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AOOS Data Team Seeks Data Coordinator
The data coordinator position, through Axiom Consulting & Design, involves working with data and metadata, networking with scientists, and producing data sets for several of the integrated research programs. Find out more.
Wave Buoy Returns to Lower Cook Inlet
Boaters can now check real-time sea state conditions before venturing out.
Other Arctic Data Portals
Portal name Umbrella organization(s) Browse data and information on these topics ArcticData Video introduction to ArcticData CAFF Conservation of Arctic Flora & Fauna PAME Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment Arctic Council Biodiversity, boundaries, human dimensions, protected areas, shipping, … Continue reading
Arctic Initiatives Specific to Alaska
North Slope Science Initiative Alaska Ocean Observing System Alaska Climate Change Executive Roundtable Alaska Marine Ecosystem Forum Memorandum of Understanding NOAA Alaska Regional Collaboration Team
Arctic Science Oversight Groups
Arctic science oversight groups Arctic Council Arctic Ocean Sciences Board US Arctic Research Commission Arctic Research Consortium of the US Climate Change Science Program Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee International Arctic Science Committee National Science Foundation Office of Polar Programs … Continue reading
Intern Nathan Hollenbeck Joins AOOS Team
Please join us in welcoming Alaska Pacific University student Nathan Hollenbeck to the AOOS family. Nathan is a marine biology student, and is helping AOOS update and expand the Arctic Research Assets Map.
Visit PWS through the US Forest Service’s “Sound Stories”
The U.S. Forest Service’s has launched “Sound Stories” – a website to collect the breadth of experience of the people who live in, work in, and love Prince William Sound. Visit the website to experience the Sound in the words, images, science, and voices of people who live there.
Latest Information on Japanese Marine Debris
Alaskans are curious about the marine debris from the Japanese tsunami from March 2011. NOAA has been tracking the debris and has provided a website for people find out more information.
Cook Inlet Freshwater Input Call Summary
On April 10th, AOOS hosted a call to discuss the state of knowledge of freshwater input into Cook Inlet. Read the summary and find more resources.
Alaska Marine Policy Forum Summary
Join colleagues from around the state to hear the latest on marine funding, legislation, and state and federal policy issues relating to the marine environment.