The Eyes on the Ocean™ Bi-weekly is an informal way of keeping you up-to-date on U.S. IOOS® activities. Email us to get it delivered to your inbox, and connect with us to keep up with the latest news! From the Director: Hello IOOS Community, This week I am attending the 9th Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) Regional Alliance Forum in Tokyo, Japan. I serve as the head of the U.S. IOOS GOOS Regional Alliance (GRA). The GRA Forum, held every 2 years, brings together the leaders of the 13 GOOS Regional Alliances (GRAs), the IOC GOOS Project Office, and other ocean experts. The Forum is an essential tool for the efficient operation and planning of GOOS and provides an opportunity to foster cooperation of the programs of the GRAs, build GOOS, and enhance regional activities. The meeting allows for wide ranging discussions on the role of the GRAs in furthering GOOS principles and will be used to cooperatively identify common projects, activities, funding strategies, and practical implementation steps for development of global coordination of the GOOS Regional Alliances and the Global Ocean Observing System. In addition to giving the U.S. IOOS GRA report on progress since the last forum, I also presented on "Biological Observing Networks in a GRA” highlighting the ATN and MBON as examples and their linkages to emerging global networks. We will share the meeting report when it is available. Best Wishes, From the U.S. IOOS Office: I came from far left of big land, a way of life very different. More trees than people, more rain, less water. People of the pink long water animal. But then came a chance of important work far away. Observation Subsystem and Sensor Technologies: Data Management and Communications (DMAC) Subsystem and Tools Built on IOOS data (DMAC listserv – contact Micah Wengren, DMAC System Architect, data.ioos@noaa.gov) Modeling and Analysis Subsystem (IOOS PO and IOOS Coastal and Ocean Modeling Testbed (COMT) POC –Tiffany Vance, Tiffany.Vance@noaa.gov): Interagency and International Collaboration/News: Delivering the Benefits: Congressional: Communications/Outreach/Education: Upcoming Meetings with IOOS Participation: Other Upcoming Meetings: Seattle, WA: The NOAA Environmental Data Management Committee (EDMC) is pleased to announce the 9th annual NOAA Environmental Data Management Workshop (EDMW) that will be held September 4-5, 2019 in Seattle, WA. The theme for this year’s workshop is “Unleashing NOAA's Data as a Strategic Asset for Science, Service, Stewardship and Innovation.” The workshop will be hosted at the Motif Hotel in downtown Seattle. Please forward this announcement to NOAA colleagues that may be interested in attending or presenting. The 2019 NOAA EDM Workshop will include presentations and working sessions that focus on efforts to improve the collection, stewardship, interpretation, and delivery of NOAA data that enable the agency to carry out its mission and programs effectively. Attendees are primarily NOAA personnel, but we expect to have a few slots for external people. The formal approval process including the NOAA Group Travel Request will begin soon, as will other workshop planning activities including calls for sessions, papers, and registration. To receive future announcements on the 2019 EDM Workshop, please sign up for the 2019 EDMW Mailing List. https://goo.gl/forms/VNmMEyRsDyT3SVAF2 Job & Internship Opportunities: Click here to view the IOOS Association Calendar Do you have suggestions for new things you would like to see in the Eyes on the Ocean IOOS Bi-Weekly? Talk to us: eoto@noaa.gov!
Carl
Looking at the big blue water with not-human eyes was different, and opened a new world. Although the eyes were not human, people behind them show such love for water. The eyes see so much humans can not, and bring us together to see the big picture.
One year: I watched, listened, learned. Went to many places and met so many people that love the big blue water, are excited for their not-human eyes, and give their all to keep their eyes clear and fit.
Although the far right land is hot and has many people, those people have been nicer than I ever imagined. I am happy to be here, sad to leave, but will still be with those that gaze with not-human eyes.