IOOS Updates

A biodiversity story for World Ocean Day!

The ocean covers more than 70% of the planet and contains an abundance of ecosystems teeming with life. The U.S. Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON) — a National Oceanographic Partnership Program initiative led by, NOAA with NASA, Office of Naval Research, and BOEM since 2014 — coordinates across sectors to characterize biodiversity in the ocean, and to understand shifts and changes within ocean ecosystems.

Learn more in this story about one of MBON’s annual research cruises by IOOS Regional Association SECOORA!

Welcome to National Ocean Month!

It’s June, and that means it’s National Ocean Month! Why “ocean” and not “oceans”? Because it’s one global ocean. Names can be helpful references, they also aid navigation and delineate areas with distinctive features and ecosystems, but all that water works together as one big ocean. And just as the ocean is interconnected, we are all connected to it in one way or another — from the weather to the economy, the food on your table and the clothes on our backs. Take a moment to explore the resources NOAA’s National Ocean Service has to share this month!

Google Summer of Code

We’re mentoring in the Google Summer of Code for our 5th year! Plus a new funding opportunity, buoy and mooring deployments, and much more.

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IOOS Ocean Technology Transition program new funding opportunity

The IOOS Ocean Technology Transition program has a new funding opportunity on the street! We’re seeking in-demand prototype ocean observing technology and data service delivery looking to transition from research to operations. Interested? Find out more about the program and this opportunity on our website!

14th Radiowave Operators Working Group (ROWG) workshop

Calling all Radiowave Operators! The 14th Radiowave Operators Working Group (ROWG) workshop is coming. Join us at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon from May 5 – 7 to discuss procedure improvements, learn more about available technology, networking opportunities, and more! Check out the ROWG page for all the details and registration! https://ioos.noaa.gov/radiowave-operators-working-group-14th-workshop/