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.
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Real-time Information for Maritime Conditions
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Recent News
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...
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...
Spring 2026 Glider Update
Three autonomous underwater gliders are currently collecting data as part of the Gulf of Alaska Ecosystem Observatory, documenting the region’s spring transition and the start of the 2026 productivity season. Shackleton reached the observatory station on April 5 after...
2026 Alaska Marine Research Planning Night
AOOS once again hosted Alaska Marine Research Planning Night at the Alaska Marine Science Symposium on January 28, 2026. Designed to foster connection and collaboration, the event emphasizes networking and coordination among marine researchers across the state....