A joint deployment of an environmental sensor processor off the Washington coast by NOAA and the Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems, one of the certified IOOS regional associations. The sensor has a special sampling package on board designed to detect early signs of harmful algal blooms (HABs). (Stephanie Moore/NOAA NW Fisheries Science Center)

NOAA’s U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®) Office today announced 11 new five-year cooperative agreements that support the continued growth, expansion, and modernization of our nation’s climate, coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes observing capabilities. In the first year, NOAA will distribute $41 million to cover efforts along U.S. national and territorial waters and coasts.