An olive ridley sea turtle was observed digging a nest and laying eggs on the beach near Seal Beach, in Orange County, California on September 16, 2026. This is the first-ever recorded nest for any sea turtle species on the U.S. West Coast. The nesting female was discovered about 3 p.m. by a beachgoer who alerted the Huntington Beach life guards. Three days later and about 8 miles away, a second turtle was observed around 7 p.m. nesting near the Huntington Beach Pier.

Trump's policies have cause severe financial problems for farmers. Iowa is especially vulnerable.

Forecasters at NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS) are monitoring a powerful nor’easter bringing damaging wind gusts and dangerous coastal flooding to the Northeast this weekend. The New York City metro area and New Jersey may be especially impacted by this storm.A rapidly deepening storm along the East Coast will likely produce ve

Deciding whether to build or outsource data infrastructure is a critical strategic choice for any small business. The right path depends on a careful evaluation of costs, long-term goals, and the distinct advantages and disadvantages of each approach. Business owners and IT teams can follow specific frameworks to make that determination.The Case for Building a Data Center Building an on-site data center means a business commits to purchasing, housing and managing all of its own server, storage and networking hardware.

It’s not always about earning more. The way you manage your money today can have a major impact on when you can finally stop working

Open source thrives when people come together. Not just to write code, but to solve problems, share knowledge, and build software that benefits everyone. Scattered across the globe, contributors bring wildly different priorities, personality, and communication styles to the table. While conflict is inevitable, how a community handles that conflict is what separates the oens that thrive from the ones that implode.Be Helpful by DefaultA drama-free community isn’t one without debate, but it’s one where the core principles of: be helpful, be human and be honest create the conditions for successful collaboration.

Experimental Flood Inundation Mapping provides valuable guidance for decision-makers and public

Automated license plate readers have legitimate uses and legitimate risks, which is why we have the Constitution in the first place.

As I begin this blog post with a bourbon on the rocks beside me, I notice it has been four months since my last entry. That feels surprising because I am recently retired and one would expect I have more time to write my stories. Yet time does not expand in a day, whether we work, raise a family, or leave the daily job behind. Retirement does not grant extra hours; it offers a chance to reorder what matters within the time available.

Predicting extreme weather events and warning the public was much more difficult before we had satellites, aircraft reconnaissance, computer models, radio, television, and the internet. In this talk, we will discuss the Great Miami Hurricane of 1926 and its effects, our understanding of weather and the state of forecasting at the time, w

Email marketing drives significant revenue for businesses worldwide, yet reaching the inbox depends on strict adherence to regulatory frameworks. Companies must treat compliance as a foundational requirement to ensure legal standing and reliable message delivery. Specialized compliance tools help businesses integrate these safeguards and protect their ability to connect with audiences over the long term.

When disaster strikes our waters, whether natural or man-made, NOAA Navigation Response Teams are ready. With a fleet of small survey vessels, NOAA Corps Officers and scientists utilize cutting-edge technology and expertise to reopen ports and waterways and ensure the safety of shipping and transit.

The NOAA Corps gained 12 new officers on April 2. The first NOAA Corps Basic Officer Training Class (BOTC) of 2026 graduated after spending 12 weeks as officer candidates and learning skills needed to become leaders in one of the nation’s eight uniformed services.

As I begin this blog post with a bourbon on the rocks beside me, I notice it has been four months since my last entry. That feels surprising because I am recently retired and one would expect I hav…

Thoughts, Words, and Deeds from Sioux Falls, SD

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For more than a century, the Met Office's National Meteorological Archive has held a treasure trove of historical weather data, some of it dating back to 1837. Now, thanks to a major project, tens of ...

Cybersecurity problems rarely announce themselves with a dramatic system failure. They often begin with small inconsistencies, such as an unfamiliar login notification, an unexpected request from a superior or a sudden change in computer behavior. Recognizing the warning signs early gives IT teams and employees more time to contain a potential incident.1. Unusual Login Attempts or Account ActivityUnexpected login notifications can be an early indication that someone is attempting to access an account. Multiple failed login attempts, sign-ins from unfamiliar locations or activity outside an employee's normal working pattern all warrant investigation.

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