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Why aren't NOAA's Hurricane Hunter planes torn apart in storm?

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NOS / Cordell Bank, Greater Farallones, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuaries

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Unit Diving Supervisor: Steve Lonhart (831-420-3661) Locations and Websites: Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary - http://cordellbank.noaa.gov/ Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary - http://farallones.noaa.gov/...