Category Archives: News
AOOS Seeks Student Intern
AOOS is seeking a part-time paid student intern to assist with the development of its Arctic Research Assets Map and other related projects. The student would be based in Anchorage and have the chance to interact with scientists as well as experienced software and data specialists.
AOOS Winter Newsletter
Read the online newsletter to get the latest scoop on AOOS
Alaska Marine Policy Forum Jan 26th
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.
AOOS drafts 10-year Build Out Plan
Read the 10-year build out plan addressing Alaska’s ocean observing needs. AOOS is soliciting feedback and suggestions to develop and implement the plan.
AOOS Welcomes Rosa Meehan
Rosa Meehan from the USFWS will be joining the AOOS team for the next year. She will focus on initiatives to better integrate biology into ocean observing.
NPRB Offers Graduate Student Research Awards
The North Pacific Research Board is offering $25,000 research awards to MS and PhD students. The application period is open, and the deadline for submission is Feb. 10th.
View sea ice extent through the AOOS Model Explorer
Sea ice extent around Alaska changes from day to day. A useful AOOS application can help you track changes or see today’s extent.
Severe Storm impacts Western Alaska
A sever winter storm with high winds and storm surge impacted western Alaska in mid November. Modeled winds and waves from the storm can be viewed through the AOOS data portal.
Cook Inlet Buoy Takes a Swim
A wave buoy sponsored by AOOS and its partners came loose last week from its tether in Cook Inlet. Thanks to support from the Kachemak Bay Research Reserve, the buoy has been retrieved.
Call to the Public: Submit Info on Beluga Sightings
If you have spotted belugas in Cook Inlet or Turnagain Arm, please take a moment to fill out a brief online form to help biologist and coastal managers.