U.S. IOOS Advisory Committee Recommendations & Correspondences
Overview
The U.S. IOOS Advisory Committee (AC) provides strategic guidance to IOOS leadership, the NOAA Administrator, and the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee (IOOC). Below is a chronological archive of official recommendations and correspondence from the Committee, including responses from NOAA and IOOC where applicable.
These recommendations shape the future of ocean observation infrastructure, data management, technology integration, and stakeholder engagement across the United States.
Master Recommendations Document
A compilation of the Advisory Committee’s recommendations.
2026
1 Recommendation
IOOS AC Work Plan Phase 1 (Observations/Modeling, Private Sector, and Interagency)
2024
2 Recommendations
Response to FY25 President's Budget
Advisory Committee response and analysis of the FY2025 Presidential Budget proposal and its implications for IOOS operations and funding.
IOOS AC Work Plan Phase 2 Recommendations (NOPP and Marine Life)
Comprehensive recommendations addressing the National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) integration and marine life observation priorities.
2023
1 Recommendation
IOOS AC Work Plan Phase 1 Recommendations (Climate, DEIA, New Blue Economy)
First phase recommendations focusing on climate resilience, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives, and emerging blue economy opportunities.
2022
1 Correspondence
Support Letter for CLIVAR Proposal
Letter of support to IOOC Co-chairs for the Climate and Ocean: Variability, Predictability and Change (CLIVAR) research initiative proposal.
2021
2 Recommendations
IOOS AC Recommendation to NOAA (IIJA Funding)
Recommendations for Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding allocation and strategic priorities for ocean observation infrastructure.
IOOS AC Recommendations to NOAA and IOOC
Comprehensive recommendations addressing multiple strategic priorities for both NOAA leadership and the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee.
2020
2 Correspondences
IOOS AC Letter to NOAA Administrator (Priorities)
Strategic priorities letter to NOAA Administrator outlining key focus areas for ocean observation systems.
IOOS Advisory Committee Letter to IOOC (Priorities)
Parallel priorities letter to the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee outlining strategic recommendations.
2018
2 Recommendations
IOOS AC Recommendation to NOAA Administrator
Strategic recommendations to NOAA Administrator addressing operational priorities and system enhancements.
IOOS AC Recommendation to IOOC
Recommendations to the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee on coordination and integration priorities.
2017
1 Correspondence
Support Letter for NOAA Big Data Project
Letter of support for NOAA’s Big Data Project initiative, recognizing its importance for ocean observation data accessibility and analysis.
2016
4 Correspondences
IOOS AC Letter to NOAA (Incoming Administration)
Letter to NOAA leadership during presidential transition outlining critical priorities for the incoming administration.
IOOS AC Letter to IOOC (Incoming Administration)
Parallel letter to IOOC during presidential transition addressing interagency coordination priorities.
ICOOS Act Reauthorization Support Letter
Letter supporting the reauthorization of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act.
Congratulation Letter for PacIOOS Certification
Letter congratulating the Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS) on achieving IOOS certification.
IOOS AC Letter to NOAA (Resilience)
Letter addressing IOOS contributions to coastal resilience and disaster preparedness initiatives.
2015
1 Recommendation
Elevating IOOS to a National Endeavor
Landmark recommendations on elevating the visibility and recognition of IOOS as a critical national infrastructure system.
2013
2 Vision Statements
Vision Statement to NOAA (Benefits from Ocean Information in the Smartphone Era)
Forward-looking vision statement addressing the transformation of ocean information delivery in the mobile technology era.
Vision Statement to IOOC (Benefits from Ocean Information in the Smartphone Era)
Parallel vision statement to IOOC on leveraging mobile technology for ocean observation data dissemination.