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Your participation will help guide the development of future sea ice products, including a new historical sea ice atlas coming out later this year.
New Release: National Ocean Policy Implementation Plan
Read the White House Press Release, and access the plan which was produced by the National Ocean Council – a body of 27 federal agencies and departments.
AOOS Seeks New Board Members
AOOS is expanding its Board… read more to find out if you are eligible, what the job entails, and how to apply.
AOOS Launches Cook Inlet Response Tool
Immediately applicable to the Kulluk Tow Incident, AOOS and the Cook Inlet RCAC release a new data application integrating ShoreZone video, imagery, habitat info, and other data.
AOOS e-news – Holiday Edition
Read the latest on Alaska Marine Science Symposium Workshops, upcoming data product releases, and holiday wishes from AOOS.
NPRB Announces Graduate Student Research Competition
Learn more about how to apply for one of six $25,000 awards from the North Pacific Research Board. The application deadline is Feb. 15th.
NOAA releases 2012 Arctic Report Card
New records were set in 2012 for snow extent, sea ice extent and ice sheet surface melting. Read the details published this week by NOAA.
New Sea Ice Prediction Report Available
Read the latest predictions on the future of sea ice, courtesy of the National Academy of Sciences.
Joint weather/AIS stations installed to help mariners
AOOS and the Marine Exchange of Alaska are partnering to improve vessel access to real-time weather and ocean conditions. Four new stations added this year are intended to aid maritime safety and environmental protection by preventing marine casualties.
New Research Vessel Sikuliaq Makes Waves
The Sikuliaq, a new research vessel built for Arctic conditions and owned by UAF, held an exciting launch ceremony in Wisconsin in October. Watch the footage of the vessel greeting the water for the first time,and learn more about its scientific mission.