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NOAA's National Ocean Service is composed of ten program and staff offices.  Summary information and direct access to their official Web sites is provided below.

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Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services:
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National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science:
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National Geodetic Survey:
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National Marine Sanctuary Program:
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NOAA Coastal Services Center: Summary | Official Web Site
Office of Coast Survey:
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Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management:
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Office of Response and Restoration:
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International Program Office:
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Management and Budget Office


NOAA's National Ocean Service is one of five major line offices in NOAA. Below are links to the NOAA site and the official Web sites of NOAA's other line offices.

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Of special note


On October 1, NOAA began a new forecast system for harmful algal blooms along Florida's Gulf coast.

View the
2005 call for nominations for the Walter B. Jones Memorial and NOAA Excellance Awards in Coastal and Ocean Resource Management.

The U.S. Ocean Commission released its final report,
"An Ocean Blueprint for the 21st Century." The report calls for a new ocean governance framework, more investment in marine science, and a new stewardship ethic by all Americans.

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Harmful Algal Blooms has been added to the list of 21 National Ocean Service science, technology, and management topics featured on this Web site.

NOAA recently conducted an expedition in the Graveyard of the Atlantic hunting for the Alligator—the U.S. Navy’s first submarine.

Data Explorer, a new interactive mapping tool to locate National Ocean Service products, has been added to this Web site. Learn about how to access coastal maps, aerial photography, and more.

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