
Supporting the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System to provide quality & timely information about our oceans, coasts, & Great Lakes
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.
Find Your Region, Get Your Data
Each of the 11 Regional Associations design, maintain and operate regional coastal observing systems and develop information products for their users. Click on the icon to explore the regional coastal observing system near you.

What we do
Observe
IOOS system supports ocean observations from 11 Regional Associations.
Coordinate
IOOS Association brings together Federal and non-Federal partners to support national the national system.
Integrate
IOOS Association promotes the integration of the regional system into the national network to enhance observational and predictive abilities.
Communicate
IOOS Association communicates about the importance of coastal observing.