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IOOS®
The U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System coordinates people and technology to gather ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes data.
About IOOS®
IOOS is the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System, a NOAA-coordinated network of people and technology that gathers observing data on the ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes. It also develops tracking and predictive tools intended to support the economy, the environment, and public safety. The program is organized around regional associations such as AOOS, CARICOOS, CeNCOOS, GCOOS, GLOS, MARACOOS, NANOOS, NERACOOS, PacIOOS, SCCOOS, and SECOORA, with a national office and advisory committee.
The site publishes news, program updates, and topics including ocean acidification, HF radar, underwater gliders, animal telemetry, marine biodiversity observation, and quality assurance/quality control of real-time oceanographic data. It reports system status and directs visitors to ioos.us and the Environmental Sensor Map to check individual observing assets.
Key features
- Regional observing networks covering U.S. coasts, Great Lakes, and global areas
- Environmental Sensor Map for checking individual observing assets
- Quality assurance and quality control guidance for real-time oceanographic data
- Observing technologies including HF radar and underwater gliders
- Coastal and ocean modeling testbed for predictive tools
- Topic hubs such as ocean acidification, animal telemetry, and marine biodiversity
Best for: Researchers, coastal and marine managers, and public safety or operations staff who need U.S. ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes observing data and related tools.
Good for
- Coordinated by NOAA through the National Ocean Service
- Covers ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes observing across named regional associations
- Combines observing data with tracking and predictive tool development
Watch out for
- Asset-level status and information must be checked separately at ioos.us or the Environmental Sensor Map
- Pricing information is not stated
IOOS® at a glance
- Website
- ioos.noaa.gov
- Category
- Research & Data › Climate & Environmental Data
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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IOOS® FAQ
Which agency runs IOOS?
The website is owned by the National Ocean Service within NOAA, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
How can I check the status of specific observing assets?
The site reports overall system status and directs users to ioos.us and the Environmental Sensor Map for individual assets and information.
What geographic areas does IOOS cover?
Its stated focus is the ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes, with regional associations across the United States and activity described as extending around the globe.
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