CeNCOOS: The Central and Northern California Ocean Observing System

CeNCOOS is a regional organization that coordinates ocean observing activities in Northern and Central California. We apply regional solutions and expertise to create customized informational products that address the Integrated Ocean Observing System's seven societal goals (listed below) and that focus on 1) marine populations and interannual variability; 2) public health and water quality; and 3) marine operations. Seven Societal Goals

• Improve the safety and efficiency of marine operations
• More effectively mitigate the effects of natural hazards
• Improve predictions of climate change and its effects on coastal populations
• Improve national security
• Reduce public health risks
• More effectively protect and restore healthy coastal marine ecosystems
• Enable the sustained use of marine resources

Humboldt State University (HSU) is one of eight CSU campuses participating in CeNCOOS. This page is the starting point for access to coastal data from HSU research and observations, and for links to sites related to California's North Coast. Click here to visit the CeNCOOS home page, which provides links to all of the participating CICORE campuses.