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January 2012 the 19th warmest for the globe
According to NOAA scientists, the globe experienced its 19th warmest January. Additionally, Arctic sea ice measured at fourth smallest.
NOAA doubles Gulf of Maine winter flounder catch limits
NOAA announced today that it is doubling the amount of Gulf of Maine winter flounder commercial fishermen can catch from almost 510,000 pounds to more than 1.1 million pounds for the current fishing season, which ends April 30.
January 2012 the fourth warmest for the contiguous U.S.
During January, warmer-than-average conditions enveloped most of the contiguous United States, with widespread below-average precipitation. The overall weather pattern for the month was reflected in the lack of snow for much of the Northern Plains, Midwest, and Northeast. This scenario was in stark contrast to Alaska where several towns had their coldest January on record.

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NOAA’s National Water Center coming to Alabama
Statement and briefing materials from Dr. Jane Lubchenco on NOAA's FY 2013 Budget Request
BSEE and NOAA to complete Arctic oil spill response mapping tool
New satellite instrument for improved weather forecasts put into service
NOAA launches USS Monitor 150th anniversary website
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