National Ocean Service

What can we do to harmonize this so that we're in sync?" 'Cause typically the intent is, uh, to work together to, uh, effectively manage our coasts and oceans.

You know, NOAA, the National Ocean Administration, uh, Atmosphere Administration, is this federal agency that does that on the, um, fed side, and they've been typically incredible stewards of our oceans and coasts.

coasts.One of the biggest kinda wins for Surfrider was, uh, the Trestles, uh, incident, right?

Yep.

At the turn of the 19th century, a small scientific agency was established with one mission, to chart our new nation's coasts and coastal waters so the many ships that traversed the Atlantic and Caribbean could arrive safely.

Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, two influential figures in US history, knew the importance of maritime industry and scientific endeavor, and spearheaded the nautical chart-making mission, which would grow over the years into NOAA's National Ocean Service.

We are joined in the studio by the historical curator at the NOAA Heritage Office, Mark Weber.

With his knowledge, he will lead us through the ambitious origins of NOAA's National Ocean Service.

Now, let's dive in.

I'd like to welcome Mark Weber, the curator of the NOAA Heritage Program.

Thrilled to be here, Allison.

Thanks for having me.