ALASKA OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM
Providing Data and Information for Decision Making
AOOS works with agencies and other organizations to provide coastal and ocean data and information products to the public through collaborative networks and our online Ocean Data Explorer portal.
Focus Areas
Real-time Information for Maritime Conditions
Explore real-time ocean and weather conditions through regional and local dashboards that display parameters such as wind speed, waves, tides, temperature and water level
This screen recording demonstrates the AOOS Marine Weather Dashboard for Cook Inlet. It shows a user selecting stations, forecast zones, and tide points on an interactive map to pull up live readings: wind, air temperature, pressure, marine advisories, and tide predictions, all updating in real time from AOOS’s monitoring network.
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Cook Inlet Particle Trajectory Tool
Intuitive particle tracking tool for maritime awareness, planning, and ocean research.
Recent News
NOAA invests $45.7 million to improve ocean observing systems
Press release published by NOAA on Oct. 8, 2026: https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/news/oct26/ioos-ra-awards.html NOAA’s U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®) Office announced today 11 new five-year cooperative agreements to support regional and national ocean...
Tracking Harmful Algal Blooms Across Alaska
This summer, AOOS deployed its three Imaging FlowCytobots (IFCBs) across Alaska. IFCBs are automated microscopes that collect water samples and produce real-time images of individual phytoplankton. These images can be used to detect potentially harmful species,...
A Busy Summer of Education Activities
AOOS had a busy season of education programming and looks forward to expanding these opportunities in the year ahead. Alice collaborated with Ali Chene from PacIOOS and the Sitka Sound Science Center for two days of programming with 7th graders at Blatchley Middle...
Finance Manager Position Announcement
Come join the team! AOOS is recruiting for a full-time position to serve as the Finance Manager. The new position will report directly to the Executive Director. Please submit a cover letter and resume to Sheyna Wisdom, Executive Director, at wisdom@aoos.org by COB...