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.
Federal Register Notice: U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Advisory Committee Meeting
US IOOS develops a National Glider Network data assembly center
Federal funding opportunity - FY2013 IOOS Community Modeling to Support the Coastal and Ocean Modeling Testbed (COMT)
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.