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WMO Statements of Guidance outline critical gaps in the global ocean observing system
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has published its Statements of Guidance, identifying key gaps in Earth observing systems and providing strategic recommendations to guide coordinated national action. For the first time, observational needs for oceanic and cryospheric applications are considered alongside atmospheric applications. The three Statements of Guidance for Atmospheric, Oceanic and Cryospheric Applications are […]
20 May 2026
Over 75 Years of Fish Larvae Observations from California Coast Now Globally Accessible
Spanning from 1951 to the present, the dataset representing one of the longest continuous records of marine fish early life stages in the world was recently published through the Ocean Biodiversity Information System. This is an extremely valuable contribution to the Fish Abundance and Distribution Essential Ocean Variable of the Global Ocean Observing System. Long-term […]
15 Apr 2026
GOOS Essential Ocean Variables: the backbone of a sustained and evolving global ocean observing system
A newly published paper consolidates more than a decade of international work on Essential Ocean Variables – the core measurements that enable a truly global, integrated ocean observing system. Since its inception in 1991, the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) has worked toward a single overarching goal: to enable a truly global, coordinated, and sustained […]
16 Feb 2026
Ocean Observations at Living Data 2025
The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) and the Ocean Biodiversity Information System (OBIS) are joining forces at the Living Data 2025 conference in Bogotá, Colombia, to highlight how coordinated, holistic, sustained, and effective ocean observations are crucial for advancing our understanding of marine biodiversity and ecosystem trends, assessing progress towards global conservation goals, and informing […]
16 Oct 2025
Call for Expert Input: Consultation on GOOS Biology and Ecosystems Essential Ocean Variables (EOVs)
The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) Biology and Ecosystems Panel is launching an open consultation to seek expert input on the draft specification sheets for its Biology and Ecosystems Essential Ocean Variables. We invite the ocean biology and ecosystem research community to contribute to this important review process. What are Essential Ocean Variables (EOVs)? EOVs […]
8 May 2025
BioEcoOcean Project launches mini podcast series on marine life observations
The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) is excited to share the launch of the BioEcoOcean Podcast, a new mini-series exploring ocean observations of marine life. The first episode was produced in collaboration with GOOS and features insights from our experts on how global ocean observing efforts and the GOOS Essential Ocean Variable framework help track […]
1 Apr 2025
COP16 Outcomes: Ocean Observing and Data for Biodiversity Conservation
At the 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16), the focus on ocean biodiversity reached new heights, highlighting the pivotal role of global coordination in ocean observing and data accessibility to achieve global biodiversity targets. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) COP16 took place in Cali, Colombia from 21 October to 1 November 2024, and marked […]
19 Nov 2024
Scientists point the way to enhance conservation and restoration of essential marine life
European scientists have identified and published 100 crucial questions regarding seagrass conservation and restoration efforts in Europe. Their collaborative effort, supported by Horizon 2020-funded project EuroSea and the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), aims to fill knowledge gaps and prioritize research to combat climate change and biodiversity loss in marine ecosystems.
22 Feb 2024