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The Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) carries out interdisciplinary scientific
investigations in oceanography and atmospheric science. Current PMEL programs focus
on open ocean observations in support of long-term monitoring and prediction of the
ocean environment on time scales from hours to decades. Studies are conducted to improve
our understanding of the world’s oceans, to define processes driving the global climate
system, and to improve environmental forecasting capabilities for public safety, marine
commerce, and fisheries. Results from PMEL research activities contribute to NOAA’s
mission goals: 1. Protect, restore, and manage the use of coastal and ocean resources
through ecosystem-based management, 2. Understand climate variability and change to
enhance society’s ability to plan and respond, 3. Serve society’s needs for weather
and water information, and 4. Support the Nation’s commerce with information for safe,
efficient, and environmentally sound transportation. PMEL has the capability to collect
oceanographic data from any depth at any location in the world’s oceans and distribute
these data in real-time over the internet.
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