The 2024 Planned Research Vessel Movements list is now available on the IARPC Collaborations website. This community-driven resource compiles the details for upcoming and ongoing research activities in Arctic and Alaska waters during the 2024 field season. The aim of...
Last week, the Fiscal Year 2025 President’s Budget was released, along with the Congressional Justification outlining the NOAA component of that budget. The proposed budget for Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Regional Observations is $10 million, a reduction...
This year, the Alaska Ocean Observing System is committed to enhancing Alaska Native representation on its board of directors by expanding from one to four seats. The organization is currently reaching out to leaders within Alaska Native Organizations across the state...
AOOS hosted the Alaska Marine Research Planning Night at the 2024 Alaska Marine Science Symposium (AMSS). This fun and collaborative event provides an opportunity for marine researchers working across Alaska to share information on their upcoming field seasons for...
AOOS supports a fleet of autonomous underwater vehicles, also known as “gliders,” through a partnership with the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. UAF’s Hank Statscewich directs glider operations, which includes programming...
A new storymap gives viewers an introduction to the processes and implications of ocean acidification (OA) in Alaska, along with ways that Alaskans are addressing this issue. Through the use of eye-catching imagery and clickable resources, this online tool is designed...
