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February 2, 2021
DetailsPublished: 02 February 2021 Scientists are scrambling to patch the cracks forming in the global marine weather monitoring system. Article by Chris Baraniuk in Hakai Magazine.
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The recently-released Global Ocean Science Report 2020 – Charting Capacity for Ocean Sustainability (GOSR2020), is available on-line. The 2nd edition of this flagship publication of IOC and UNESCO was launched on 14 December 2020 on the occasion of the online event-dedicated of the 60th Anniversary of the IOC. Since 2014, the IOC has been working on the preparation of […]
February 1, 2021
Specifications available here. Start of contract: 1 February 2021. Deadline for application: 25 January 2021 (17:OO CET), by e-mail to: p.pissierssens@unesco.org Under the supervision of the Heads, IOC/GOOS Albert Fischer and IOC/IODE Peter Pissierssens and within the framework of the Approved Programme and Budget of the Intergovernmental Commission of UNESCO for 2020/2021, the Individual Specialist shall be required to cover […]
November 13, 2020
The U.S. National Science Foundation has just approved a $53 million grant to develop the biogeochemical mission of the global Argo array. This substantial contribution will add 500 floats to the global Argo network in the next five years (see Networks map below) and will boost the array to meet 50% of its target for […]
November 6, 2020
From the start of the Vendée Globe race, 10 skippers will carry scientific instruments onboard to support the Global Ocean Observing System, within the framework of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). The collaboration is developed under the coordination of the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), supported by UNESCO through […]
October 20, 2020
GOOS Observations Coordination Group launches a new Ocean Observing System Report Card and introduces the rebranding of OceanOPS (previously JCOMMOPS) along with its first-ever 5-year Strategic Plan (2021-2025), phased with the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (“Ocean Decade”). The 2020 Ocean Observing System Report Card provides an update on the status of […]
October 19, 2020
The 4th community workshop of the IOC Ocean Best Practices (OBPS) was held as an innovative online event, spread over two weeks and comprising plenary sessions, breakout groups, and parallel working groups. A record of 452 participants from across the globe participated with a single objective: to facilitate community-led evolution of methods into best practices […]
September 7, 2020
The Earth energy imbalance due to climate change is dominated by energy/heat accumulating in the ocean (89%). Long-term sustained observations of the ocean coordinated through GOOS and GCOS continue to track this imbalance, and whether our mitigation efforts work. Read the full article at Earth System Science Data.
September 2, 2020
Ocean experts are engaged in a long-term effort to envision, develop and implement best practices for meeting today’s needs while preserving ocean resources for future generations. Please read article co-authored by Jordan Van Stavel, Johannes Karstensen, Juliet Hermes and Jay Pearlman, published in Eos.
June 30, 2020
DetailsPublished: 30 July 2020 Forecasts for ocean heat waves, toxic algae blooms and hurricanes are at risk. See news story published by Bob Berwyn, reporting for InsideClimate News, on 25 July 2020.
June 29, 2020
DetailsPublished: 29 June 2020 COVID-19 threatens to create an ocean data blindspot that could disrupt weather forecasts and hamper our understanding of climate change. As the world responded to the Covid-19 pandemic, our ability to observe the global oceans was dramatically impacted in ways not seen before. Governments and oceanographic institutions recalled nearly all oceanographic […]
May 28, 2020
Approximately half of those vessels were already operating within the global Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) Scheme under the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), and the goal is now to have the entire Maersk fleet in various VOS fleets by the end of 2020. Read the full article on the UNESCO website.
May 5, 2020
Last 24 hours to apply! Contribute as a scientific officer to the development of the sustained ocean observing system for climate and operational services. The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), Global Climate Observing System (GCOS), and World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) are looking for a scientific officer for their shared panel, the Ocean Observations Panel […]
February 13, 2020
SOOS is seeking nominations for a number of leadership roles in support of facilitating and enhancing global Southern Ocean observations into the future: Scientific Steering Committee, Ross Sea RWG Leadership, Indian Sector RWG Leadership, and Observing System Design CWG.
February 6, 2020
The newly appointed members of the Expert Team on Operational Ocean Forecasting System (ETOOFS) met for the first time from 3-4 February 2020, Paris, France at UNESCO Headquarters to discuss the way forward in the creation of a Guide on Operational Ocean Monitoring and Forecasting Systems. ETOOFS Chairperson, Pierre Bahurel (Director of Mercator Océan) highlighted […]
October 31, 2019
At the 9th session of the GOOS Regional Alliance Forum (GRF-IX), held at the JAMSTEC Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, 5-7 August 2019, GRAs reported on their achievements. Takeshi Kawano, Director-General, Research Institute for Global Change (RIGC), welcomed participants on behalf of the local host, JAMSTEC. Glenn Nolan, the Chair of the GOOS Regional Council led […]
October 24, 2019
The OceanObs’19 conference wrapped up just over 10 days ago, with the input of nearly 2500 contributing authors for its Community White Papers, and nearly 1500 attending in person. For GOOS, it was an important opportunity to listen to community discussions, and identify priorities in implementation of the Global Ocean Observing System 2030 Strategy. We heard some key themes […]
September 24, 2019
Read full article by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD): “GOOS 2030 Strategy to Meet Ocean Data for Sustainable Development Needs“.
GOOS is looking for six new and enthusiastic members to join its Steering Committee. Extended Deadline for application: Sunday 13 October 2019 This is an exciting time for the Global Ocean Observing System Programme (GOOS): the Ocean Observing community is very active for the OceanObs’19 conference and GOOS has just launched the Global Ocean Observing System 2030 Strategy. […]
September 11, 2019
GOOS would like to invite you to join a series of three OceanObs’19 breakout sessions on “Integrated Ocean Observations,” taking place at 14:00 local Hawaii time, Tuesday-Thursday 17-19 September On Tuesday, September 17, we will start with the session “Integrated Ocean Observations I: Across Geographic Scales” which will aim to develop a set of recommendations […]
Deadline for application: 30 September 2019. OCG Regional Leadership Development Position Terms of Reference Details The position will work under the leadership of the OCG Chair and will gain mentorship and leadership skills through interaction with the Chair and Executive Team, assuming responsibility for tasks or actions as the need arises. It is essential that the […]
GOOS is looking for six new and enthusiastic members to join its Steering Committee. Deadline for application: 30 September 2019. This is an exciting time for the Global Ocean Observing System Programme (GOOS): the Ocean Observing community is very active for the OceanObs’19 conference and GOOS has just launched the Global Ocean Observing System 2030 Strategy. Now […]
July 7, 2019
GOOS in Frontiers in Marine Science, section Ocean Observations. Read full article.
Framed in the Pegasus programme for Ocean Sustainability, the GOOS BioEco Panel and Future Earth experts came together to design an observing system for these biological essential ocean variables. Outcomes of the discussions can be read on Eos site.
