U.S. IOOS allocates funds for CARICOOS that will support continuation of its ongoing operations, expand surface current observations, enhance the hurricane glider program, issue Sargasso inundation forecasts and asses its impact on coastal ecosystems
Caribbean Ocean Observing System (CARICOOS)
Published: 17 September 2019
In June 2019, CARICOOS began its fourth IOOS/NOAA program year with $2.5M in funding to enhance its ocean observing system, add HF radar and a new glider, and support Sargassum impact monitoring and forecasting.
Keywords: CARICOOS, IOOS, NOAA, ocean glider, HF radar, Sargassum, coastal monitoring
Visualization of Puerto Rico coral reef monitoring data in the Marine Biodiversity Observation Network data portal
Caribbean Ocean Observing System (CARICOOS)
Published: 21 December 2020
CARICOOS, with partners, helped standardize and visualize Puerto Rico Coral Reef Monitoring Program (PRCRMP) data using a global format. The data is now accessible via an interactive map to support research and decision-making.
Keywords: PRCRMP, coral reef monitoring, CARICOOS, biodiversity, Darwin Core Standard, MBON, data visualization
An Ecosystem Restoration, Conservation & Monitoring Projects Web App for the U.S. Caribbean
Caribbean Ocean Observing System (CARICOOS)
Published: 20 January 2021
CARICOOS launched a web mapping tool to showcase ecological restoration and monitoring projects in the US Caribbean, promoting collaboration, public engagement, and informed resource allocation.
Keywords: CARICOOS, ecological restoration, web mapping tool, US Caribbean, conservation, project tracking, collaboration
