Tag: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Report finds that America is catching and eating a little less...
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – The volume and value of America's commercial fishing industry both fell according to newly released federal figures, though members of the industry...
URI’s NOAA Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute granted 5-year renewal
NARRAGANSETT – A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration-backed research effort will continue to operate out of the University of Rhode Island for at least the...
R.I. gets $1.5M to remove sunken barge in Providence River
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Environmental Management is getting $1.5 million to remove a 113-foot-long sunken barge from the Providence River and salvage...
Aquidneck Island coastal resiliency to receive $2M federal grant
NEWPORT – The Ocean State's coastal resiliency is set to receive nearly $2 million in support from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The grant,...
With changing climate, dams getting closer look
In December, about 2 million gallons of water from the Beaver River rushed through Richmond.
A small, dilapidated dam, likely built 150 to 200 years...
U.S. News: Providence metro area 117th-best place to live in nation
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island's capital city ranks No. 117 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 Best Places to Live list that released on...
Groundbreaking ceremony held for $146.8M NOAA facility in Newport
NEWPORT – State and local leaders gathered at Naval Station Newport Monday to break ground on the National Oceanographic and Atmosphere Administration's $146.8 million...
PR effort raising profile of local fish on menus
More Rhode Island restaurants and fish markets are taking part in an effort to promote fresh, locally caught seafood than three years ago, according...
Most-read stories on PBN.com, Dec. 2023
1. Road, bridge contractor Cardi Corp. going out of business POSTED ONLINE: DEC. 14 Cardi Corp., a significant player in taxpayer-funded road projects across...
U.S. Navy, NOAA awards $146.8M contract for new Marine Operations Center...
NEWPORT – The U.S. Navy, on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Tuesday, announced it has awarded New York-based Skanska USA Inc....
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