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Topic: Safety

A Hawaiian monk seal laying on a beach. The sign in the foreground instructs people to walk a safe distance around the seal.

Don't feed the animals: 6 tips for your next marine wildlife encounter

June 2, 2021

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A Hawaiian monk seal laying on a beach. The sign in the foreground instructs people to walk a safe distance around the seal.

A NOAA scientist practices Arctic survival skills in cold waters of Seattle's Lake Washington, December 2019. Exercises like these teach trainees to focus on survival and the future. Trainees practiced cold-water survival swimming techniques and how to get onto a life raft.

Training for tragedy: Scientists heading to Arctic prepare for the unthinkable

February 3, 2020

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A NOAA scientist practices Arctic survival skills in cold waters of Seattle's Lake Washington, December 2019. Exercises like these teach trainees to focus on survival and the future. Trainees practiced cold-water survival swimming techniques and how to get onto a life raft.

A North Atlantic right whale is seen breaching. It is one of the most endangered whales in the world.

North Atlantic right whales: Please stay 500 yards away. See why.

February 15, 2018

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A North Atlantic right whale is seen breaching. It is one of the most endangered whales in the world.

Wildfires are one of many fall weather hazards. Pictured here are the devastating wildfires that raged in and around Great Smoky Mountain National Park in November 2016.

Hurricanes aren't the only weather hazard to prepare for in fall

August 31, 2017

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Wildfires are one of many fall weather hazards. Pictured here are the devastating wildfires that raged in and around Great Smoky Mountain National Park in November 2016.

Stock image of bright sun.

Beat the heat: Learn how to prepare for summer weather

May 31, 2017

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Stock image of bright sun.

Lightning strikes Citibank Ballpark in Midland, Texas.

'See a Flash, Dash Inside!' New lightning safety slogan rolls out

June 22, 2016

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Lightning strikes Citibank Ballpark in Midland, Texas.

Safe ocean video.

Ocean safe with Bruckner Chase

June 10, 2016

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Safe ocean video.

Prepare for Summer Weather Hazards

Prepare for summer weather hazards

May 31, 2016

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Weather-ready Nation

Prepare for Summer Weather Hazards

King tides and El Niño team up to threaten California coasts.
Coastal flooding could last through winter.

King tides and El Niño team up to threaten California coast

January 27, 2016

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tides and currents

coastal communities

King tides and El Niño team up to threaten California coasts.
Coastal flooding could last through winter.

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NOAA, USGS: Climate change impacts to U.S. coasts threaten public health, safety and economy

January 28, 2013

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