NOAA Omics
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What Is NOAA Omics?
Omics is an advanced technology that delivers faster, cheaper, and higher-quality science for the American people. By analyzing biomolecules—including DNA, RNA, proteins, and metabolites—omics strengthens discovery, environmental security, and fisheries management. These technologies generate unprecedented accuracy and volume of marine data at lower cost, accelerating innovation across NOAA missions. NOAA Omics coordinates agency-wide efforts to maximize the value, usability, and impact of omics data. Together, these efforts help preserve U.S. leadership in biotechnology, biological resilience, and national biosecurity.
Omics Applications Support the Bioeconomy
Protect
Against toxic, invasive, and pathogenic species
Sustain
Ecosystem services delivered through species & habitats (including climate resilience)
Promote
Communities through fishing, aquaculture, biodiscovery
Improve
Efficiency by faster delivery of products and cost savings
NOAA Ocean Exploration is responsible for the coordination of Omics activities within NOAA Research and reports to the NOAA Science Council. This page provides background information on Omics, news and updates relevant to NOAA Research Omics work, and contacts for additional information.
