The More You NOAA: Stories - Ocean Conservancy

Alaska

Kathy Burek

Veterinary pathologist, Alaska Veterinary Pathology Services

“No vessels want to hit a whale. But avoiding whales takes the resources and expertise that NOAA provides through its personnel and through funding for research nationwide.”

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Buddy Custard

President and CEO, Alaska Maritime Prevention and Response Network

“NOAA is a critical part of ensuring safety at sea. We cannot afford to take NOAA’s services to our country for granted.”

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Florida

Andy Hayslip

Tampa Bay Waterkeeper

“NOAA’s work is tremendously important for Tampa Bay, which the World Bank named among the 10 metropolitan areas in the world most at risk for sea level rise and climate change.”

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Noah Heskin

SCUBAnauts

“NOAA has provided scholarships and internships for college students pursuing marine science degrees.”

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Hawaii

Leo Asuncion

Director of the Office of Planning, State of Hawaii

“Without NOAA’s resources, and their support and commitment to the designation process, He‘eia would likely not be a part of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System today.”

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Maine

Ivy Frignoca

Casco Baykeeper

“NOAA represents sound science and working to find solutions to issues that threaten our Maine way of life like rising sea levels, rising ocean temperatures, and shifting species.”

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Massachusetts

Rip Cunningham

Recreational fisherman

“Science-based information from NOAA is the foundation for important fish management decisions.”

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New Hampshire

Kate Leavitt and Ashley Stokes

Director of Mission for programming and exhibits & Marine Mammal Rescue Program Manager, Seacoast Science Center

“Without the resources provided by NOAA, the Seacoast Science Center would not be as well armed with the tools and information to encourage conservation and a further appreciation for New Hampshire’s vibrant coast.”

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Ohio

Scott Moegling

Water Quality Manager, Cleveland Water Department

“Partnerships between federal agencies like NOAA and local utilities like Cleveland Water are the key to ensuring clean and safe drinking water for communities across the country.”

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Oregon

Alan Barton

Production Manager, Whiskey Creek Shellfish Hatchery

“NOAA’s Ocean Acidification Program is helping us safeguard our future.”

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Washington

Mike Cassinelli and Crystal Dingler

Former Mayor, Ilwaco, WA and Mayor, Ocean Shores, WA

“We can’t protect our citizens from floods and tsunamis, keep fishermen safe, and fisheries viable, or maintain tourism without NOAA.”

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Amy Grondin

Commercial Fisherman, F/V Arminta

“NOAA is helping provide answers to how ocean acidification is impacting the fish we catch and the environment that supports them.”

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Rich Lincoln

Council member, Pacific Fishery Management Council

“The Council is facing new and growing challenges in the face of climate change—and NOAA is arming it with the tools it needs to better prepare for the future of changing ocean conditions.”

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