Deadline: 30 October 2024 The Global Ocean Observing System is a program of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC-UNESCO), working to coordinate an integrated and responsive ocean observing system. The Expert Panel on Biology and Ecosystems (the BioEco Panel) provides scientific advice and expertise to GOOS on sustained ocean observations focused on establishing the […]

The Fifteenth Observations Coordination Group meeting (OCG-15) was a strategically  important session that set the course for the global ocean observing networks and OceanOPS, with regard to working together towards an integrated, mature and fit for purpose ocean observing system that is understood as a critical global infrastructure for society, environment and the economy. The […]

The Fishing Vessel Observing Network (FVON), Surface Ocean CO2 Observing Network (SOCONET) and Science Monitoring And Reliable Telecommunications (SMART) Subsea Cables are three new emerging networks aiming to grow and contribute to the Global Ocean Observing System by providing sustained and interoperable ocean data to fill known gaps. Thirteen mature global observing networks currently track […]

Every year on August 11th since 2022 we celebrate World Krill Day: a special occasion dedicated to raising awareness about krill – small, yet mighty creatures that play a crucial role in the health of our global oceans and the ecosystem services they provide. Krill are small crustaceans similar in appearance to shrimp that belong […]

Deadline: 9 August 2024 (18:00 CEST)Location: Remote The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), led by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, aims to deliver the essential ocean information needed for our sustainable development, safety, wellbeing and prosperity. The GOOS Management Team, headquartered at IOC Paris, lead and support a community of international, regional and national […]

The recently published UN Ocean Decade White Paper on Challenge 7: “Expand the Global Ocean Observing System” strongly advocates for a transformative era for ocean observing, setting the path for a robust, responsive, and sustainable observing system.

Deadline: 24 June 2024Contract duration: 11-month consultancy, with possibility of renewal. Location: IOC Head Office in Paris or remote. Some travel will be required The GOOS-IODE Ocean Best Practices System Project (OBPS) was established in June 2019 through Decision IOC-XXX.Dec7.2.1, as a joint project between the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) and the International Oceanographic […]

Deadline: 14 July 2024 (Close of Business UTC) The Global Ocean Observing System is a program of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, working to coordinate an integrated and responsive ocean observing system. The Biology and Ecosystems Expert Panel (BioEco Panel) is one of three panels providing scientific advice and expertise to GOOS on sustained […]

Deadline: 10 June 2024 (18:00 CEST)Contract duration: 11 months, with possibility of renewal upon deliverables’ quality and availability of funds.Location: IOC Head Office in Paris or remote, with some travel required. The Ocean Decade provides a common framework to ensure that ocean science can fully support actions to sustainably manage the ocean and contribute to […]

The 2024 Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona, from April 10 to 12, gathered over 1,500 participants from 124 countries. It formed part of a week of ocean-themed satellite events and meetings. Expanding the global ocean observing system is one of the core Ocean Decade challenges, and the gathering served as a pivotal moment for the global community to assess priorities to reach by 2030.