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JUST IN: The 2024 Antarctic ozone hole ranks 7th-smallest since recovery began, find NOAA and NASA. Experts say the ozone layer could “fully recover” by 2066. Details: https://lnkd.in/djh4M7Bn Image 1: Scientists launch a NOAA ozonesonde, frost point hygrometer, and POPS aerosol particle counter on a balloon to help monitor the Antarctic Ozone Hole on October 5, 2024 at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station. (Image credit: William Brotman/United States Antarctic Program). Image 2: The Antarctic ozone hole on September 28, 2024. The ozone hole (dark blue region) is the total area where the amount of ozone in the stratosphere is less than 220 Dobson Units.  (Image credit: NOAA Climate.gov).

There’s still time to make use of our #NOAASpookyScience content! Check out all things spooky, odd, and spine-tingling in the ocean and atmosphere with NOAA Spooky Science: https://lnkd.in/ejYGDd5g #FallInLoveWithScience #NOAASpookyScience

Uncover mysterious underwater sounds, explore shipwrecks, and discover what some have claimed to be the lost underwater civilization of Atlantis — all things that “go bump” in the sea: https://lnkd.in/ejYGDd5g #FallInLoveWithScience

Every great scary story starts with, “It was a dark and stormy night…” Uncover the mysteries behind lightning types, solar storms, and severe weather with our #NOAASpookyScience content: https://lnkd.in/ejYGDd5g #FallInLoveWithScience

Khrista Nicholas spent her Hollings internship using the programming language “R” to analyze an expansive dataset. Her goal was to find hidden gems of knowledge about where fish and benthic species live and interact across the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. https://lnkd.in/e6TVdxQ7

Congratulations are in order for the NOAA Hawaii B-WET Program! Join us in celebrating Hawaii B-WET’s 20th anniversary AND their open grant competition! This #grant supports K-12 environmental literacy programs that provide students with Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences in Hawaii’s ahupuaʻa and related professional development for in-service teachers, administrators, or other educators serving K-12 students. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/dM8fk4W #NOAABWET

Are you a student approaching graduation or an early career professional interested in a career at NOAA? Check back each week for some of the new NOAA jobs that may be right for you! To view all opportunities at NOAA, visit USAjobs.gov and search “NOAA.” You can find more tips on finding a job at NOAA here: https://lnkd.in/eQ6w42_U   October 23, 2024: Highlights this week include: -Meteorologist (Recent Grad) for the National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK. https://lnkd.in/ed2MmTvC -Meteorologist for the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations in Lakeland, FL. https://lnkd.in/gMRAvDvM -General Engineer for NOAA’s Office of the Under Secretary in Washington, D.C. https://lnkd.in/g3AXQNCW -Research Fish Biologist for NOAA Fisheries in Seattle, WA. https://lnkd.in/gv-46X9K -Fish Biologist for NOAA Fisheries in Manchester, WA. https://lnkd.in/g42NH6YN -General Engineer/Physical Scientist for NOAA Satellites in Wallops Island, VA. https://lnkd.in/gQcPYXfq -Management and Program Analyst for the National Weather Service in Silver Spring, MD. https://lnkd.in/gNjiYqTt -Acquisition Management Specialist for the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations in many locations. https://lnkd.in/gz82p_TR -Budget Analyst for the National Weather Service in multiple locations. https://lnkd.in/gE8PigJw -Support Services Specialist for NOAA Fisheries in Glynco, GA. https://lnkd.in/gNsc_4-x -Financial Management Specialist for NOAA Fisheries in Newport, OR or Seattle, WA. https://lnkd.in/ghE4xckQ; https://lnkd.in/gsVrds-v -IT Specialist for NOAA Satellites in Wallops Island, VA. https://lnkd.in/gJxknc4m -Secretary for NOAA Fisheries in Gloucester, MA. https://lnkd.in/g4e_hyFD #NOAAjobs #jobs #GrowWithGov #training #opportunities #career #hiring #careeropportunities #STEM #meteorology #NOAA

Ghost forests, dead zones, and zombie satellites, oh my! In the ocean and atmosphere, beware: Things are coming back from the dead! Take a look: https://lnkd.in/ejYGDd5g #FallInLoveWithScience

Strange, spectacular animals lurk in the deep! This spooky season, take a deep dive into the creepy ocean creature content we’ve gathered for #NOAASpookyScience: https://lnkd.in/ejYGDd5g #FallInLoveWithScience

This year, carve out time for fun! NOAA has all the templates you need to make the perfect #NOAASpookyScience jack-o-lantern this season: https://lnkd.in/ejYGDd5g #FallInLoveWithScience