The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminstration (NOAA) is a United States government scientific and regulatory agency that forecasts weather, monitors oceanic and atmospheric conditions. charts the seas, conducts deep sea exploration, and manages fishing and marine animal protections.
NOAA operates under the Department of Commerce and is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Oceanic_and_Atmospheric_Administration