists found a link between the long-lasting 2023 heatwave over the southwest US and Mexico and the record warm sea surface temperatures in both the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. 

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]]> New study reveals record heat and rapid cooling in equatorial Atlantic in 2024 /new-study-reveals-record-heat-and-rapid-cooling-in-equatorial-atlantic-in-2024/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:59:33 +0000 /?p=101533 Originally published as an official press release on the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School’s newsroom website. Atlantic Niño/Niña events can influence hurricane development, but they can be difficult to predict. A new study sheds light on the oceanic chain reaction that can trigger these events, potentially improving our ability to forecast them. A new study […]

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]]> Ocean Month: Exploring and understanding our ocean through research cruises /ocean-month-exploring-and-understanding-our-ocean-through-research-cruises/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:38:18 +0000 /?p=101226 Research cruises are essential for scientists to collect data, deploy instrumentation, and maintain ocean observing systems. NOAA regularly conducts research at sea to study the ocean and atmosphere, advancing our understanding of the ocean, monitoring ocean conditions, and ensuring sustainable fisheries and healthy marine habitats. These expeditions provide essential data for weather prediction, ocean acidification […]

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]]> Monitoring vital signs: Tools and technologies at the heart of physical oceanography /technologies-advancing-physical-oceanography/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:10:26 +0000 /?p=101026 In 2018, an Australian couple curiously stumbled upon a bottle of gin washed ashore in Wedge Island, Australia. Yet, there was no gin inside. Rather, preserved within the bottle was a note with the date June 12th, 1886; the name of a German barque, Paula; the ship’s departure and arrival ports; and the exact coordinates […]

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