AOOS’ programmatic goals are shaped by the Board and stakeholder feedback. Implementing the program outlined below, AOOS strives to:
- Increase access to existing coastal and ocean data;
- Package information and data in useful ways to meet the needs of stakeholders; and
- Increase observing and forecasting capacity in all regions of the state, with a priority on the Arctic and Gulf of Alaska.
AOOS programmatic focus areas are:
- Safe marine operations
- Coastal hazard mitigation
- Tracking ecosystem and climate trends
- Monitoring water quality
Check out these AOOS 101 slides for more information or e-mail kent@aoos.org to request a PPT version