Ocean.US

Interagency Working Group on Ocean Observations Joint Subcommittee on Ocean Science and Technology Integrated Ocean Observing System Strategic Plan Released for a 30-day Public Comment Period

The Interagency Working Group on Ocean Observations (IWGOO) Joint Subcommittee on Ocean Science and Technology (JSOST) has developed a five-year vision for the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS). This plan builds upon the IOOS development plan, addendum, and the predecessor documents for the U.S. IOOS(http://www.ocean.us/oceanus_publications) and incorporates that work byreference and characterizes the areas of highest priority for the U.S. contribution to the Global Earth Observing System of Systems (GEOSS).

A general overview and introduction to the site.

From 2000 to 2008, Ocean.US, the National Office for Integrated and Sustained Ocean Observations led the nation in planning for IOOS®, the Integrated Ocean Observing System. As a result of its significant efforts, including a pivotal series of community building workshops and planning reports, a U.S. IOOS® is being implemented

The Interagency Working Group on Ocean Observations (IWGOO) has issued the official announcement that the Ocean.US office closed September 30, 2008. Some Ocean.US activities will continue under the leadership of the IWGOO, a chartered working group under the Joint Subcommittee on Ocean Science and Technology. IWGOO activities will be facilitated by the Consortium for Ocean Leadership.