Ocean Observatories Initiative

Check out this amazing video by Emily Pinneo, a VISIONS’23 student, showcasing life growing on the Offshore Shallow Profiler Mooring 🌊 Emily’s work is a great example of how students are contributing to advancing our understanding of oceanographic science at the OOI Regional Cabled Array. https://bit.ly/48oybcs #OceanScience #MarineLife #StudentResearch #OceanExploration, University of Washington

Attention OOI Imaging FlowCytobot data users🚨 Following a recommendation from the recent National Science Foundation Ocean Observatories Initiative Facility Board Pioneer Array Workshop, OOI has launched an online IFCB Community forum on Discourse. It’s a space for users to ask questions, share results, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate. You can access the forum through OOI’s Data HelpDesk webpage, under the "IFCB Community" category. Join the conversation and connect with fellow researchers today! 👉 Read more here: https://bit.ly/3YyhmZq

The National Science Foundation Ocean Observatories Initiative Facility Board is now accepting applications for a position on its Facility Board! If you’re a scientist, engineer, or modeler with ocean observation experience, this is your chance to contribute to cutting-edge oceanographic research. The selected individual will fill one term that will run through November 30, 2027, and then be eligible to serve an additional 3-year term. Deadline to apply: November 18, 2024. For more details and how to apply, check out the full announcement here: https://bit.ly/3Yw88wR

We had a great afternoon on set with the talented crew from Love Nature International! 📽️ 🌊 Senior Scientist and Principal Investigator James Edson shared insights on how OOI’s network of 900+ instruments deliver real-time data from the ocean’s most diverse environments. This crucial information helps us better understand ocean processes, climate change, and marine ecosystems. The ocean segment will be featured as the finale of a six-episode series, airing next summer (2025). Stay tuned for more updates leading up to the series premiere! 📺 National Science Foundation (NSF), Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution #NSFfunded #OceanScience #ClimateChange #MarineEcosystems #LoveNature

The 2024 UG2 Workshop, hosted at the University of Michigan brought together researchers and industry experts to advance underwater glider technology. Key discussions covered data management, glider network sustainability, and workforce training. OOI attendees, including Ed Dever, Peter Brickley, Stuart Pearce, and Jonathan Whitefield who contributed to these discussions, showcasing OOI’s role in glider operations and sensor advancements. The workshop emphasized collaboration and innovation in glider-based ocean observation. Read more about the workshop’s outcomes and next steps here 👉 https://bit.ly/4eVW1OQ National Science Foundation (NSF), Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Oregon State University, #NSFfunded

Aaron Wickware, the Woods Hole Partnership in Education Program (PEP) scholar, validated wind speed measurements from six different sensors deployed in the Irminger Sea by the OOI. His findings showed that some sensors under-reported wind speeds above 8 m/s. His research contributes to the OOI's efforts to ensure the accuracy of data from buoy-based wind sensors, with results to be applied across other mooring arrays. Read more about this important work: https://bit.ly/3YbTzhD Figure 1: Comparison of hourly-averaged wind speeds with standard deviations from the six available wind sensors all operating at the same time at the OOI Global Irminger Sea Array.

🔁 Earlier this year, CI Compass published The Cloud Report, officially titled "NSF Major Facilities Cloud Use Cases and Considerations," with contributions from OOI's Craig Risien and Jeffrey Glatstein. The report encourages National Science Foundation (NSF) Major Facilities to deepen their understanding of cloud computing, enabling them to strategically leverage cloud tools to meet their unique needs - maximizing benefits while managing complexities. Explore the abstract and read The Cloud Report here: https://bit.ly/4gVIuIL

Save the Date- December 10, 2024 12:30 EST- OOIFB will host a Town Hall this year at AGU- Our town hall will consist of an OOI update and a panel discussion. for more information see- https://lnkd.in/ejDCFsGu

Connecting Science and Community: Pioneer MAB Workshop Recap The National Science Foundation Ocean Observatories Initiative Facility Board Pioneer MAB Workshop brought together scientists, educators, and community members to explore how the Coastal Pioneer Array can revolutionize ocean research in the Southern Mid-Atlantic Bight. From dynamic discussions on shelf-slope exchange and extreme events to hands-on sessions with OOI data tools, this event highlighted the power of collaboration and innovation in advancing our understanding of the ocean. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3NjZpaJ National Science Foundation (NSF), Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution #OceanScience #PioneerMAB #OOI #ResearchInnovation #CommunityEngagement #nsffunded Pictured: OOI Principal Investigator, James Edson

URI Graduate School of Oceanography has been awarded a $3.2 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to continue hosting the National Science Foundation Ocean Observatories Initiative Facility Board (OOIFB) Administrative Support Office (ASO)! 🎉 This funding will enhance our ability to collect critical data for understanding our changing oceans. 🔗 Read more about this achievement and how it will help advance ocean science and technology: https://bit.ly/47FJMnc