NOAA’s Center for Satellite Applications and Research Web page represents the science arm of the National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service, which acquires and manages the nation's operational Earth-observing satellites. The center’s mission is to transfer satellite observations of the land, atmosphere, ocean, and climate from scientific research and development into routine operations, and to offer state-of-the-art data, products and services to decision makers.
http://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/star/seminars.php

NOAA’s Marine Recreational Information Program Web page describes a new data collection and analysis initiative being implemented by NOAA Fisheries to help ensure the long-term sustainability of America’s fisheries and the health of our oceans. The site provides a comprehensive and detailed picture of the number of trips being taken by recreational anglers, the amount and species of fish they are catching, where and when those fish are being caught, and the economic impact of recreational fishing on local, regional and national economies. http://www.countmyfish.noaa.gov/mrip/

NOAA’s National Sea Grant College Program Web page contains information about a NOAA-administered nationwide network of 32 university-based programs that work with coastal communities. Sea Grant engages this network of the nation’s top universities to conduct scientific research, education, training and extension projects designed to foster science-based decisions about the use and conservation of aquatic resources. http://www.seagrant.noaa.gov/

NOAA’s Winter Weather Safety and Awareness Web page can help you with all your winter weather needs. The site contains NOAA’s Winter 2008-2009 Temperature and Precipitation Outlook, a link to Winter Weather Awareness and Safety in your state, Monthly Snow Cover Maps, a Winter Weather Tip Sheet and much more. http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/winter/