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| Ocean Prediction Center Branch of the National Weather Service that makes the coastal and adjacent oceans weather maps used in marine weather. The Ocean Prediction Center (OPC) is the specific part of it that makes marine maps and forecasts. This is the main online resource for maps of ocean maps adjacent to the US as well as links to other sources worldwide. The radio fax schedules and products are also at this site. See All mariners should be familiar with the services provided at this website. This is one of the three main US sites for marine weather. See also National Hurricane Center and National Data Buoy Center for the other two. Abbreviation: OPC |
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