National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), founded in 1970, is a U.S. government agency under the Department of Commerce focused on oceanic and atmospheric science. Key activities include weather forecasting, climate monitoring, marine research, and environmental data collection. While not directly involved in UAP/UFO research like NASA or DoD programs, NOAA's expertise intersects via oceanographic data relevant to transmedium UAP. Rear Adm. Tim Gallaudet, a former NOAA administrator, advocates for UAP studies in maritime domains, highlighting underwater anomalous phenomena observed in oceans, air, and space. NOAA contributes indirectly through data on environmental phenomena that may explain some sightings. Currently active with ongoing missions in earth observation and disaster response.[428 characters]