Alaska Ocean Observing System

Research Vessel Status During the Pandemic updated 6/16/20

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 23, 2020
  Alaska Coastal Mapping Strategy Released
  We are excited to announce that the Alaska Coastal Mapping Strategy has been released. AOOS thanks all our partners including Alaska Mapping Executive Committee members, NOAA, the U.S. Geological Survey, and the State of Alaska for their hard work and contributions to the strategy.
- June 17, 2020
  Bering Science: Spring 2020 Bering Region Ocean Update published
  We are pleased to share a new report, "Bering Science: Spring 2020 Bering Region Ocean Update." This report was developed by a team facilitated by a partnership between AOOS and the University of Alaska Fairbanks International Arctic Research Center (IARC).
- 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.
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