Two coastal ocean observing organizations are calling for a major expansion of the high frequency radar (HFR) system in the Gulf of Mexico and along the Southeastern Atlantic coast as a cost-effective way to gain near real-time information about surface currents, wave heights and winds.
A new special issue of the journal Harmful Algae that compiles five years of research studies about red tide in the Gulf of Mexico recommends state and federal funding support to maintain and expand the ability to predict and track the movements of these harmful algal blooms.
A new report shows that maritime — or “blue” — industries dominate Mississippi’s economy and that the state’s three coastal counties support at least 35 percent of its entire workforce through the blue economy.
Four members of the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System Regional Association (GCOOS-RA) have been appointed to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Gulf Research Program.
The Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System Regional Association is seeking nominations for its Board of Directors, which helps to guide the priorities and direction of the organization.
The Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System Regional Association is developing a new citizen-science data portal that will help make information that citizen-science groups gather more accessible to a wider audience.
Scientific leaders in the U.S. and Mexico recently took steps to strengthen their collaborations to develop better ocean-observing capabilities and improve data sharing Gulf-wide.
The Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System Regional Association celebrated its 10th anniversary during its annual meeting, set priorities for the next five years and welcomed new and returning board members.
It has been five years since the Deepwater Horizon explosion. Are Gulf states better prepared today to deal with the next disaster?
Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida may be more prepared for hurricane season thanks to some new tools in the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS).
A half-dozen groups are coming together to try to expand the number of underwater receivers that are in the Gulf and develop arrays in key areas to provide a better regional view of animals and their habitat use...
St. Petersburg, Fla., student working to raise money to buy acoustic tags for marine animals was named a "Gulf Guardian" by the EPA.
A new report from the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System Regional Association details the first 10 years of the nonprofit organization's work to improve access to ocean observing data that helps to protect and preserve the Gulf and its residents.
How do the people putting sensor data to work judge the accuracy and reliability of the information they’re using? A new National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded project will develop the tools and the social and technical infrastructure to gather this metadata.
The GCOOS-RA today released a new plan that will help protect humans and marine life from the negative impacts caused by harmful algal blooms, or HABs.
A new video released by the Gulf’s ocean observing system highlights the nonprofit organization’s mission to help protect and preserve the Gulf.
NOAA initiative recognizes partners that are helping to improve the nation's readiness against extreme weather, water and climate events.
The Earth Scan Lab has developed the most complete and cloud-free time sequence collected during a major flood event of the Mississippi River.
New Hypoxia-Nutrient Data Portal, created in partnership with the Gulf of Mexico Alliance, and Citizen Science Data Portal aggregate information gathered from multiple sources and organizations throughout the Gulf so that the data may be used to support informed strategies for protecting the long-term health of the Gulf and its waterways.
The Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System Regional Association (GCOOS-RA) welcomed 10 new voting and non-voting members at the organization's annual meeting in New Orleans (March 30-April 1).
A new three-year $1.1 million grant from NASA is helping several organizations fine-tune current red tide forecasts in the Gulf of Mexico with the goal of offering public health managers, coastal residents and visitors a forecast that better reflects coastal conditions on more localized scales.
The Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System Regional Association (GCOOS-RA) has been awarded $1.8 million a year for the next five years to support data collection and distribution in the Gulf of Mexico.
A new commentary in the peer-reviewed Marine Technology Society Journal is calling for some BP settlement dollars to support ocean tools that will aid in the collection of real-time data in the Gulf of Mexico.
Record rains have caused some of the most extensive flooding ever seen in Baton Rouge, La., and surrounding areas that has led to the deaths of seven people and the flooding of an estimated 40,000 to 50,000 homes — including the governor’s mansion. Members of the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System are ESL-satellitewatching the event closely using various ocean observing tools, including satellite imagery
New plan provides a roadmap for developing ocean tools, technologies and applications for improved ocean forecasts and better protections for human safety and the Gulf environment and economy.
2016 marks the sixth anniversary of the St. Petersburg Science Festival, an event that has steadily grown to attract more than 25,000 visitors. The GCOOS-RA has participated in both the Sneak-Peek Day for Tampa Bay area students and the public open house since inception of the festival in 2011.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine new committee on the Gulf’s Loop Current will begin work in 2017. The committee will make recommendations to the Gulf Research Program on activities — including research, observations, and analyses — needed to characterize the Gulf of Mexico’s Loop Current System dynamics and improve the effectiveness of modeling and forecasting efforts.
The Membership Committee of the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS) is seeking nominations for the organization’s Board of Directors.
Ocean observing tools play a key role in helping to lessen the impacts from many risks, according to a Congressional briefing provided by representatives of private foundations, the scientific community, industry and academia that was focused on sustained observations for the Gulf of Mexico and the role that the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) and the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS) play in supporting the economy, public health and safety in the Gulf.
Climate Stewards Grant Allows GCOOS to Help Develop Hands-On STEM Lessons That Can Be Used by Students Throughout the Gulf
The Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System Regional Association (GCOOS-RA) welcomed four new voting members representing marine-related industries during the organization's Annual Meeting in New Orleans.
The Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS) welcomed new and returning members to its Board of Directors following Board elections in March.
University of Southern Mississippi and the National Data Buoy Center developing new education programs focused ocean observing technologies
Today, on June 8, ocean lovers worldwide are coming together to celebrate the world’s oceans and recognize the vital role these water bodies play in supporting life on Earth. But for the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System— and its 11 regional associations across the nation — every day is about the oceans, coasts and Great Lakes and supporting local environments, economies and human health and safety.
GCOOS has received $450,000 for two new High Frequency Radar (HFR) sites near the mouth of the Mississippi River.
GCOOS collects data from more than 2,000 ocean sensors that play a critical role in hurricane forecasting and ensures that the information is timely, reliable, accurate and -- above all -- available to those working to understand ocean systems and subsequently provide better forecast data to save lives and protect coastal economies during hurricanes.
GCOOS and Mississippi State University have developed a short survey to query the public — especially residents in Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Texas and Florida — about their beach visits and help make beach days more enjoyable.
GCOOS announced that it has received official certification from the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (U.S. IOOS®) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Certification means that GCOOS is meeting federal standards for data gathering and management and operates inclusively, transparently and seeks user input to determine system priorities.
The Geochemical and Environmental Research Group (GERG) at Texas A&M has launched a glider to patrol the waters near the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. The mission reports and data are being tracked by GCOOS’s Gulf AUV Network and Data Archive Long-term storage Facility (GANDALF).
The Shellfish Growers Climate Coalition is a partnership among shellfish growers, other entities in the food sector and The Nature Conservancy that was created earlier this year to advance effective climate policy. In this Q&A, Project Manager Sally McGee talks about the Coalition and its goals.
The bottom area of low oxygen in Louisiana coastal waters west of the Mississippi River, commonly known as the ‘Dead Zone,’ was mapped at a smaller-than-average size this summer.
GCOOS Board Member Dr. Ruth Mullins Perry has received a Distinguished Achievement Award from Texas A&M University’s College of Geosciences. Awardees are distinctly renowned for their geosciences expertise, service to the Aggie family and legacy contributions to science.
Pinellas County residents and visitors who are susceptible to the respiratory impacts of Florida's red tide -- especially people with asthma and other chronic lung diseases -- now have a new tool that will help them know their risks before they visit area beaches during red tides.
Gulf Coast communities now have a new way to access coastal and ocean information about the Gulf of Mexico thanks to a new website developed by the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS).
The Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS) recently wrapped up its spring meeting in New Orleans, which showcased news from the Gulf ocean observing community.
A new study published in the peer-review journal PLoS ONE shows that citizen science volunteers using a relatively low-cost tool can help increase the size and accuracy of a red tide monitoring network to better protect public health from the impacts of toxic algae in the Gulf of Mexico.
A new study published in the peer-review journal PLoS ONE shows that citizen science volunteers using a relatively low-cost tool can help increase the size and accuracy of a red tide monitoring network to better protect public health from the impacts of toxic algae in the Gulf of Mexico.
An undersea feature in the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary has been named in memoriam to Dr. Matthew Howard, GCOOS Data Manager and Texas A&M Oceanographer. A scholarship has also been awarded in his name.
The Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS) joined with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Ocean Service (NOS), Fugro and the University of Southern Mississippi to celebrate the installation of two new high-frequency radars situated at the mouth of the Mississippi River.
GCOOS and NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) are funding two new studies designed to uncover the full costs of harmful algal blooms (HABs) across numerous sectors — from tourism and seafood to industries where impacts are less visible, such as healthcare and construction.
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