GCOOS provides on-demand information about the Gulf’s coastal and open-ocean waters that is accurate, reliable and benefits people, ecosystems and the economy.

Gulf of America
Joined December 2018
Looking for data on wave heights, water temperatures, wind speeds or something else as Hurricane Isaias moves toward landfall along the northern Gulf Coast? GCOOS is your one-stop shop! gcoos.org/ocean-observations…
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#FinFactFriday #DYK that GCOOS data includes more than just physical ocean characteristics? The CETACEAN portal is focused on the Gulf's dolphins & whales. In August, we went to Veracruz, Mexico, as part of a study looking into a sperm whale aggregation. ow.ly/cyVP50ZQXL0
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Speaking of remotely operated vehicles... #DYK that ROVs are energy efficient, provide cost effective ocean monitoring, are improving forecasts and helping to answer new research questions? Check out this new flier from @usioosgov cdn.ioos.noaa.gov/attachment…
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Hurricane season may be proving especially quiet in the Atlantic this year, but autonomous vehicle operators are not! We're tracking a record number of vehicles of all types on GANDALF, our piloting dashboard. gandalf.gcoos.org
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✅Save the Date & Join Us! The GCOOS Fall Members’ Meeting will take place Thursday, Nov. 5 at the @MoteMarineLab's new Science Education Aquarium in Sarasota, Florida. We’ve reserved a hotel block at the Homewood Suites Sarasota Lakewood Ranch.
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Don't forget to register for the next GCAN Webinar: “Building capacity to produce and characterize Atlantic seawater inorganic carbon reference material,” with Katelyn Shockman, Ph.D., NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML). register.gotowebinar.com/reg…
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#GCOOS and #IOOS are celebrating #OceanDataDay on Capitol Hill! We're applaud those like U.S. Rep. Mike Ezell, who support ocean, coastal and Great Lakes data across the U.S. for a stronger and more secure economy and healthier oceans!
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The June 12 deadline to apply for travel funding and fee waivers for the 13th US Symposium on Harmful Algae is fast approaching! Click here for details and to apply for support: ow.ly/2rgb50Z9w4Y
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Learn more about ocean heat tomorrow during the next Gulf Forum webinar! GCOOS Scientific Computing Specialist Xiao Qi's topic will focus on MHW tracking w/interactive tools and AI. 9 a.m. CT/10 ET June 4. Register here: ow.ly/iqOy50Z7kip
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The UG2 workshop on all things gliders in St. Pete last week was a huge success and GCOOS staff were right in the middle of it all!
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🏖️Just in time for Summer, we've updated our #AllThingsBeaches app into our #ArcGIS Online site. This one-stop-shop gives beachgoers all the info they need to have a fun, safe day at a Gulf beach. Just another way that the #OceanObserving community puts data to work for you!
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We had a great week at #GulfCon2026! Thanks to the #GulfOfAmericaAlliance for putting on an amazing conference! We had plenty of opportunities to meet with colleagues, exchange ideas, develop new connections and even have a little #fun!
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We're looking forward to seeing you all in College Station for our upcoming Spring Meeting and Anniversary Celebration! Can't make it in person? Sign up to join us virtually instead! bit.ly/GCOOSvirtual
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The call for abstracts is open for the 13th U.S. Symposium on Harmful Algae, scheduled for Oct. 25-29, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The deadline for submissions is May 8. Details: conference.ifas.ufl.edu/us-h…
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Registration is open for the 14th Radiowave Operators Working Group (ROWG) workshop May 5-7 at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon, hosted by Oregon State University. Registration and the workshop are free. Details ow.ly/Q7lK50YBetC
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The registration deadline for the next underwater glider user group (UG2) workshop has been extended to May 1. The May 18-20 workshop is at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus. Details & registration ow.ly/CHk450YBelB
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Last Chance: Register for the GCOOS Spring Members’ Meeting & Anniversary Celebration on April 14 on TAMU's College Station campus. Details & registration: gcoos.org/gcoos-spring-meeti…
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💰On March 12, the U.S. IOOS Office announced a funding opp for projects that advance technology-based solutions addressing long-standing & emerging coastal observing, product development and data management challenges. Details: ow.ly/24pi50YBcwg
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Are you wild about plankton? The IOOS Association needs your help planning their April Plankton Data and User Needs Workshop. Please fill out this survey to help them set meting priorities! ow.ly/Yvzq50YrKe9
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We've extended the application deadline through March 11 for our Ocean and Coastal Acidification Workshop scheduled for April 15-16 In conjunction with the GCOOS Spring Meeting. Graduate students & post-doc researchers should apply today at gcoos.org/gcan-workshop/
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