Global Ocean Observing System

GOOS is a permanent global system for observations, modeling, and analysis of marine and ocean data.

5.7 million Euro BioEcoOcean Project will contribute to GOOS Essential Ocean Variables

A new EU-funded project will provide a step change in how we observe the ocean to improve biodiversity and climate assessments. We are making continuous advancements in the way we observe and model our ocean to better understand and assess the state of the ocean, its biodiversity, role in climate regulation and other vital services […]

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Ocean observing at the heart of the Ocean Decade week in Barcelona

The 2024 Ocean Decade Conference will be hosted by the Government of Spain in Barcelona from 10 – 12 April 2024 and will bring together the global Ocean Decade community and partners to celebrate and take stock of progress, and set joint priorities for the future. Join the Global Ocean Observing System in exploring the forefront of ocean science and innovation during an entire Ocean Decade Week taking place on 8 – 12 April 2024 throughout the city.

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Seagrass Synergy: Collaborate for Global Observing and Understanding

Presenters: Lina Mtwana Nordlund and Emmett Duffy Date and Time: 27 March 2024, 15:00 CET Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6P5yRYXiQXGngx8Bd6wh0w#/registration Join us in envisioning a world with comparable seagrass data across the globe. Explore the journey from the development of the Seagrass Essential Ocean Variable to the importance of standardized measurement, data availability, and the transformative impact of […]

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Scientists point the way to enhance conservation and restoration of essential marine life

European scientists have identified and published 100 crucial questions regarding seagrass conservation and restoration efforts in Europe. Their collaborative effort, supported by Horizon 2020-funded project EuroSea and the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), aims to fill knowledge gaps and prioritize research to combat climate change and biodiversity loss in marine ecosystems.

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Call for members: GOOS Physics and Climate Panel

The Ocean Observations Physics and Climate Panel (OOPC) is a scientific expert advisory group to the Global Ocean (GOOS) and Global Climate (GCOS) Observing Systems and the World Climate Research Program (WCRP). This call seeks expression of interest from oceanographic experts interested in joining OOPC, preferably based in Central and South America. Applications from Early Career […]

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Maturing the Ocean Enterprise: Dialogues with Industry Roadmap unveiled

The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) proudly announces the release of the Dialogues with Industry Roadmap – a result of the groundbreaking collaboration involving GOOS, the Marine Technology Society (MTS), the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and industry representatives.  This Roadmap is a significant step towards advancing a robust Ocean Enterprise that is essential […]

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Adapting to climate change: the role of ocean data

From carbon dioxide removal strategies, to predicting marine heatwaves and managing ecosystems, ocean data will play an important role in nations’ climate adaptation plans.

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Ocean observing: a cornerstone for early warnings and coastal resilience

The impacts of climate change on the ocean are driving more frequent and intense extreme events at our coasts. International initiatives such as the United Nations Early Warning For All and the Global Ocean Observing System’s CoastPredict aim to revolutionize access to improved early warnings.

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COP28: We cannot chart climate progress without ocean data

COP28 is being hailed as the needed turning point for immediate climate action. The outcomes of the first global stocktake highlight possible paths to greater ambition, but a new report by UNFCCC shows insufficient progress is being made. How do countries progress on climate action and what is needed? What must be remembered is: “You cannot manage what you do not measure”.

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Ocean observations at COP28 in Dubai

From November 30 to December 12, 2023, nations will convene in Dubai for this year’s Conference of the Parties (COP28) on climate change – the most important annual gathering addressing climate action. GOOS is there to raise the profile of ocean observations in climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.

Download our flyer for COP28 here, read our latest articles on ocean data and climate, and take a look at the list of side events on ocean observing in Dubai!

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