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OMAO administers the NOAA fleet of ships & aircraft and trains divers to safely facilitate Earth observation.

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A US Navy honor guard presents the colors at the commissioning of NOAA Ship Pisces in November of 2009
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A U.S. Navy honor guard presents the colors at the commissioning of NOAA Ship Pisces in November 2009 in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) administers the NOAA fleet of ships and aircraft, and trains divers to safely facilitate Earth observation. Learn more about OMAO in this section.

Larger offices such as Marine Operations, Aircraft Operations, Diving Program, and NOAA Corps are highlighted. Remaining offices are contained under Headquarters.

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Reviewed: September 24, 2016. Contact us with page issues.

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