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U.S. IOOS®: Our Eyes on Our Oceans, Coasts, and Great Lakes.

 

 

Providing the data and information needed to improve safety, enhance our economy, and protect our environment.

The Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®) is a federal, regional, and private-sector partnership working to enhance our ability to collect, deliver, and use ocean information. IOOS delivers the data and information needed to increase understanding of our oceans and coasts, so decision makers can take action to improve safety, enhance the economy, and protect the environment.

 

OBSERVATIONS
Link to Observations
DATA MANAGEMENT
Data Integration Framework (DIF)
Data Management and Communications (DMAC)
Participate in U.S. DMAC Standards
DMAC Steering Team
COMMUNICATIONS
Press Room
Calendar of Events
Messaging Materials
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REGIONAL PARTNERS
Alaska Ocean Observing System
Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems Great Lakes Observing System
Northeastern Regional Association of Coastal Ocean Observing
Central & Northern California Ocean Observing System
Southern California Coastal Ocean Observing System Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System Mid-Atlantic Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association
Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association
Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System Carribean Regional Association
INTERAGENCY PROGRAMS
 
Ocean Observatories Initiative
Marine Protected Areas
National Water Quality Monitoring Network
 
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GLOBAL OBSERVATIONS
 
Global Ocean Observing System
NOAA's Global Component of U.S. IOOS
Group on Earth Observations