We have a budding marine science center in our midst. Newport just got the good news that it has been chosen by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to be the home port for NOAA's Pacific research fleet. (www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/08/noaas_arrival_will_mean_econom.html). NOAA, among other things, brings us weather reports and hurricane warnings, and conducts a lot of basic research on the oceans and atmosphere. The move will bring an influx of highly-trained scientists and the provisioning and maintenance of the ships will be a welcome economic shot in the arm to Newport. The OSU/Hatfield Marine Science Center and the Oregon Coast Aquarium began putting Newport on map for marine science, but the NOAA move will give a huge boost to Newport and Oregon's reputation as a national marine science center.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Oregon's Ship Has Come In
We have a budding marine science center in our midst. Newport just got the good news that it has been chosen by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to be the home port for NOAA's Pacific research fleet. (www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/08/noaas_arrival_will_mean_econom.html). NOAA, among other things, brings us weather reports and hurricane warnings, and conducts a lot of basic research on the oceans and atmosphere. The move will bring an influx of highly-trained scientists and the provisioning and maintenance of the ships will be a welcome economic shot in the arm to Newport. The OSU/Hatfield Marine Science Center and the Oregon Coast Aquarium began putting Newport on map for marine science, but the NOAA move will give a huge boost to Newport and Oregon's reputation as a national marine science center.
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