NOAA's Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Program: Advancing the Global Ocean Observing System

NOAA Research’s Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing (GOMO) Program is the U.S. Federal source and international leader for sustained, in situ global ocean observations and information in support of research, monitoring, and prediction. GOMO’s 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. GOMO partners with over 50 countries in developing and sustaining the global ocean observing system and collaborates nationally with NOAA Laboratories, Universities, Cooperative Institutes, and Federal Agencies to achieve NOAA’s mission.

Ocean observations are used in climate and weather prediction models and help us understand our changing ocean and its impact on the environment. Increasing our knowledge of patterns, trends, and the state of the global ocean can help with prediction of hurricanes, interannual events such as El Niño, and even the 10-day weather forecast. Ocean observing research also helps with maritime safety and navigation, coastal planning, farming, and the blue economy. GOMO’s research informs policy and it helps improve the livelihood of communities from the Arctic to islands in the tropical Pacific.

This presentation will showcase GOMO’s existing investments in the global ocean observing system, discuss current research priority areas, and highlight potential/future funding opportunities.