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The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS)

The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) is a permanent global system for observations, modeling and analysis of marine and ocean variables to support operational ocean services worldwide. GOOS provides accurate descriptions of the present state of the oceans, including living resources; continuous forecasts of the future conditions of the sea for as far ahead as possible, and the basis for forecasts of climate change. GOOS is designed to:

  • Monitor, understand and predict weather and climate
  • Describe and forecast the state of the ocean, including living resources
  • Improve management of marine and coastal ecosystems and resources
  • Mitigate damage from natural hazards and pollution
  • Protect life and property on coasts and at sea
  • Enable scientific research

News: The 13th session of the GOOS Scientific Steering Committee (GSSC) was held in London from 8-12 March 2010. The Panel for Integrated Coastal Observations (PICO) met jointly with the GSSC for some of the sessions. PICO is working on finalizing a ‘phased, prioritized implementation plan for the coastal module of GOOS.’ The GSSC Chairman, Dr Ralph Rayner, identified four items that the GSSC should continue to support. In order of priority, these are: 1) the Open Ocean Implementation Plan (i.e., the implementation of the ocean domain actions contained in the 2010 GCOS Implementation Plan), 2) the work of PICO to complete the coastal implementation plan, 3) interaction with the Assessment of Assessments process, and 4) implementation of the outcomes of the OceanObs’09 conference.

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Updated July 9, 2010

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