The Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing program supports half of the world's ocean observing research
Our mission is to provide and support high quality global ocean observations and research to improve our scientific understanding and inform society about the ocean’s role in environmental change. Global ocean observations provide the foundation for describing the changes over time in our ocean, and they are used every day in weather, marine, and ocean prediction models, helping us understand our changing ocean and benefiting those who use the wide range of NOAA products and services.
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Observing Platforms
We observe the global ocean through a suite of observing and monitoring tools that makes ocean research possible
The Ocean
We support research that studies global ocean conditions which help us understand our changing ocean and its impact on the environment
Arctic Report Card
We provide observations, climate information, and decision-making tools to researchers, forecasters, and other users to inform and promote community resiliency in the Arctic
Funded Projects
We work with labs and institutions that explore the marine environment, detect changes in the ocean and atmosphere, make forecasts better, and drive innovative science.
The Evolution of the Global Ocean Observing System
Over the past 30 years, ocean observations have helped inform weather forecasts, climate predictions, fisheries management and shown us how the oceans are changing over time. In this video, you will hear from some of our partners around the world about the importance of our global ocean observing system, what’s next in evolving the system to become more inclusive, and how the information we collect can be used to address rapid changes in the ocean and climate.
NEWS
GOMO releases inaugural Accomplishments Report for 2023
NOAA’s Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Program (GOMO) has released its inaugural Accomplishments Report for 2023. This report covers the many accomplishments that are paving the way toward meeting GOMO’s
Biden-Harris Administration invests $2.7 million to improve ocean observations with new robotic floats through Investing in America agenda
Funding will support expansion of the Argo ocean observing system This is a repost of a NOAA.gov press release published April 10, 2024. Today, NOAA and the Department of Commerce
Filling A Data Gap In The Tropical Pacific To Reveal Daily Air-Sea Interactions
This is a repost of an original NOAA Climate Program Office story published March 25, 2024. Research has long shown that ocean surface temperatures can influence the atmosphere. Over the
Meet Our 2024 Knauss Fellows: Allison Lepp and Kyla Kelly
Following our annual tradition of hosting Sea Grant Knauss Fellows, this February the Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing (GOMO) Program welcomed Allison (Alie) Lepp and Kyla Kelly! Alie comes to
From Mississippi to Australia: 3 Research Cruises Depart to Improve Understanding of the Atlantic and Southern Ocean
This is a repost of NOAA AOML’s original story published February 13, 2024. Scientists at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) are gearing up for a busy season at
We’re Hiring! Apply to GOMO’s Education & Outreach Specialist Position
NOAA’s Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing (GOMO) Program is excited to announce a job opening for the program’s first Education & Outreach Specialist (CPAESS Program Specialist II). This position is
We Support the Advancement of Ocean Science
GOMO provides support for institutions from around the country that foster advancements in understanding and protecting our global ocean. Learn more about the research projects that impact people, ecosystems, and the economy.
