The IOOS Association is a non-profit organization established to advance the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (U.S. IOOS) and provide quality and timely information about our oceans, coasts and Great Lakes to deliver sustained information, support decision making, and bring outstanding value to society. The Association works with the 11 regional coastal observing systems and 17 Federal partners to create a national network of ocean observations that fosters communication across the program, strengthens intra-regional relationships, promotes coordination and meets the diverse needs of users across the nation.