NERACOOS Information

The ocean can be a vast and treacherous place. Working with a diverse array of partners, the Northeastern Regional Association of Coastal Ocean Observing Systems (NERACOOS) — a component of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) — operates a robust ocean observing system that makes it safer for everyone, supporting maritime safety, national security, coastal preparedness, strong economies, and ocean life. Since 2009, NERACOOS has implemented the U.S. IOOS from Long Island Sound through the Gulf of Maine. We believe that everybody should have the information they need to advance resilient communities, economies, and marine ecosystems. To that end, we serve people by creating, organizing, and sharing information about the ocean. We work in ways that are science-based, policy-neutral, and collaborative as we strive to meet the needs of ocean-reliant communities.