Global Ocean Observing System
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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17
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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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[Sample] Tracking ocean heat for global climate assessments
How two decades of Argo profiles, tied together with ship sections and moorings, gave the IPCC its record of a warming 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.
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We are driving the future of ocean observing through global partnerships, innovation, and collaborative initiatives
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We are driving the future of ocean observing through global partnerships, innovation, and collaborative initiatives
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