# National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-Q3**: Environmental Review — Expected start of NOAA's environmental impact assessment and public comment period.
- **2026-Q2**: Application Submission — Anticipated formal submission of the exploration license application to NOAA.
- **2026-03-20**: Scientific Warning — Climatologists issue a formal briefing on the 'parade of ultra extremes' and its long-term implications.
- **2026-03-15**: Temperature Records Shattered — Phoenix and Las Vegas record their hottest March days in history, exceeding 95°F.
- **2026-03-10**: Heat Dome Formation — A high-pressure system begins to stall over the Southwest, trapping warm air.
- **2026-03-03**: Engagement Initiation — Deep Sea Minerals Corp. announces formal engagement with NOAA regarding license application.
- **2026-02-15**: Snowpack Peak — Regional snowpack levels peak early due to unseasonably warm February rains.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Southwest Heatwave Signals New Era of 'Ultra-Extreme' Climate Events
2026-03-20 09:38:50 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

An unprecedented early-season heatwave across the Southwest United States has scientists sounding the alarm over a 'parade of ultra extremes.' This event underscores the accelerating impact of climate change as regional temperature records are shattered months before the traditional peak of summer.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/southwest-heat-ultra-extremes-climate-analysis

### Warming Winters Drive Surge in Fatal Thin-Ice Incidents Globally
2026-03-18 02:19:46 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Rising global temperatures are drastically shortening the duration of safe lake ice, leading to a spike in drownings and emergency rescue operations. As traditional winter safety markers become unreliable, recreational industries and public safety agencies are struggling to adapt to a more volatile climate reality.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/warming-winters-thin-ice-fatalities-increase

### Deep Sea Minerals Corp. Initiates NOAA Licensing for U.S. Seabed Mining
2026-03-04 01:06:00 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Deep Sea Minerals Corp. (CSE: SEAS) has officially engaged with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to pursue a license for deep-sea mineral extraction under the U.S. regulatory framework. This strategic move aims to secure domestic sources of critical minerals like cobalt and nickel, essential for the global energy transition and EV battery supply chains.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/deep-sea-minerals-noaa-license-application

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