Our beginnings as America's first science agency... When the nation was new, Thomas Jefferson established the first federal science agency - Survey of the Coast, to support safe maritime commerce.  The agency was responsible for surveying the coastline and sea floor and creating nautical charts for safe navigation.

In 2007, NOAA celebrates 200 years of science, service, and stewardship... expanding Jefferson's vision into a realm of unimagined possibilities. Today's NOAA is a federal agency touching the lives of Americans in many ways... every single day.

Help NOAA in Hawaii and the Pacific celebrate our 200th by attending one or more of our events throughout the year.

Calendar of events for NOAA's 200th Anniversary in Hawaii and the Pacific

• June 30, 2007 Kauai Family Ocean Fair at Kilauea Lighthouse, Kauai from 10am - 4pm.  Information and activity booths for the children.  Join us and learn what NOAA Fisheries does for you!

• May 26, 2007 - Malama I Ke Kai at Kapiolani Park from 10am - 5pm.  Information and activity booths for the children.  Free entertainment.

• March 24-25, 2007 - NOAA partners with the Great Hawaiian Folklife Festival at Kapiolani Park from 10am - 5pm.  Come visit our booth and meet our people!  NOAA also partners with Tesoro and the Waikiki Improvement Association for Sunset on the Beach from 4pm - 9pm.  Information and activity booths for the children.  Food and live entertainment.

• March 9, 2007 NOAA Media Day - by invitation

• February 17, 2007 Keiki O Ke Kai at the Waikiki Aquarium - informational activities for keiki

Keep checking this site for more 200th celebration events posted throughout the year!!