IOOS is the U.S. contribution to the global observing system. Observations and Tools
17 Federal agencies contribute to IOOS. Data collection and sharing.
U.S. IOOS is a vital tool for tracking, predicting, managing, and adapting to changes in our ocean, coastal and Great Lakes environment.
U.S. IOOS Advisory Committee - 1st meeting held on Aug 29-30,2012
Federal Register Notice Published Announcing U.S Advisory Committee Open Meeting
IOOS Summit 2012 - Details, white papers available online
Data, products, and services made available by national
and regional coastal
and ocean observing systems
Safe and efficient shipping and boating; offshore energy;
support to search and rescue
Status and trends of essential variables; supporting coastal communities
Harmful algal blooms, hypoxia;
protecting drinking water; ocean acidification, beach &
near shore water quality;
ecosystem based management
Providing hazard and disaster information where and when it is needed; promoting risk-wise behavior.