The book, an outcome of the World Climate Research Programme workshop in 2006, identifies the research and observations required to reduce uncertainties in our understanding of sea-level rise so that more reliable future projections can be made. More information about the WCRP workshop and book   http://wcrp.ipsl.jussieu.fr/Workshops/SeaLevel/index.html Download Policy Brief English PDF

This IOC policy brief builds on the book “Understanding Sea Level Rise and Variability”, now available from Wiley-Blackwell publishers. The Policy Brief has now been made available in English, Spanish and French:

This booklet describes the GOOS poster designed by Glynn Gorick.  The poster is a vivid depiction of dozens of technologies and systems which comprise the GOOS.  The booklet breaks down the poster and explains each system in a short summary, with web links to the major GOOS programmes.  Copies of the booklet are available from […]

The Need for Sustained Observations of the Oceans and Coastal Seas by the GOOS Project Office, IOC/UNESCO  This booklet, which will be of use to policy makers, describes the purpose, value and products of the GOOS system. IOC/BRO/2009/5 – November 2009 Available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish Download PDF  Available in Arabic, Chinese, […]

by Keith Alverson, Director, GOOS Project Office, and Head, Ocean Observations & Services, IOC/UNESCO The Journal of Ocean Technology, Vol. 3, No. 3, pages 19-23, 2008 Download PDF