West Coast Biological Observations Coordination Network
Central and Northern California Ocean Observing System (CeNCOOS)
Published: 9 February 2020
The CCLME Biological Observing Network is a collaborative effort to unify and coordinate marine biological observations along the US West Coast, aiming to monitor ecosystem health, support management, and respond to climate and environmental changes.
Keywords: California Current, marine ecosystem, biological monitoring, climate change, ocean observing, ecosystem indicators, CCLME
Workshop: Facilitating Stakeholder Input to Produce Useful Models
Central and Northern California Ocean Observing System (CeNCOOS)
Published: 9 February 2020
A 1.5-day workshop at MBARI (Sept 2019) gathered stakeholders and scientists to discuss WCOFS product development, focusing on physics, fish, OAH, and HABs, with an emphasis on user feedback and improving model utility.
Keywords: WCOFS, stakeholder engagement, ocean modeling, HABs, OAH, MBARI, West Coast
Imaging Flowcytobots (IFCBs)
Central and Northern California Ocean Observing System (CeNCOOS)
Published: 9 February 2020
The Imaging FlowCytobot (IFCB) automates phytoplankton monitoring, aiding early HAB detection. It uses imaging and machine learning to identify and quantify algae, improving bloom forecasting and supporting fishery safety.
Keywords: phytoplankton, HABs, IFCB, imaging, machine learning, CeNCOOS, water quality
