National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration (Noun)
Meaning
An agency in the Department of Commerce that maps the oceans and conserves their living resources; predicts changes to the earth's environment; provides weather reports and forecasts floods and hurricanes and other natural disasters related to weather.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration plays a crucial role in monitoring and understanding climate change to provide accurate information for policymakers and the general public.
- Scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are studying the effects of ocean acidification on marine ecosystems and its potential impacts on the fishing industry.
- Research conducted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has helped to improve weather forecasting models and enable more accurate predictions of severe weather events.
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration works closely with local authorities to provide critical information and support during the response and recovery from natural disasters such as hurricanes and tsunamis.
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has launched several initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable fishing practices and protecting marine habitats from human activities that harm the environment.