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Gateway to NOAA is a permanent exhibit designed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, to showcase how the organization “takes the pulse of the planet every day and protects and manages ocean and coastal resources.” This interesting and informative exhibit is divided up into five different sections: NOAA in the News, which features an interactive display for exploring the ocean; Water, which highlights marine processes; Weather and Climate, focused on NOAA’s role in climate process and weather forecasts; Earth Observations, which share methods for gathering information; and NOAA Heritage. Gateway to NOAA is open Monday to Friday.

1325 E W Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910

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