Okeanos Explorer in San Juan
Caribbean Ocean Observing System (CARICOOS)
Published: 26 October 2018
CARICOOS leaders visited NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer on October 25, hosted by Captain Eric Johnson. They explored the ship’s seabed exploration capabilities and discussed ocean research collaborations.
Keywords: Okeanos Explorer, CARICOOS, NOAA, seabed exploration, ocean research, IOOS, Eric Johnson
Outlook of 2018 Sargassum blooms in the Caribbean Sea – October 30 2018, by USF Optical Oceanography Lab
Caribbean Ocean Observing System (CARICOOS)
Published: 5 November 2018
Since Jan 2018, the Caribbean Sea has faced record Sargassum blooms. By Oct, intensity decreased but remained significant. Northern regions may still see Sargassum into Nov; southern areas likely clear by Dec.
Keywords: Sargassum, Caribbean Sea, bloom, MODIS, ocean currents, satellite, prediction
CARICOOS’ St. John Buoy recovered for upgrades
Caribbean Ocean Observing System (CARICOOS)
Published: 27 November 2018
CARICOOS buoy #41052 near St. John, USVI, was recovered on Nov 27, 2018, for maintenance after years of service and surviving Hurricanes Irma and Maria. It's key for marine users and part of the US IOOS network.
Keywords: USVI, ocean observing, maintenance, hurricanes Irma and Maria, IOOS, marine data, OCOVI
