The role of the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is reducing
The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has a great deal of responsibility in overseeing and regulating the country's oceans and atmosphere. According to its Website, its mission is threefold: first, "to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, ocean and coasts," second, "to share that knowledge and information with others" and third, "to conserve and manage coastal and marine ecosystems and resources . . .