Climate
Coastal communities using sea level data for infrastructure planning
Long-term tide gauge and satellite altimetry data guiding coastal resilience investments
Southern Ocean
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Observing the Ocean.
Informing the Future.
The ocean shapes our world every day — influencing weather, climate, ecosystems, economies, and the future of our planet. By observing it together on a global scale, we build the knowledge needed to respond to today's challenges and prepare for future changes.
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More than 9,000 platforms are collecting vital ocean observations every day
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Countries
17
Networks
9,389
Platforms
Impact
From Ocean Data to Real-World Impact
Ocean data is already powering weather and extreme event forecasting, climate adaptation, coastal and maritime risk responses, biodiversity stewardship, and sustainable ocean economies.
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Observations
Autonomous platforms keeping watch through the fiercest storms
Moored and drifting instruments deliver data where ships cannot stay
North Atlantic
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Science
From samples to services: ocean data in the laboratory
Biogeochemical observations feeding models, forecasts and assessments
Global
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Climate
Sea level knowledge guiding tomorrow's coastal infrastructure
Long records turned into planning tools for exposed communities
Pacific Islands
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Forecasting
Ocean observations behind every weather and marine forecast
Real-time data streams feeding prediction centres worldwide
Southern Ocean
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We are driving the future of ocean observing through global partnerships, innovation, and collaborative initiatives
The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) drives and supports major international collaborative initiatives. These projects aim to expand ocean observing capacity, develop predictive systems, and engage global communities to address critical climate and maritime challenges.
Initiatives
Ocean Observing Co-Design
Transforming our ocean observing system assessment and design process. We bring together observing networks, modeling centers, and key stakeholders to co-design a fit-for-purpose global ocean observation pipeline.
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