Report outlines GoM gains

A new report, called “The Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System: 10 Years of Protecting and Preserving the Gulf,” was published by the non-profit Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System Regional Association (GCOOS-RA). The report outlines the group’s work to improve access to ocean observing data that helps protect and preserve the GoM and coastal residents. The improvements include developing early warning systems for harmful algal blooms; integrating data that supports improved weather and hurricane forecasts; safer navigation in the Gulf’s ports; and educating residents on the important role the Gulf plays in their daily lives. GCOOS-RA is responsible for bringing representatives of the maritime industry, governmental and non-governmental groups, marine scientists and resource managers to combine ocean data in order to get timely information about the Gulf of Mexico. Source: Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System Regional Association 09/29/15)