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Ocean Data Day

Coastal Data for a Strong EconomyJune 25, 2026 From the cold waters of the Arctic to the tropical Pacific Islands to the world’s largest system of freshwater lakes, U.S. regions are incredibly diverse – and so are the economies they support. Coastal and Great Lakes industries generate billions in economic activity and support millions of… Read More

Congressional Leaders Recognized for Strengthening Ocean Intelligence that Supports America’s Seafood Economy

Media ContactKristen Yarincik, Executive Director, IOOS Associationkristen@ioosassociation.org Washington, DC, June 24, 2026 — America’s recreational fishing and seafood industries support $319 billion in economic activity and 2.1 million jobs nationwide. Together, they strengthen coastal economies, sustain working waterfronts, support small businesses, and help feed communities across the country. Yet operating in dynamic coastal environments requires… Read More

Marine heatwave Bulletin Forecasts for June 13, 2026​ – Reposted from Mercator Ocean International

Global Ocean North Atlantic The marine heatwaves in the Gulf of Mexico and northeast of the Caribbean are decreasing in both area and intensity.   South Atlantic The marine heatwave located at the centre of the basin is decreasing both in area and intensity.  North Pacific The marine heatwave near 180°W and 50°N is expanding in area and intensity,… Read More SST GLOBAL JUNE 13,2026

Outlook of 2026 Sargassum blooms May 31, 2026 by the University of South Florida Optical Oceanography Lab

A perspective for the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America* by the University of South Florida Optical Oceanography Lab – (bbarnes4@usf.edu, yuyuan@usf.edu, huc@usf.edu) The map above shows the average Sargassum abundance for the month of May 2026, with warm colors representing higher abundance. The top color (red) indicates that 0.4% of the ocean surface is… Read More Sargasso May 2026