ALASKA OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM

Providing Data and Information for Decision Making

ALASKA OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM

Providing Data and Information for Decision Making

ALASKA OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM

Providing Data and Information for Decision Making

ALASKA OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM

Providing Data and Information for Decision Making

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

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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

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Recent News

Finance Manager Position Announcement

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...

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2026 Yukon River Chinook Run Timing Forecast

2026 Yukon River Chinook Run Timing Forecast

The Yukon River Chinook Run Timing Project is a collaboration between the Alaska Department of Fish & Game, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Alaska Ocean Observing System. Yukon River Chinook are expected to arrive on the Yukon River...

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New Tool Provides Maps of Tidal Benchmarks

New Tool Provides Maps of Tidal Benchmarks

AOOS, through the Alaska Water Level Watch (AWLW), partnered with JOA Surveys to develop a new ArcGIS Online Historic Tidal Benchmark Map for Alaska. This publicly accessible tool provides users with an interactive map of historic tidal benchmark locations and direct...

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AOOS Programs Featured in New Anchorage Museum Exhibit

AOOS Programs Featured in New Anchorage Museum Exhibit

A new Arctic marine science exhibit opening at the Anchorage Museum brings together more than a decade of research, community-based science, and collaborative partnerships across Alaska and beyond. Opening Friday, May 15, the exhibit highlights the North Pacific...

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