NOAA provides daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings, and climate monitoring. They also manage fisheries, restore coastal areas, and support marine commerce. Their products and services have a significant impact on the U.S. economy, affecting more than one-third of the country's GDP. NOAA prioritizes scientific integrity and innovation, with key areas of focus including uncrewed systems, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, omics sciences, data, and citizen science. Founded in 1970, NOAA operates within the U.S. Department of Commerce.