PMEL in the News
Washington’s winter outlook turns colder, wetter
A new federal forecast says the odds now favor a cold and wet winter throughout Washington, a change from previous outlooks. The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center on Thursday released its U.S. forecast for January, February and March.
Mesmerizing Deep Ocean ‘Symphony’ Finally Identified
Scientists have been perplexed for years by a hypnotic, symphonic sound emanating from the deepest trench of the world’s oceans. Now they believe they have finally identified its source: elusive minke whales — but a type never before heard.
Changing climate, oceans and America’s fisheries
Across America, changes in our climate and oceans are having very real and profound effects on communities, businesses and the natural resources we depend on. Fishing communities face extra challenges, as droughts, floods, rising seas, ocean acidification, and warming oceans change the productivity of our waters and where wildlife live, spawn and feed.
Regional Action Plan: southeastern Bering Sea climate science
Preparing for a changing environment to protect marine resources, economies and an important food source. Alaska has the most valuable fisheries in the country, worth an estimated $1.8 billion. The state's marine resources are vital to economies and our food supply. More seafood is caught in Alaska than any other state in the country.
Researchers unveil secrets of undersea volcano
Two decades of consistent monitoring lead to insights, forecasts. New research on the eruption of an underwater volcano 300 miles off the coast of Oregon may help provide insights not only into the workings of submarine volcanoes, but to their land-based cousins, which pose a greater threat to people.