Proposed NOAA Budget Cuts Threaten Vital Ocean Observing System, Mid-Atlantic Safety and Economy
The proposed budget cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) threaten to severely impact the nation’s Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS), including its 11 regional associations,...
Protecting Atlantic Sturgeon: How Ocean Observing Systems Are Helping Conserve an Endangered Species
The Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus) is an ancient fish that has inhabited the waters off the East Coast of North America for millions of...
Congressional Committee Hears Testimony on Reauthorizing Act that Created Nation’s Ocean and Coastal Observing System
The hearing included bill H.R. 2294, which supports regional observing systems like MARACOOS and would reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act. An...
New High-Tech Ocean Buoy Deployed in the Northeast Atlantic to Improve Weather and Ocean Forecasting
A newly upgraded ocean buoy was deployed off the coast of New England on May 9, 2025, to help scientists better monitor and understand the...
MACAN 2025 State-of-the-Science and Technical Training Workshop
The 2025 Mid-Atlantic Coastal Acidification Network (MACAN) Workshop brought together researchers, resource managers, and technical experts for a three-day event focused on advancing regional collaboration, enhancing coastal...
MARACOOS HF Radar Lead Presents Ocean Observation Solutions at Bayonne Harbor Safety Meeting
Last week, MARACOOS’ HF Radar lead, Dr. Hugh Roarty (Rutgers University), represented MARACOOS at a Harbor Safety meeting in Bayonne, New Jersey. Hosted at International-Matex...
Chesapeake Bay Anglers Use CBEFS Forecats to Avoid “Bad Water” and plan Smarter Trips
Chesapeake Bay anglers use CBEFS forecasts to track low-oxygen zones, harmful algal blooms, and other conditions for safer, more productive fishing. For anglers on...
Sharks Equipped with Sensors Provide New Clues for Hurricane Forecasting
New research explores how sharks can help collect vital ocean data to improve hurricane intensity forecasts. In the Mid-Atlantic, researchers at the University of Delaware’s...