The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) sponsors and conducts research to better predict and understand the earth's environment, as well as manage and conserve marine and coastal resources to meet the needs of the nation. To visit the NOAA web site click the following link: http://www.noaa.gov
Source:National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 2013. About NOAA. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Accessed on 9 September 2013. Available at http://www.noaa.gov