Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML)
The Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML), a federal research laboratory, is part of NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), located in Miami, Florida. AOML's research spans hurricanes, coastal ecosystems, oceans and human health, climate studies, global carbon systems, and ocean observations.
AOML is a member of a unique community of marine research and educational institutions located on Virginia Key in Miami, Florida. Our neighboring institutions include NOAA's Southeast Fisheries Science Center, the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, the Maritime and Science Technology (MAST) Academy, the Virginia Key Beach Park, and the Miami Seaquarium. The Rickenbacker Causeway provides access to the islands of Virginia Key and Key Biscayne via Sun Pass, a Florida Department of Transportation prepaid toll program.