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December 18, 2024
GOOS is pleased to announce the election of two new co-chairs to lead its Steering Committee: David Legler, Director of the Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Program at the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Balakrishnan Nair, Director I/C of the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS). The new co-chairs succeed […]
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December 11, 2024
Deadline: 10 January 2025 Background The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) is led by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, and co-sponsored by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Science Council (ISC). The Global Ocean Observing System aims to deliver the essential information needed for our […]
December 3, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our dear colleague Forest Collins, at the age of 54, on Tuesday 26 November 2024. Forest passed away suddenly whilst visiting the United Arab Emirates. Forest was a dual citizen of both the USA and France. She was a valued and well loved staff […]
November 29, 2024
Extended deadline: 24 January 2025 GOOS is seeking applications for the position of Chair of its Observations Coordination Group (OCG). The OCG works to guide and strengthen the implementation of GOOS and WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS) through identifying, coordinating and developing relevant initiatives across the global ocean observing networks (see the OCG Terms […]
November 26, 2024
Deadline: 10 December 2024 (18:00 CEST)Location: Remote The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), led by the IOC and co-sponsored by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Science Council (ISC) is the global locus for ocean observing coordination. The UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) (‘the Ocean Decade’) […]
November 19, 2024
Deadline: 29 November 2024 (18:00 CEST)Location: Remote The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), led by the IOC and co-sponsored by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Science Council (ISC), is the global framework for ocean observing coordination. GOOS aims to deliver the essential ocean information needed for our sustainable development, […]
At the 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16), the focus on ocean biodiversity reached new heights, highlighting the pivotal role of global coordination in ocean observing and data accessibility to achieve global biodiversity targets. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) COP16 took place in Cali, Colombia from 21 October to 1 November 2024, and marked […]
November 14, 2024
Deadline: 27 November 2024 (18:00 CEST)Location: Remote The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) led by the IOC and cosponsored by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Science Council (ISC) is the global framework for ocean observing coordination. The GOOS, under the Framework for Ocean Observing and through its 2030 Strategy, […]
November 11, 2024
On 22 and 23 October 2024, at Les Sables d’Olonne, 25 skippers participated in a groundbreaking initiative to receive training and scientific equipment to support ocean science and observations during the Vendée Globe 2024, the largest solo non-stop, round-the-world yacht race. These dedicated sailors are committed to advancing oceanographic research and weather forecasting by carrying […]
October 21, 2024
The Sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) is taking place in Cali, Colombia from 21 October to 1 November 2024. It marks the first Biodiversity COP since the adoption of the Kunmig-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) at COP15 in 2022. During this COP16, governments will be […]
September 30, 2024
Deadline: 30 October 2024 New deadline: 29 November 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 […]
September 3, 2024
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 […]
August 12, 2024
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 […]
July 11, 2024
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 […]
June 11, 2024
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.
June 5, 2024
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 […]
May 29, 2024
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 […]
May 14, 2024
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 […]
May 7, 2024
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.
April 25, 2024
Ensuring that all ocean data under the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) is findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable requires improved data and metadata flows. To achieve this, the GOOS Observations Coordination Group (OCG) has just released its Cross-Network Data Implementation Strategy.
March 26, 2024
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 […]
March 22, 2024
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.
February 22, 2024
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.
