Category Archives: Featured content
Conceptual Buildout Plan for an Arctic Ocean Observing System for the U.S./Alaska Arctic
AOOS is developing a conceptual build out plan for an Arctic Ocean Observing System for the Alaska Arctic. Please let us know what you think.
Cook Inlet buoy rescued by Homer area residents and boating community
Earlier this month, the AOOS Lower Cook Inlet Buoy broke free from its tether for the third time since it was first deployed in the spring of 2011. Read more about how the boater community of Homer jumped into action and achieved remarkable success retrieving the buoy.
AOOS Launches Cook Inlet Response Tool
Immediately applicable to the Kulluk Tow Indicent, AOOS and the Cook Inlet RCAC release a new data application integrating ShoreZone video, imagery, habitat info, and other data.
Communicating Ocean Science Workshop
REGISTER NOW for the 7th annual workshop at the 2013 Alaska Marine Science Symposium, and walk away with tools for reaching a broader audience.
Arctic Research Assets Map Expands
Explore the newly updated Arctic Research Assets Map, showing instruments and monitoring locations for new studies, and offering user-friendly functions.
A Partnership to Predict Salmon Run Timing
AOOS, the Alaska Department of Fish & Game, and the NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center are working together to help better predict run timing of Yukon king salmon. Read more and see the data behind this year’s prediction.
Help AOOS update and expand Research Assets Map
Visit the Arctic Research Assets Map to find details on instruments and monitoring in Arctic waters. Have instruments to add for 2012? Let us know!
New Met Station & Webcams Stream Kodiak Data
The second node of the Alaska Harbor Observation Network (AHON) was deployed on the western tip of Gull Island in October.
New Version of Real-Time Sensor Map Launched
AOOS has launched a new version of the Real Time Sensor Portal, allowing users to connect to data in a more intuitive and efficient way.
Teachers and Scientists convene at Kasitsna Bay
What happens when you pair 20 engaging educators with scientists researching the Gulf of Alaska? Exciting science lesson plans using real data!