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
Read the 2022-2025 NERACOOS Strategic Plan to learn more about our values and goals.
NERACOOS STAFF
Jake Kritzer
Executive Director
Boss-man. El Bossarino. The Iron Fist ✊ Large and in charge. Managing, but not micro. 😎🏋️
Rob Cardeiro
Finance Director
QuickBooks Czar 🧾. Audit slayer. Balances budgets & busts out beautiful narratives. Keeps us in the black. 💵💰🤑
Jackie Motyka
Operations Manager
Smooth operator keeping the operators' operations moving. Asset acumen = A+. Known and loved. 🤓💁♀️🌊
Katy Bland
Engagement & Research Associate
Resident navigator of breezy seas.🌬⚡️ Saves us from tilting at windmills. 🤝
Tom Shyka
Product & Engagement Manager
OG active listener. Silver🏄♂️ of stakeholders. Your needs + our code = elegant fixes. 🗣😇
Emily Silva
NECAN Coordinator & Office Manager
Dark Horse. Keeper of keys. The vegan glue holding this ⛵️ together. Unbearably organized. 📔💯
NERACOOS is more than just staff!
Get to know NERACOOS collaborators and Board of Directors on the Partners page
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