Author Archives for CARICOOS

CARICOOS expands its kiosk network to reach new users and promote the use of its products.

Enhancing awareness and appropriate utilization of CARICOOS products and services is an essential part of the CARICOOS mission. To accomplish this goal, CARICOOS offers workshops, one-on-one sessions with users to help them read CARICOOS forecasts, produce video tutorials, among others. Along with these services, CARICOOS recently expanded its information kiosk network to include two new… Read More

COSTAVISPR: A NEW CARIBBEAN REGIONAL OCEAN PARTNERSHIP TOOL TO EXPLORE COASTAL LANDCOVER CHANGES IN PUERTO RICO

CostaVisPR: Vista Aerea de la Transformacion Costera de Puerto Rico (http://www.costavispr.org) is a web-based tool for visualization of changes in coastal areas. This viewer integrates aerial photographs from 1930, 1950, 1994, 2010, 2017 and 2019 and allows exploration of changes in land cover, which can be related to natural and anthropogenic processes such as hurricanes, sea level… Read More costavispr.org

SARGASSUM inundation, anoxia and increased acidification

Sargassum inundation of recreational beaches has proved to become a persistent problem with a significant impact on the tourism industry and a challenge to entities managing the issue. In a previous news piece, CARICOOS reported evidence provided by satellite data that indicates it has also caused significant damage to mangroves and seagrasses. CARICOOS is also… Read More

CARICOOS CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

The Caribbean Coastal Ocean Observing System (CARICOOS) is seeking expressions of interest (EOIs) for collaborations on the operation, maintenance, enhancement, and outreach of the program. We welcome submissions from academic institutions, profit and non-profit organizations, and federal & state governments. EOIs to operate, maintain, and enhance our existing infrastructure, as well as pilot projects to… Read More

CARICOOS Boating app: an accessible and easy-to-use tool for boaters.

Recreational boating is a popular and enjoyable marine recreation activity for many people in the CARICOOS region. However, in order to minimize risks, boaters need easy access to sea state conditions that can help them make suitable decisions. Taking into account this need, and given CARICOOS success with PA’ LA PLAYA app, a market analysis… Read More