Author Archives: ddugan
Watch footage of a glider tracking ocean acidification
This summer, two surface wave gliders, resembling yellow surfboards, are cruising around Prince William Sound in the northern Gulf of Alaska. This video, taken above and below the water, shows a deployment and how the glider moves. Continue reading
Anchorage Coastal Cleanup a Success
Volunteers from the Anchorage community picked up more than 4,000 rusty nails, 2,300 glass shards, and 850 cigarette butts as part of an international effort to improve the health of coastal ecosystems. Continue reading
New short video on Arctic change released by NAS
A new video from the National Academy of Sciences focuses on the rapid pace of Arctic change and investigates the transition to a “new normal”. The video highlights AOOS colleague Henry Huntington. Continue reading
AOOS Film Contest – make and enter a short film!
In celebration of its 10th Anniversary, AOOS is seeking short films under 10 minutes highlighting Alaska’s coast or oceans. Submit a film and be eligible for a cash prize of $1,000. Continue reading
Lend a hand during Anchorage Coastal Cleanup – June 22
Join Anchorage community members in an effort to keep our coastal environment clean! Kids and dogs welcome. Continue reading
New ocean acidification study to launch in Prince William Sound
From May-Sept, underwater gliders, transiting vessels, and a buoy will be sampling ocean acidification in the waters of Southcentral Alaska. Continue reading
Real-time Sensor Map Updated
Explore the new map which includes an updated interface, new base layers, and allows integration with other types of data. Continue reading
Workshop Debrief: Alaskans Discuss the Do’s and Don’ts of Community Based Monitoring
More than 100 people from across the state converged in early April to discuss community-based monitoring during an AOOS/Sea Grant sponsored workshop. Continue reading
Learn about STAMP at an April 16th reception
The STAMP project is hosting a reception highlighting a new Arctic data tool that can assist Arctic coastal management, research and community planning. Come learn more from 4-6pm in downtown Anchorage. Continue reading
AOOS launches new Ocean Data Explorer
Check out AOOS’ new statewide portal, which provides access to every publicly available dataset held by AOOS. You can browse and visualize over 500 data sets and models, overlay interdisciplinary data, and access metadata. Continue reading