In the Great Lakes, NOAA data is used for everything from going out on a boat, fishing, swimming, coastal flooding.

Less than one week into the shipping season – the Soo Locks opened on March 21 – the Boat Nerd map shows dozens of freighters ...

More than 45,000 Great Lakes Energy members remain without power due to a new storm system. Crews will continue to restore power safely throughout the week.

Marinetraffic.com maintains a real-time map of all international shipping and includes the ability to click on Great Lakes ships to see their names, destinations and speeds. Other options allow ...

NOAA has been spearheading efforts to map the bottom of the Great Lakes. Katy Frank worked all day Feb. 27 for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, revamping computer codes and ...