IOOS Association Launches a New Website
IOOS Meeting with SmartBay Ireland and the Marine Institute
IOOS Contributes to Setting the Course for UK Operational Oceanography
Manual on best practices for quality assurance and quality control tests of dissolved oxygen is released
North Atlantic Ocean Observing Region's meeting focuses on the economic value of ocean observing
Christening of the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, RU29 Glider "Challenger" at Rutgers Univ.
U.S. IOOS and Eye on Earth Collaboration to advance international partnerships
IOOS delivers the data and products needed to increase the understanding of our oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes so decision makers can improve safety, enhance our economy, and protect our environment.-
Global
IOOS is the U.S. contribution to the global observing system. Observations and Tools
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National
17 Federal agencies contribute to IOOS. Data collection and sharing.
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Regional
U.S. IOOS®, Integrated Ocean Observing System
U.S. IOOS is a vital tool for tracking, predicting, managing, and adapting to changes in our ocean, coastal and Great Lakes environment.
- Safety: IOOS helps ensure the safety and security of citizens now and into the future.
- Economy: IOOS unlocks economic and business benefits of the ocean.
- Environment: IOOS is the key to protecting our environment for generations to come.
News and Highlights
Federal Register Notice: U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Advisory Committee Meeting
US IOOS develops a National Glider Network data assembly center
Federal funding opportunity - FY2013 IOOS Community Modeling to Support the Coastal and Ocean Modeling Testbed (COMT)
U.S. IOOS Data and Assets
Data, products, and services made available by national
and regional coastal
and ocean observing systems
Marine Operations
Safe and efficient shipping and boating; offshore energy;
support to search and rescue
Climate Variability and Change
Status and trends of essential variables; supporting coastal communities
Ecosystems, Fisheries & Water Quality
Harmful algal blooms, hypoxia;
protecting drinking water; ocean acidification, beach &
near shore water quality;
ecosystem based management
Coastal Hazards
Providing hazard and disaster information where and when it is needed; promoting risk-wise behavior.