Record high sea levels and rainfall extremes have buffeted Hawaii and other U.S. Pacific islands this year.  

NOAA's Sectoral Applications Research Program hosted an OAR Social Science Network webinar on Wednesday, September 20 from 3:45 to 4:45 pm EDT. We had two speakers who shared their research on ... ...

Summary: Planners in coastal Alaska can use this guide to help with local adaptation efforts.

Summary: Beef producers shared their collective experiences with past weather, and then considered the future. This engagement strategy increased producers' value for incorporating climate into their management strategies.

Although the winter maximum ice extent in March 2017 was the smallest on record, the summer minimum didn't follow suit. This summer's minimum ice extent was the eighth smallest on record, continuing the long-term trend of sea ice loss, but not setting a new record. 

Summary: Community-based observations of changes in the seasonal cycle in Alaska's Arctic.

Summary: This webpage provides resources to help those in the Bering Strait understand the risk of oil spills and their impact on Arctic marine life.

Hurricane Harvey smashed into Texas a category 4 hurricane, the first since 2005 to make landfall in the US. But Harvey's impact was just beginning.

Last week, NOAA issued a La Niña watch, indicating conditions are favorable for the development of La Niña this winter. What does a La Niña winter typically mean for the U.S.? 

Summary: Residents and visitors to Alaska can use this mobile app to identify and report on exotic species on public lands.