AOOS is the umbrella regional association for three Alaska regional observing networks (Gulf of Alaska, Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands and Arctic) being developed as part of the national Integrated Ocean Observation System (IOOS) under the National Ocean Planning Partnership (NOPP).
The Alaska Ocean Observing System’s mission is to improve our ability to rapidly detect changes in marine ecosystems and living resources, and predict future changes and their consequences for the public good.
When fully developed, AOOS will
Serve as the Alaska regional node for a national network of observing systems
Systematically deliver both real-time information and long-term trends about Alaska’s ocean conditions and marine life
Provide to the public Internet access to cost-free data and information on coastal conditions
Supply tailored products to meet the needs of mariners, scientists, industry, resource managers, educators, and other users of marine resources.