NERACOOS User Needs

Some of the early work of NERACOOS included an assessment of end user needs in the areas of water quality, harmful algal blooms, coastal inundation, living marine resources, and marine operations. The results of these assessments will help reveal the highest priorities for ocean observing infrastructure.

User Needs Assements:

Synthesis of Coastal Managers Needs for Ocean Observing Products and Services

Product Development Functional Requirements: Water Quality | Harmful Algal Bloom | Inundation

Information sheets on the user needs assessment process and regional products:

Determining Priorities Based
on User Needs

Coastal Monitoring
Buoys

Coastal Flooding and Erosion
Forecast System

Estuarine Water Quality
Monitoring

Wells National Estuarine
Research Reserve

As our eyes on the oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes, the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®) is a tool for tracking, predicting, managing, and adapting to changes in our marine environment. IOOS® delivers the data and information needed to increase our understanding of our coastal waters so decision makers can take action to improve safety, enhance our economy, and protect our environment. NERACOOS is one of 11 Regional Associations contributing to coastal IOOS, coordinated by NOAA IOOS and assisted by the National Federation of Regional Associations (NFRA).

Website developed and hosted by The Gulf of Maine Research Institute

Regional Coastal Observing Systems: Alaska • Pacific Northwest • Central and Northern California • Southern California • Pacific Islands • Great Lakes • Atlantic-Northeast • Mid-Atlantic • Atlantic-Southeast • Gulf of Mexico • Caribbean • National Federation of Regional Associations for Coastal and Ocean Observing

National Observing System Partners: Alliance for Coastal Technologies (ACT) • Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA)

Integrated Ocean Observing System IOOS

About IOOS

NERACOOS User Needs