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Alarming knowledge gaps in the global status of marine life
A GOOS study reveals that the coverage of sustained biological observations only covers 7% of the entire ocean surface, and some of the biggest gaps are in areas of high biodiversity and high human pressure. This will allow GOOS to take prioritized action. Teeming with abundant life, the ocean is an important source of food […]
9 Nov 2021
GOOS at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference
The ocean is fundamental in controlling our climate. But under increasing impacts of climate change, the ocean system is changing as well. Currently, we have important gaps in ocean observations, affecting our ability to adapt to these changes and mitigate their outcomes. That is why GOOS invites the participants of COP26 to turn their eyes […]
5 Nov 2021Benefits of Ocean Observations Catalog (BOOC)
A New Online Tool to Generating End User’s Specific Choices of Information, Products and Services from the Ocean Observing Systems The Tenth GOOS Regional Alliance (GRAs) Forum (GRA-X Forum Part 1) was held online between 9-10 September 2021, to discuss and share important achievements in the last two years, among those a critical new emerging initiative […]
6 Oct 2021Online Training Courses on Operational Ocean Monitoring and Forecasting Systems: Improving Knowledge and Skills, Enhancing Collaboration and Making Operational Oceanography End-to-End
The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), the Expert Team on Operational Ocean Forecasting System (ETOOFS), Mercator Ocean International and the Ocean Teacher Global Academy (OTGA) have successfully co-organized two online training workshops on Understanding the Benefits of Operational Ocean and Forecasting Systems (‘Awareness Workshop’), 14-16 June 2021 and on Implementing an […]
27 Aug 2021Italy Launches New Sea Level Observation Network to Help Enhance the Detection, Monitoring of Tsunamis and Other Sea Level Hazards in the Mediterranean Region
DetailsPublished: 27 August 2021 The National Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA) launched in May 2021, within the SiAM- Italian National Alert System for Tsunamis framework, a programme for enhancing the implementation of high precision and high-frequency long wave measurement network with the installation of six new stations for sea-level measurement able to withstand severe operating […]
27 Aug 2021Vacancy Notice. Consultant: Development of GOOS Ocean Decade Programmes. Deadline: 12 September 2021
UNESCO is inviting written proposals for an individual consultant to support the development of the GOOS Ocean Decade Programmes: Ocean Observing Co-Design, Observing Together, and CoastPredict. Deadline for application: 12 September 2021, by e-mail to:f.collins@unesco.org See vacancy notice for further details.
20 Aug 2021Vacancy Notice: Communications Consultant (GOOS). Deadline: 12 September 2021
DetailsPublished: 20 August 2021 UNESCO is inviting written proposals for an individual consultant to support for regular communications (web and e-newsletter) as well as engagement with National Focal Points for GOOS. Deadline for application: 12 September 2021 by e-mail to: f.collins@unesco.org See vacancy notice for further details.
20 Aug 2021“All Aboard”: VOS and GOOS in Meteorological Technology International
Meteorological Technology International speaks to experts from the Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) Scheme following news that the largest container ship and supply vessel operator in the world will dedicate its entire fleet to the network.Read article in September issue of magazine.
11 Aug 2021EuroGOOS Ocean Literacy: Ocean Decade lab activity and new policy brief
Here are two sources reflecting EuroGOOS work:
26 Jul 2021Ocean Observing System Report Card 2021 just published
The GOOS Observations Coordination Group has launched the new Ocean Observing System Report Card for 2021, providing an up-to-date and global view of the status of the Global Ocean Observing System. The Ocean Observing System Report Card is available online at: ocean-ops.org/reportcard2021. The 2021 Ocean Observing System Report Card has just been released. Each year this provides a key […]
26 Jul 2021The Ocean Decade Creative Exhibit at UNESCO, 11 June – 2 July 2021
You are welcome to visit the Ocean Decade Exhibit on UNESCO fences in Paris, 11 June – 2 July 2021. The Exhibit brings to you award-winning and groundbreaking work by professional designers from across the globe as they seek to “rebrand” ocean science, making knowledge as captivating to society as it is to the people […]
17 Jun 2021Vacancy Notice: Programme Lead Biology and Ecosystems Panel of the IOC-UNESCO Global Ocean Observing System. Deadline: 23 June 2021
Proposed Terms of Reference – Programme Lead Biology and Ecosystems Panel of the IOC-UNESCO Global Ocean Observing System Start of contract: 1 July 2021 End of contract: 1 June 2022 (11 months) See vacancy notice for further details.
15 Jun 2021