All in a year’s work: ‘Zooming’ into hurricanes, a new underwater vehicle and a fish mystery solved
From heat waves on land and in the ocean to wildfires and flooding, 2023 was a record-breaking year for climate and weather events. These events and others affected countless people across the nation, and resulted in the highest number of billion-dollar disasters in a calendar year. Amid these enormous challenges, NOAA continued to make scientific advancements that help save lives and the planet. Learn how NOAA’s scientific research is improving lives and our nation’s economy in the newly released 2023 NOAA Science Report . The report focuses on advancements that help create a climate-ready nation, reduce the impacts of hazardous