Bringing Ocean, Coastal, and Great Lakes Data to Life

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Our Coastal Network

The IOOS Association is a nonprofit organization comprising 11 regions of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS). Together with federal and nonfederal partners, we provide critical information that serves and protects the entire U.S. coastline. This collaborative network gives coastal communities, recreational ocean users, ocean economy industries, resource managers, scientists, and decision makers a big-picture view of the changing ocean and Great Lakes.

Ocean & Coastal Observing

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Our Partners in Action: IOOS Making a Difference

IOOS data are a vital piece to providing safety for all mariners involved in marine transportation. Our IOOS regional buoys (NERACOOS) are relied on heavily to ensure operations can be completed safely and with no harm to the environment/crew/vessel. Being able to monitor this information from a distance is vital to all mariners from recreational to fishing to shipping.

Ryan Baughman, Portland Pilots

IOOS is the stone in the stone soup. It serves as the foundation of our national coastal ocean observing capabilities. IOOS academic partners drive the scientific and technological progress that powers our economy.

Donglai Gong, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, William & Mary

I use IOOS regional data (GCOOS) for understanding the marine conditions in Tampa Bay and the Gulf to protect myself and my family from flooding, hurricane damage, red tides, and other hazards.

Brock Houston, In Situ, Inc.

A primary function of our organization is to promote safe recreational boating. IOOS (GLOS) observations and forecasts are key to boating safety in the Great Lakes.

David W. Sallmann, Waukegan Sail & Power Squadron, Chapter of United States Power Squadrons

NANOOS is an invaluable partner and asset to the State of Oregon. The beach and shoreline monitoring data supports evidence-based efforts to maintain resilient and healthy communities through comprehensive coastal hazard mapping, understanding dynamic coastal systems, and sound planning practices.

Lisa Phipps, Coastal Program Manager, Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development