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GOMO 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.
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What we can learn from our global ocean
GOMO studies global ocean conditions which help us understand our changing ocean and its impact on the environment.
What We Observe
How we monitor the ocean
More than 80 percent of the ocean remains unobserved, and unexplored. Through GOMO, NOAA measures ocean conditions using a variety of ocean observing instruments.
Monitoring Platforms
Keeping an eye on ocean heat
Ocean heat influences extreme weather events, Arctic sea-ice, and impacts fisheries and marine ecosystems. Learn about three ocean observing platforms that help us track changes in ocean temperature.
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GOMO 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.
Learn More
What we can learn from our global ocean
GOMO studies global ocean conditions which help us understand our changing ocean and its impact on the environment.
What We Observe
How we monitor the ocean
More than 80 percent of the ocean remains unobserved, and unexplored. Through GOMO, NOAA measures ocean conditions using a variety of ocean observing instruments.
Monitoring Platforms
Keeping an eye on ocean heat
Ocean heat influences extreme weather events, Arctic sea-ice, and impacts fisheries and marine ecosystems. Learn about three ocean observing platforms that help us track changes in ocean temperature.
View Article
GOMO 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.
Learn More
What we can learn from our global ocean
GOMO studies global ocean conditions which help us understand our changing ocean and its impact on the environment.
What We Observe
How we monitor the ocean
More than 80 percent of the ocean remains unobserved, and unexplored. Through GOMO, NOAA measures ocean conditions using a variety of ocean observing instruments.
Monitoring Platforms
Keeping an eye on ocean heat
Ocean heat influences extreme weather events, Arctic sea-ice, and impacts fisheries and marine ecosystems. Learn about three ocean observing platforms that help us track changes in ocean temperature.
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Meet our 2025 Knauss Fellow, Mary Beth Armstrong
Following our annual tradition of hosting Sea Grant Knauss Fellows, this February the Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing (GOMO) Program welcomed Mary Beth Armstrong! Mary Beth (who goes by MB), comes to GOMO from the Virginia Sea Grant and is supporting the Arctic Research and Communications portfolios. MB is the
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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.
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.
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