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The U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS)The U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS)The U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS)The U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS)
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IOOS is our eyes on the ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes. We are an integrated network of people and technology gathering observing data and developing tracking and predictive tools to benefit the economy, the environment, and public safety at home, across the nation, and around the globe.

Eyes on the Ocean™ - IOOS Newsletter - February 2026

Eyes on the Ocean™ - IOOS Newsletter - February 2026

U.S. IOOS Advisory Committee holds public meeting

U.S. IOOS Advisory Committee holds public meeting

Spotlight on Ocean Data

Spotlight on Ocean Data

Ocean Enterprise - IOOS Newsletter - Spring 2025

Ocean Enterprise - IOOS Newsletter - Spring 2025

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NOAA and the Ocean Enterprise

Ocean Enterprise Studies

Ocean Enterprise Studies

Sea lions basking at LaJolla Cove

Enhancing Coastal and Ocean Observing and Innovation Workshops: IOOS-OAR Workshops

GOES East GeoColor satellite image of the Atlantic Ocean on September 11, 2018 showing Hurricanes Florence (L) and Helene (R) and Tropical Storm Isaac (center). Photo Credit: NOAA/NESDIS

Eyes on the Storm: Hurricane Season Resources

Nautiloid shell eaten away by ocean acidification.

Ocean Acidification

Animal Telemetry Network

Animal Telemetry Network

Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON)

Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON)

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GOOS BioEco Portal launched!

Ocean Technology Transition

Ocean Technology Transition

HF Radar

HF Radar

Coastal and Ocean Modeling Testbed

Coastal and Ocean Modeling Testbed

Underwater Gliders

Underwater Gliders

Quality Assurance / Quality Control of Real Time Oceanographic Data

Quality Assurance / Quality Control of Real Time Oceanographic Data

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