The expansion adds hyperspectral sensors and AI-based anomaly detection that flags marine heatwaves faster. Coastal states will receive tailored dashboards showing current patterns and storm surge risk months ahead.

NOAA is partnering with indigenous groups to co-design data governance protocols. The agency says community scientists will access curated datasets for fisheries management and cultural heritage preservation.

Funding comes from the Inflation Reduction Act's climate resilience earmark. NOAA will open-source edge ML models so researchers can extend missions with biodiversity or pollution tracking objectives.