Alaska Ocean Observing System

Research Vessel Status During the Pandemic updated 5/28/20

AOOS Response to COVID-19

NOAA National Data Buoy Center working to repair marine weather stations in Cook Inlet

New Buoy Deployed Near Nome

A brand-new wave and current buoy was deployed on July 11, 2018 in Nome.
Data from state ferry in Southeast Alaska illuminates seasonal trends

With just over six months of data, an Alaska Marine Highway System ferry project has already begun documenting the unique ecosystem interactions.
New OA Tribal Research Working Group Launched

The new working group is aimed to coordinate ocean acidification research, monitoring activities and local outreach between Tribal organizations.
Starting in October, Alaska ferry will measure ocean acidification along 1,000 miles of coastline

Ketchikan's KRBD radio shares the story of a project 3 years in the making.
Researchers and ocean data combine to forecast accurate Chinook run timing on Yukon River

For the 6th year, resource agencies and AOOS have partnered to produce a successful forecast.
Kachemak Bay Ramps Up OA Monitoring Efforts

This summer five new OA sensors are being installed in Kachemak Bay to better understand OA processes in a dynamic nearshore environment.
OA Moorings Provide Another Season of Data

Each spring, moorings in the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska are "turned around" to download data and check on sensors. This spring's voyage was a success.
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- June 3, 2020
  Yukon River Chinook Run Timing Pre-Season Forecast
  The Early-Look forecasts that 15% of the Yukon River Chinook Salmon run will arrive on the Yukon River Delta by June 11th, 25% by June 14th, and 50% by June 19th which is very close to last year’s early-look forecast.
- May 20, 2020
  New: Alaska 2019 Harmful Algal Bloom summary by region
  The Alaska Harmful Algal Bloom Network recently released a summary of monitoring efforts and conditions documented in areas around the state during 2019.
- May 20, 2020
  Alaska Marine Policy Forum - May 20
  Learn the latest on marine funding, legislation, and state and federal policy issues relating to the marine environment by joining the bi-monthly telecon.
- February 6, 2020
  AOOS Director Molly McCammon wins Lifetime Achievement Award
  McCammon will be honored at the Alaska Marine Gala on Feb 8 for the Walter J. and Ermalee Hickel Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her exceptional contributions to management of Alaska’s coastal and ocean resources for over 20 years.
- January 8, 2020
  AOOS is hiring a new position
  AOOS has received funding to enhance regional ocean data sharing among federal and state agencies, tribes, and stakeholders with a near-term focus on the rapid change in the Bering Sea. We are seeking an organized, energetic person to assist these effo...
- September 16, 2019
  Axiom Data Science is Hiring!
  Axiom Data Science is hiring! We are looking for a Data Coordinator to join our team of data managers and software engineers to support data curation and data product development. A position description is accessible HERE. The position can be based out of either Axiom’s Anchorage or Fairbanks offices. Applications due by October 11, 2019 to careers@axds.co.
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