Pascagoula / Mississippi / United States
Founded in 1970, the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration is operated by the Department of Commerce. It is an agency that offers reliable information on weather forecasts, storm warnings and climate monitoring to the fisheries management, coastal restoration and supporting marine commerce departments. The agency also offers services to citizens and emergency planners and managers. It operates acquisitions and grants, international affairs, decision coordination, workforce management and program coordination offices. Its office of general counsel provides legal advice and counseling services to the agency. Additionally, it maintains a library that features information material on atmospheric sciences, oceanography, nautical charting, marine ecology, cartography, mathematics and statistics. The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration is located in Pascagoula, Mass.
