The deadline to make a nomination for the GCOOS Board of Directors has been extended through close of business this Friday, April 4, so be sure to make your nominations this week! Find details on our website: gcoos.org/2025-elections/

Greetings from Biloxi! We hope to see you at this week's All Hands Meeting! w/ Gulf of America Alliance

GCOOS and the @GOA_Alliance renewed their commitment to work together on science, data and outreach for the betterment of the Gulf during GOAA’s 2025 All Hands Meeting in Mississippi. This year, GCOOS is also celebrating its 20th Anniversary! #AllianceAllHands #GoodForTheGulf

Register Now for tomorrow's GCAN Webinar: 2025 Wepal-Quasimeme Workshop Recap, 10 a.m. CST Tuesday, May 13 with presenter Siobhan Kassem of Texas A&M University forms.gle/tHun2omhoo4F58…

On May 30, 1868, a crowd of more than 5,000 gathered at Arlington National Cemetery for the first Decoration Day — now called Memorial Day. The address given by James Abram Garfield (1831–81) set a standard for why we commemorate the day. nps.gov/articles/first…

Our summer webinar series on marine heat waves kicks off at 1 p.m. ET June 12 with "Marine Heat Waves and Marine Species," featuring Elizabeth Harris, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department | Megan Howson and Jerad King, GCOOS. Details & registration link: gcoos.org/heat-waves-web…

#DYK that the U.S. ocean observing system plays a vital in the nation's national security, economic resilience, maritime commerce and public health and safety — especially during hurricane season? Watch the video to learn how! youtu.be/wEy8YgYeApk?si… @ioosassociation

Last Chance to register: #MarineHeatWaves and Marine Species, featuring Elizabeth Harris, Texas Parks & Wildlife | Megan Howson, GCOOS | Jerad King, GCOOS | Noon-1 p.m. CT | 1 p.m.-2 p.m. ET tomorrow, June 12 Registration: register.gotowebinar.com/register/57908… #GCOOSWebinarSeries

#MarineHeatWaves and Oysters is the topic of our next webinar in the #GCOOSWebinarSeries. Join us for our the science and impacts of marine heat waves. Noon-1 p.m. CT | 1 p.m.-2 p.m. ET June 26. Registration: register.gotowebinar.com/register/55680… #GCOOSWebinarSeries

U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) introduced a resolution to reauthorize the U.S. IOOS last week. “IOOS is critical to keeping the Gulf Coast a great place to live, work, and raise a family,” Wicker said. Read more gcoos.org/reauthorizing-…

Did somebody say #OceanDataDay? The Mid-Atlantic Ocean Data Portal offers 6,000+ maps showing marine life, offshore infrastructure, habitats, fishing, recreation and much more off our coast. Browse it today at portal.midatlanticocean.org

Just in time for #OceanDataDay, #GCOOS has released the GCOOS ERDDAP Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server that connects AI assistants to scientific data servers and makes searching for #ocean #data as simple as asking a question! gcoos.org/making-data-ac… #DataBelowtheSurface #IOOS

This #OceanDataDay, explore the full suite of IOOS Data Portals – 11 regional gateways delivering real-time insights that power science, safety, and maritime economy. Visit to find your Region: ioosassociation.org/data-portals/ #OceanData #DataBelowTheSurface #OceanScience #BlueEconomy

Real-time data saves lives. The U.S. Coast Guard and local search and rescue integrate surface current data to make location predictions up to 5× more accurate. Happy #OceanDataDay and THANK YOU to #firstresponders! #CGSAR #OceanData #SearchAndRescue #USCoastGuard #DataBelowTheSurface

Last Chance to Register: #MarineHeatWaves and Oysters, featuring Andrea Tarnecki, Auburn Shellfish Lab | Jeff Plumlee, Louisiana State University/Louisiana Sea Grant | Blair Morrison, Mobile Bay National Estuary Program ow.ly/qQmM50W4brx #GCOOSWebinarSeries

Register now for the next GCAN webinar featuring coastal carbon cycling with Dr. Kanchan Maiti, Shell Professor in Oceanography/Wetland Studies at LSU. When: 2-3 p.m. CT/3-4 p.m. ET, Tuesday, July 1. Registration: register.gotowebinar.com/register/55045…

‼️ Heads up! On Monday, June 30, GCOOS will upgrade the server that provides data upload services. If you are a GCOOS data provider and experience any problems sending data after the upgrade, please email us a note (including specific issues you’re having) to [email protected].

‼️ Last Chance to Register: Dr. Kanchan Maiti, Shell Professor in Oceanography/Wetland Studies at Louisiana State University, will present the next GCAN webinar on coastal carbon cycling. 2-3 p.m. CT/3-4 p.m. ET, Tuesday, July 1. Details & registration: conta.cc/3GlbL27

No #Gulf #hurricane forecast, red tide alert, or rip current warning happens without #GCOOS—we're using cutting-edge tech & #GIS to protect Gulf Coast communities.🗺️📍ow.ly/zQ0J50WiZiN @GISed @ESRI Texas A&M University

Hurricanes are a frequent and damaging reality in the Gulf region, where we also continue to experience very high summer temperatures. Join us to discuss #MarineHeatWaves and #CoastalWeather Noon-1 p.m. CT | 1 p.m.-2 p.m. ET July 10. Registration: register.gotowebinar.com/register/66136…