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March 2, 2022
The Tenth Session of the GOOS Regional Alliance Forum (GRF-X) was held online through a series of four meetings (9 and 10 September, 27 October, and 16 December 2021). The Forum, led by GOOS Regional Council Chair R. Venkatesan, convened the representatives from thirteen GOOS GRAs, as well as emerging national GRAs. The GRF-X discussed […]
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February 28, 2022
On Kerguelen Island in the inhospitable southern Indian Ocean close to Antarctica, elephant seals are fitted with sophisticated data collection devices to gather vital ocean information only they can obtain that helps scientists predict climate change and the future of our oceans, and study and protect the seals themselves. Around 60 elephant seals are fitted […]
February 16, 2022
On February 8th, just ahead of the One Ocean Summit in Brest, OceanOPS, the Joint Centre of the World Meteorological Organization and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO launched the Odyssey Project. The launch event, attended by citizens, scientists, sailors, shipping industries and fishing companies, called for collaboration between the civil society, private sector and […]
December 17, 2021
The Ocean State Report 5 Summary is available online from the Copernicus Marine Service and Mercator Ocean International (see full report). This annual publication provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art report on the current state, natural variations, and ongoing changes in the European regional seas and global ocean, particularly in 2019. Available in a concise, illustrated, and easily accessible format, […]
November 17, 2021
For the first time, ocean data and the GOOS Essential Ocean Variables are called out in a WMO Unified Policy. This is a call for action to share ocean data that reaches beyond the global meteorological community. Photo: Sam Greenfield/Volvo Ocean Race 2018 The 2021 Extraordinary World Meteorological Congress (11-22 October) approved the new WMO […]
November 16, 2021
For the first time, a sailboat loaded with dozens of profiling Argo floats, will sail the Atlantic Ocean to replenish the global Argo array in hard-to-reach locations, contributing to the real-time observation and stewardship of the Ocean with the lowest of carbon footprints. On November 14, the S/V Iris left Brest, in Brittany, and is sailing the Atlantic Ocean in support of ocean and […]
November 9, 2021
A GOOS study reveals that the coverage of sustained biological observations only covers 7% of the entire ocean surface, and some of the biggest gaps are in areas of high biodiversity and high human pressure. This will allow GOOS to take prioritized action. Teeming with abundant life, the ocean is an important source of food […]
November 5, 2021
The ocean is fundamental in controlling our climate. But under increasing impacts of climate change, the ocean system is changing as well. Currently, we have important gaps in ocean observations, affecting our ability to adapt to these changes and mitigate their outcomes. That is why GOOS invites the participants of COP26 to turn their eyes […]
October 6, 2021
A New Online Tool to Generating End User’s Specific Choices of Information, Products and Services from the Ocean Observing Systems The Tenth GOOS Regional Alliance (GRAs) Forum (GRA-X Forum Part 1) was held online between 9-10 September 2021, to discuss and share important achievements in the last two years, among those a critical new emerging initiative […]
August 27, 2021
The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), the Expert Team on Operational Ocean Forecasting System (ETOOFS), Mercator Ocean International and the Ocean Teacher Global Academy (OTGA) have successfully co-organized two online training workshops on Understanding the Benefits of Operational Ocean and Forecasting Systems (‘Awareness Workshop’), 14-16 June 2021 and on Implementing an […]
DetailsPublished: 27 August 2021 The National Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA) launched in May 2021, within the SiAM- Italian National Alert System for Tsunamis framework, a programme for enhancing the implementation of high precision and high-frequency long wave measurement network with the installation of six new stations for sea-level measurement able to withstand severe operating […]
August 20, 2021
UNESCO is inviting written proposals for an individual consultant to support the development of the GOOS Ocean Decade Programmes: Ocean Observing Co-Design, Observing Together, and CoastPredict. Deadline for application: 12 September 2021, by e-mail to:f.collins@unesco.org See vacancy notice for further details.
DetailsPublished: 20 August 2021 UNESCO is inviting written proposals for an individual consultant to support for regular communications (web and e-newsletter) as well as engagement with National Focal Points for GOOS. Deadline for application: 12 September 2021 by e-mail to: f.collins@unesco.org See vacancy notice for further details.
August 11, 2021
Meteorological Technology International speaks to experts from the Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) Scheme following news that the largest container ship and supply vessel operator in the world will dedicate its entire fleet to the network.Read article in September issue of magazine.
July 26, 2021
Here are two sources reflecting EuroGOOS work:
The GOOS Observations Coordination Group has launched the new Ocean Observing System Report Card for 2021, providing an up-to-date and global view of the status of the Global Ocean Observing System. The Ocean Observing System Report Card is available online at: ocean-ops.org/reportcard2021. The 2021 Ocean Observing System Report Card has just been released. Each year this provides a key […]
June 17, 2021
You are welcome to visit the Ocean Decade Exhibit on UNESCO fences in Paris, 11 June – 2 July 2021. The Exhibit brings to you award-winning and groundbreaking work by professional designers from across the globe as they seek to “rebrand” ocean science, making knowledge as captivating to society as it is to the people […]
June 15, 2021
Proposed Terms of Reference – Programme Lead Biology and Ecosystems Panel of the IOC-UNESCO Global Ocean Observing System Start of contract: 1 July 2021 End of contract: 1 June 2022 (11 months) See vacancy notice for further details.
Article by Emma Heslop available for download at Ingenta Connect.
June 11, 2021
Proposed Terms of Reference – Ocean observing valuation best practices (GOOS-OECD joint project) Start of Contract: 1 July 2021End of Contract: 31 December 2021(6 months) Vacancy Notice: Ocean observing valuation best practices (GOOS-OECD joint project) Deadline: 16 June 2021Proposed Terms of Reference – Ocean observing valuation best practices (GOOS-OECD joint project) Start of Contract: 1 July 2021End of […]
June 8, 2021
Three GOOS Ocean Decade Programmes are amongst the first actions launched today, World Oceans Day, by the IOC. They are the foundation for much of the exiting work the Ocean Decade will carry out, and essential to help give us the ocean we need for the future we want. Read more about how GOOS is at the […]
May 19, 2021
DetailsPublished: 19 May 2021 NOAA, in collaboration with AtlantOS, GOOS and many others, are hosting a side event at the All-Atlantic Research and Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean: Ministerial High-Level & Stakeholders Conference, 2-4 June 2021, Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal. The event entitled “Atlantic Contributions to the Global Ocean Observing System” will take place on 2 June […]
April 19, 2021
Deadline for application: 7 May 2021 (17:OO CEST). Parent Sector Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC/UNESCO) Duty Station Villefranche-sur-Mer, France Job Family Science Type of contract Project Appointment, part time (60%, 3 days per week) with possibility to increase to full time based on availability of funds Duration of contract 1 year with possibility of extension based […]
April 6, 2021
Start of 11 month contract: 1 May 2021. Deadline for application EXTENDED: 30 April 2021 (17:OO CEST), by e-mail to: a.fischer@unesco.org with cc to f.collins@unesco.org Proposed Terms of Reference – IT ConsultantStart of Contract: June 2021End of Contract: May 2022(11 months) Background, purpose, duties and tasks Under the supervision of Albert Fischer (Head of Section, OOS/IOC), with payments […]
