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NOAA's newest research ship, Reuben Lasker, concluded its first scientific mission Nov. 9 after nearly four months surveying whale populations along the West Coast.

NOAA Ship Hi‘ialakai conducted a 28-day research expedition in September to explore the deep reefs within Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, recording marine life never before seen.

Aboard NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson in the Gulf of Alaska, scientists conduct a survey to estimate the number and health of juvenile pollock--one of Alaska’s most important commercial fisheries.

Can NOAA Corps officers donate unused leave under the leave transfer program?
In 1988, Congress passed a law providing a way for federal employees to share leave. The intent is that if a federal employee - or a family member - experiences a medical emergency, and as a result misses more work days than are covered by his or her own leave, they can avoid the additional hardship of lost income by using leave hours donated by others. You can learn more about this program at the DOC Human Resources website or the NOAA Workforce Management site.
There are some exceptions to the policy. Although NOAA Corps officers are federal employees, commissioned officer leave is governed by different laws than civilian leave. NOAA Corps officer leave is therefore not included in the leave transfer program.