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November 26, 2025
Deadline: 12 December 2025 We are pleased to announce an opportunity to serve as Editor for the emerging Frontiers Research Topic: “Best Practices in Ocean Observing”. About the Research Topic This topic aims to bring together expertise in sensor methods, data workflows, interoperability, observatory design, governance, and knowledge sharing to define, refine, and disseminate best […]
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Deadline: 9 December 2025 The IOC of UNESCO is seeking an individual consultant to work as the Lead Science Officer for the GOOS Biology and Ecosystems Expert Panel (BioEco Panel), one of the three GOOS Expert Panels. The BioEco Panel is made up of biology and ecosystem experts from around the world who provide scientific […]
November 20, 2025
PRESS RELEASE [20 November 2025 – Paris, France] A new report shows advances in ocean observing for climate resilience, operational services, ocean health, and sustainable economies — yet warns that without stronger, coordinated investment and more diversified partnerships, this vital observing system and the services it underpins remain subcritical and at risk. Ocean observations play […]
November 6, 2025
At Living Data 2025, experts from across the biodiversity community explored new ways of collecting, sharing, and using biodiversity data. Here, we share highlights from the conference, focusing on ocean observing gaps, biases, and the pathways for improving global ocean biodiversity monitoring. The Living Data 2025 conference, held on 21-24 October in Bogotá, Colombia, brought […]
October 16, 2025
Deadline: 10 November 2025 The Ocean Observations Physics and Climate Panel (OOPC), a scientific expert advisory group to the Global Ocean (GOOS) and Global Climate (GCOS) Observing Systems and the World Climate Research Program (WCRP), is seeking new experts to serve on the panel. OOPC is in charge of assessing the capabilities, gaps and […]
The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) and the Ocean Biodiversity Information System (OBIS) are joining forces at the Living Data 2025 conference in Bogotá, Colombia, to highlight how coordinated, holistic, sustained, and effective ocean observations are crucial for advancing our understanding of marine biodiversity and ecosystem trends, assessing progress towards global conservation goals, and informing […]
September 10, 2025
Deadline: 24 October 2025 The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) is looking for a new co-chair for the Observing Together Programme, one of the three GOOS Programmes endorsed by the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (see more). About the Programme Observing Together aims to transform availability and accessibility of ocean data by […]
September 5, 2025
Deadline: 26 September 2025 Under the Global Ocean Observing System 2030 Strategy, a key objective is to build advocacy and visibility with stakeholders through communicating with national governments, user sectors, the GOOS community of observers, UN Agencies and partners on the importance of ocean observing, the benefits of a coordinated Global Ocean Observing System, and […]
August 11, 2025
Deadline: 15 August 2025 The GOOS-IODE Ocean Best Practices System Project (OBPS) was established in June 2019 as a joint project between the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) and the International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange (IODE) of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO. In June 2025, the OBPS reached a major milestone in […]
News Observations Coordination Group News
August 8, 2025
Deadline: 26 September 2025 The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) is seeking applications for Vice Chair WMO/WIGOS for its Observations Coordination Group (OCG). GOOS is the major ocean observing programmatic element of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) Medium-term Strategy 2022–2029 and the WMO-IOC Collaborative Strategy. GOOS is the global locus for ocean observing coordination. The […]
July 11, 2025
The second Dialogues with Industry series – organized by the Marine Technology Society (MTS), GOOS, NOAA, and the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) – focused on harmful algal blooms (HABs), exploring market dynamics and identifying barriers and opportunities. The Summary Report is now available, providing a synthesis of insights from across all three Dialogues on […]
July 9, 2025
PRESS RELEASEJuly 2025 The 10 000 Ships for the Ocean initiative was officially launched on 13 June 2025 at the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, marking a major milestone for global ocean observation. Supported by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, and the International Maritime Organization […]
July 8, 2025
Deadline: 24 July 2025Consultancy duration: 7 monthsLocation: UNESCO-IOC Head Office in Paris or Remote Through its UN Ocean Decade programme Ocean Observing Co-Design, GOOS is working to co-design an expanded and fit for purpose observing system with users and partners in the information delivery value chain. The programme works on developing co-design ‘Exemplar’ Projects in high […]
July 4, 2025
A new emerging ocean observing network joins the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), marking a key step in expanding coordinated, global ocean surface observations. This fleet of Uncrewed Surface Vehicles, called SUN Fleet, is able to monitor numerous GOOS Essential Ocean Variables and measure important air-sea exchanges in remote areas and under harsh conditions. The […]
July 3, 2025
At the One Ocean Science Congress (4–6 June) and the Third UN Ocean Conference (9–13 June), ocean observing was moved into the global spotlight. Together with the UNESCO-IOC and partners, GOOS delivered an important message: without sustained observations, our shared future is at risk. Over the course of two intense transformative weeks in Nice, the […]
May 14, 2025
Deadline: 6 June 2025Consultancy duration: 4.5 monthsLocation: Remote The UNESCO-IOC led Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) is seeking a UI/UX designer-developer with a strong expertise in animations and UX enhancements to develop the interactive online version of the 2025 GOOS Ocean Observing Report Card. About the GOOS Ocean Observing Report Card The GOOS Ocean Observing […]
May 12, 2025
Join the Global Ocean Observing System in Nice, France this June as the global community gathers for the One Ocean Science Congress and the 2025 UN Ocean Conference. Explore our events and advocacy efforts to elevate the ocean observing system as critical infrastructure for society and a sustainable future. This June 2025, the global community […]
May 8, 2025
The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) Biology and Ecosystems Panel is launching an open consultation to seek expert input on the draft specification sheets for its Biology and Ecosystems Essential Ocean Variables. We invite the ocean biology and ecosystem research community to contribute to this important review process. What are Essential Ocean Variables (EOVs)? EOVs […]
April 7, 2025
The Fourteenth Session of the GOOS Steering Committee (SC-14) was held from 19 to 21 February 2025 at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France, with an option for online participation. The meeting brought together Steering Committee members and partners to set priorities for the 2025–2027 period and lay the foundation for an updated Work Plan. […]
April 4, 2025
The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) has officially endorsed the Vessel Recruiting Best Practice, authored by Parks et al. (2025). This Best Practice provides structured guidelines for the extensive network of volunteer ships of opportunity – vessels from the maritime industry and other non-research vessels, that integrate ocean observations into their existing routes, thus helping […]
April 1, 2025
The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) is excited to share the launch of the BioEcoOcean Podcast, a new mini-series exploring ocean observations of marine life. The first episode was produced in collaboration with GOOS and features insights from our experts on how global ocean observing efforts and the GOOS Essential Ocean Variable framework help track […]
February 10, 2025
Argo, the global network of autonomous floats that revolutionized ocean observation, marked its 25th anniversary in December. This milestone celebrates not only Argo’s transformative contributions to ocean science but also its vital role as part of the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS). Since its inception in 1999, Argo has grown into a fleet of nearly […]
January 3, 2025
Deadline: 14 February 2025, 18:00 CET GOOS is seeking applications for the position of Vice Chair Standards and Best Practices for its Observation Coordination Group (OCG). The role of the OCG Vice Chair Standards and Best Practices is to promote development of standards and best practices across the ocean observing networks, primarily working with the […]
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 […]
