The United Nations have just released the new GOOS Ocean Observing System Report Card – a high-level annual report providing a deep insight on the state, capacity and value of our Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS). The GOOS Ocean Observing System Report Card was prepared in collaboration with GOOS partners and experts, and produced by its operational centre OceanOPS. […]

While racing in one of the toughest and longest professional sporting events in the world, The Ocean Race crews manage to squeeze in time to take vital ocean observations that help study climate, improve weather forecasts and monitor ocean health. Malizia – Seaexplorer flying over the waves in the Southern Ocean on a beautiful day. […]

The 6th Argo Science Workshop (ASW-6) on “The Argo program in 2020 and beyond: Challenges and opportunities” will be held at Hitotsubashi Hall in Tokyo, Japan, on 22-24 October 2018. The workshop will be a mix of invited and submitted plenary talks and posters, including a dedicated session on Biogeochemical Argo. Contributions towards any of the workshop objectives and […]

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 […]

Presenters: Lina Mtwana Nordlund and Emmett Duffy (27 March 2024) Watch webinar Download Slides Join us in envisioning a world with comparable seagrass data across the globe. Explore the journey from the development of the Seagrass Essential Ocean Variable to the importance of standardized measurement, data availability, and the transformative impact of openly accessible seagrass […]

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:

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.

The Third Multi-Hazard Early Warning Conference (MHEWC-III) was held in Bali, Indonesia from 23 to 24 May at the Bali International Convention Centre (BICC) as a preparatory event for the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). Its theme was “From Stock Take to Scaling Actions on Accelerating the Knowledge and Practice of Early Warning Systems for Risk Informed […]

The Sir Alister Foundation for Ocean Science (SAHFOS) is pleased to annouce they will be running the 4th International Marine Phytoplankton Taxonomy Workshop on 3 July – 14 July 2017 in Plymouth, United Kingdom. An introductory workshop and aimed at those working in the marine phytoplankton field. Classification and taxonomy of the major marine microalgal groups will […]

The current Chairperson of the Ship Observations Team (SOT) has expressed his intent to step down from the position after the SOT-12 session in May 2023.  Applications should be sent to Champika Gallage at the WMO Secretariat. Deadline: 1 May 2023.  More details, including primary responsibilities of the SOT Chairperson, available below. SOT Chair / Vice Chair Nomination Process ● […]