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Authorized form of name
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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- NOAA
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Dates of existence
3 Oct. 1970-
History
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is an American scientific agency within the United States Department of Commerce that focuses on the conditions of the oceans and the atmosphere.
NOAA warns of dangerous weather, charts seas, guides the use and protection of ocean and coastal resources and conducts research to provide understanding and improve stewardship of the environment.
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Authority record identifier
CA QUA09541
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Administrative history based on the Wikipedia article on "National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration" at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Oceanic_and_Atmospheric_Administration (accessed 10 Apr. 2018).