2023 was a successful and remarkable year for Coast Survey!
We are proud to share some highlights of the past year in our Coast Survey Year in Review ArcGIS StoryMap: nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/updates/a-look…

Happy #PhotoFriday ! We hope you are sailing successfully into the weekend ⛵

“Fifteen miles on the Erie Canal” - Thomas S. Allen🎵
Learn how  #NOAA  cartographers are bringing Erie Canal nautical charts into the digital era with our latest storymap: nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/updates/bringi…

#cartography #erie canal #enc #erie #canal #storymap #esri #gis   #greatlakes

NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey sends season’s greetings and best wishes for a happy new year in 2024! ☃️☃️☃️

How much does a polar bear weigh? Enough to break the ice. 🧊
Read our recent blog from Annie Raymond, a member of NOAA’s navigation response team, who spent time surveying in the Canadian Arctic:
nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/updates/survey…
#arctic #surveying #polarbear #NOAA #navigation

🥁 Drum roll, please! 🥁

We would like to introduce you to the winners of the 2023 #GetIntoYourSanctuary Photo Contest.

sanctuaries.noaa.gov/earthisblue/ph…

Are you a mapping professional or GIS user in need of nautical information? Check out our available data services, downloads and web applications! nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/data/gis-data-… #geospatial #GIS #NOAA

Cardinal directions🐦or . . . turkey directions 🦃? Bird jokes (and dad jokes) aside, we at Coast Survey are wishing you a very happy Thanksgiving holiday. #happythanksgiving2023 #Thanksgiving

#ICYMI : Check out the Final #LakeErie HAB Assessment from NOAA Coastal Ocean Science! 2023's bloom had a severity index (SI) of 5.3—moderately severe, & less intense than 2022 (SI of 6.8). The bloom started in early July, peaked in mid-Aug, & persisted to early Sept. nccospublicstor.blob.core.windows.net/hab-data/bulle…

📣 Big announcement! 🎉
We have a new, first-of-its-kind tool available today!
Visualize our national #CoralReef monitoring data and download the summarized data for detailed analysis.
Ncrmp.coralreef.noaa.gov

#GEOWeek2023 Did you know 3/4 of the Earth's geography is underwater? We did! NOAA Coast Survey explores using hydrography, learn more: nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/learn/learn-ab…

Coast Survey recognizes, respects and honors all veterans for their patriotism, sacrifice and commitment to serve our country. We wish you a Happy Veterans Day and thank you very much for your service. #veteransday 2023 #veteransday

Happy Friday! In this image from the field, the Aurora Borealis dances above Yakutat, AK. 💜💙💚
#photofriday #alaska #auroraborealis #northernlights #northernlights alaska

Looking forward to the weekend! 👀
In this photo, a lookout on #NOAA Ship Fairweather observes the waters of #pugetsound , WA during a #sunset . #photofriday #NOAA #navigation

Calling all mariners! 🗣 Set a course for your career and sail with NOAA! If you're in the #VirginiaBeach area, join us in a couple weeks to learn more about the career opportunities we have for you. Qualified individuals may receive tentative job offers on the spot.

Interested in our nautical charts? That's the spirit👻

Image: 1956 Course Map for President Cup Regatta on Potomac (view here: historicalcharts.noaa.gov/image.php...)
Check out our collection of historical charts here: historicalcharts.noaa.gov

⚠️Check out NOAA National Ocean Service's newest strategic plan!

Which lake is the spookiest?
Lake Eeeeerie 👻
Check out our #NOAA historical charts here: historicalcharts.noaa.gov/search.php #halloween #halloween art #lakeerie

Here's a truly frightening entry for our #NOAASpookyScience posts. The deep-sea lizard fish known as the bathysaurus ferox has a razor-sharp mouth - even its tongue has fangs! oceantoday.noaa.gov/fullmoon-bathy…

Celebrate the FIRST EVER #NationalMarineSanctuaryDay ! 👏