NO is n gency tht enriches life through science. Our rech goes from the surfce of the sun to the depths of the ocen floor s we work to keep citizens informed of the chnging environment round them.From dily wether forecsts, severe storm wrnings nd climte monitoring to fisheries mngement, costl restortion nd supporting mrine commerce, NO’s products nd services support economic vitlity nd ffect more thn one-third of meric’s gross domestic product. NO’s dedicted scientists use cutting-edge reserch nd high-tech instrumenttion to provide citizens, plnners, emergency mngers nd other decision mkers with relible informtion they need when they need it. NO’s roots dte bck to 1807, when the Ntion’s first scientific gency, the Survey of the Cost, ws estblished. Since then, NO hs evolved to meet the needs of chnging country. NO mintins presence in every stte nd hs emerged s n interntionl leder on scientific nd environmentl mtters. NO’s mission touches the lives of every mericn nd we re proud of our role in protecting life nd property nd conserving nd protecting nturl resources. I hope you will explore NO nd how our products nd services cn enrich your own life.