Could Portland finally see snow in late January? NOAA’s outlook offers clues
After a damp start to the year, by mid-January, Portland has all but dried out. On Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Portland International Airport had measured 1.79 inches of rain, almost an inch more than normal for that time in the month.
Hydroelectric Dams on Oregon’s Willamette River Kill Salmon. Congress Says It’s Time to Consider Shutting Them Down.
The newly signed legislation follows reporting from Oregon Public Broadcasting and ProPublica that underscored the risks and costs associated with a plan to migrate salmon past hydroelectric dams using a giant fish collector and tanker trucks.
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An Undersea Volcano Near Oregon May Erupt in 2025, Scientists Predict. It Could Help Improve Eruption Forecasts
Axial Seamount doesn’t pose a threat to humans, but observing what happens before and after its potential eruption could help scientists learn about submerged volcanoes and strengthen predictions
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Microplastics found in many of Oregon's most popular fish
Microplastics — tiny synthetic particles shed from clothing, packaging and other sources — are prevalent in many of the fish species eaten in Oregon, per a new study. Why it matters: Ingestion of microplastics has been linked to cardiovascular risks and other adverse health impacts.
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Washington Salmon Are Now Facing Competition From Oregon Sablefish
Large numbers of sablefish have spread from the Oregon coast to Washington, where they compete with salmon for resources.
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Microplastic Fibers Are Rife Within Oregon's Fish
She’s leading a $1.9 million NOAA-funded project that is developing and testing washing machine, dishwasher and clothes dryer filters that can serve as cost-effective filtration solutions. In another project funded by Oregon Sea Grant, six catch basin ...
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Microplastics widespread in seafood people eat
Susanne Brander, an ecotoxicologist and associate professor in Oregon State University’s College ... who now serves as a NOAA Corps Officer, helping collect baseline microplastic data in the ...
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UCF biology researchers win awards from NOAA to support critical coastal work
A new $1.1 million award to UCF from NOAA Sea Grant as part of the Marine Debris Challenge Competition will fund joint research between UCF’s CEELAB and Aquatic Biogeochemistry Laboratory’s research on plastic-free restored habitats in coastal shorelines and oyster reefs.
Will spring come early for Illinois? NOAA releases weather predictions for every state
A La Niña winter just started, but it isn’t expected to last long. National forecasters are already looking ahead to the spring season.
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Will spring come early in Wisconsin? NOAA releases weather predictions for all states
A La Niña winter just started, but it isn't expected to last long. National forecasters are already looking ahead to the spring season.
Will spring come early in West Virginia? NOAA releases weather predictions for every state
A La Niña winter just started, but it isn't expected to last long. National forecasters are already looking ahead to the spring season.
Will spring come early? NOAA releases weather predictions for New York
A La Niña winter just started, but it isn’t expected to last long. National forecasters are already looking ahead to the spring season.