Vision:

High quality, sustained global observations and information routinely available for climate, as well as for weather and environmental services.

Mission:

Develop and sustain, with national and international partners, an in situ global observing system to monitor, understand, and support coupled prediction of the ocean, arctic, and atmospheric system;

Provide long-term, high quality, timely global observational data, information, and products in support of communities of researchers, forecasters, other service providers, and users, for the benefit of society.