See how ocean data becomes public value.
Explore the evidence behind better decisions at sea and along the coast. Every finding is traceable to its source, review status, and limits.
verified economic evidence records
Different studies. One recurring signal.
These estimates cover different places, years, and methods. They should not be added together—but each shows how better ocean information can change consequential decisions.
Safer, more efficient port navigation
Estimated across 58 U.S. ports served by NOAA PORTS.
Value is created when information changes a decision.
Follow the chain to see where sustained observing becomes practical public value.
Buoys, radar, gliders, satellites, and field sampling measure changing ocean conditions.
See where the evidence is taking shape.
Explore current coverage by outcome or regional partner. Longer bars and larger circles represent more evidence records in the live repository.
Regional footprint
Current evidence Collection opportunity
Ocean intelligence starts with observation.
IOOS connects regional observing networks, forecasting tools, and people making consequential decisions.
The pilot traces evidence across the regional system while preserving the national IOOS context.
Observations become forecasts, warnings, preparedness actions, and ultimately economic consequences.
Telemetry helps connect ocean conditions to fisheries, conservation, climate adaptation, and planning decisions.
One national commons, grounded in place.
Explore the national evidence base or focus on a regional association and the communities it serves.
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