GOMOOS
type: Concept
in scheme: providers
definition: GoMOOS is a national pilot program designed to bring hourly oceanographic data from the Gulf of Maine to all those who need it, including: * Commercial Mariners making everyday decisions that impact their safety and livelihood. * Coastal Resource Managers seeking to maintain economically and environmentally vital resources. * Scientists trying to understand complex ecosystems and predict climate change. * Educators conveying the complexity and urgency of ocean science. * Search and Rescue Teams trying to find and save lives. * Emergency Response Teams mitigating damage from environmental disasters. * Public Health Officials concerned about outbreaks of harmful algal blooms (such as red tide). [Summary adopted from the GoMOOS website at http://dev.gomoos.org/aboutgomoos/]

CONSORTIA/INSTITUTIONS
type: Concept