NOAA Launches New Ocean Modeling System for West Coast and Alaska
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As part of the Changing Ecosystems and Fisheries Initiative, NOAA researchers have developed a new model that helps us to better understand past ocean conditions so we can predict future ones with greater accuracy.
The U.S. West Coast has faced many ocean challenges in recent decades, including prolonged marine heatwaves, harmful algal blooms, and acidifying coastal waters. These events can cause disruptions to-or even the collapse of-critical fisheries and ecosystems that support coastal communities and economies.
Through the Changing Ecosystems and Fisheries Initiative, NOAA has...
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