Monitoring Ocean Acidification in Caribbean Coral Reefs
Caribbean Ocean Observing System (CARICOOS)
Published: 29 July 2021
NOAA’s ocean acidification buoy in La Parguera, PR monitors CO₂, pH, and more to track ocean changes. It supports coral reef research, informs climate resilience, and helps protect marine ecosystems and coastal communities in the Caribbean.
Keywords: ocean acidification, La Parguera buoy, NOAA, coral reefs, CO2 monitoring, marine ecosystems, Puerto Rico
REFURBISHMENT OF CARICOOS MOORED OCEANOGRAPHIC DATA BUOYS
Caribbean Ocean Observing System (CARICOOS)
Published: 17 August 2021
CARICOOS refurbished oceanographic buoys near San Juan, Ponce, and Vieques in May 2021, replacing batteries, sensors, and electronics to prepare for hurricane season. These buoys provide real-time ocean and weather data for various users.
Keywords: CARICOOS, oceanographic buoys, hurricane season, ocean sensors, real-time data, Puerto Rico, weather forecasts
ARECIBO WAVE DATA BUOY: A MULTI-AGENCY COLLABORATION TO EXPAND RESEARCH IN ENERGY AND ENERGY-RELATED PROGRAMS
Caribbean Ocean Observing System (CARICOOS)
Published: 17 August 2021
CARICOOS helped deploy a wave buoy off Arecibo on June 15, 2021, to collect wave data for energy research and model validation. The data supports wave energy development and benefits surfers, fishers, and others.
Keywords: CARICOOS, wave buoy, Arecibo, wave energy, DOE, NREL, ocean data
