NOAA Omics

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What Is NOAA Omics?

Omics - the study of DNA, RNA, proteins, and metabolites - delivers transformational insights that advance ecosystem understanding, strengthen environmental monitoring, and enable sustainable fisheries management. Next-Generation biotechnologies expand the scale, speed, and precision of biological data. NOAA Omics harnesses the power of this advanced technology to accelerate high-impact science, enhance decision making, and improve operational efficiency. NOAA Omics scientists, from across NOAA line-offices, including NOS, OAR, NEDIS, & NMFS drive innovation and integration of omics techniques - safeguarding marine resources, detecting threats, and reinforcing the United State’s leadership in ocean science and technology.

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Omics Applications Support the Bioeconomy

Ecosystem Observations

Stock Assessments

A deep-sea ROV uses bright lights to illuminate the remains of a shipwreck and its circular gun tub on the dark seafloor.

Discovery

Exploration vessel Nautilus operating at sea during ocean exploration operations

Environmental Monitoring

Two crew members on a ship deploy a CTD rosette system into the ocean using a crane.

Forensics

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