About – NERACOOS

We are the Northeastern Regional Association of Coastal Ocean Observing Systems

(NERACOOS)

Providing ocean data for decisions.

We generate data about the ocean, consolidate that data, and share it with anyone who wants or needs it.

NERACOOS is one of 11 Regional Authorities operating within the national Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS). The mission of IOOS, and by extension our own, is to guide the development of an ocean observing system that is responsive to the needs of our users.

We are certified by NOAA as a Regional Information Coordination Entity, which means the data we serve meet the high standards set for federal data gathering and management. To learn more about our certification and its documentation visit our Governance page.

As we work to fulfill our mission, we are guided by these core values that shape our activities and approach:

In order to use resources sustainably we need a better understanding of the coupled coastal-ocean system
Our work is and will continue to be driven by feedback from stakeholders
The data we provide must be high quality & accessible by all
We are a non-partisan not-for-profit and our work is based in science

Through collaboration and leadership we support regional, national and international coastal ocean observing and modeling
Education helps deepen people's connection with the ocean and encourages environmental stewardship
Creating opportunities for innovation is important both for tools and our next generation of ocean professionals