News and Updates from PacIOOS
Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System
       June 8, 2011Find us on Facebook
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National Ocean Council Listening Sessions

The National Ocean Council (NOC) has announced a series of listening sessions to be held around the country including one right here in Washington concerning the new  National Policy for the Stewardship of the Ocean, Coasts, and Great Lakes . This policy was established by President Obama through an executive order in July 2010 and is currently being implemented through the  National Ocean Council .  The upcoming listening sessions will provide a unique opportunity to learn more about the National Ocean Policy and provide input on strategic action plans being developed for each of the nine priority objectives.  The session in the Pacific Islands region is scheduled for Thursday, June 16th from 1-4pm at the Neil S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.   Remote video participation from the neighbor Hawaiian Islands and Insular Pacific Islands is available through PEACESAT. 

New PacIOOS Partners

We are pleased to welcome four new partners to the PacIOOS family: Malama Maunalua , SAIC ,  Archinoetics, and the College of Micronesia .  If your organization would like to become a PacIOOS partner please download, sign, and return our Memorandum of Agreement . SAIC logo Archinoetics logo Malama Muanalua Logo

Maui Water Quality Monitoring 

PacIOOS is planning the upcoming deployment of two real-time water quality monitoring systems on the island of Maui.  Through a partnership with the University of Hawaii Maui College--Marine Option Program, PacIOOS will deploy two YSI 6600V2 systems to measure water temperature, salinity, pressure, turbidity, chlorophyll-a, pH, and dissolved oxygen and report values to the web in real-time.  The deployment locations have not been finalized--if you have a location recommendation please let us know!



Hawaii Maritime Information System

 PacIOOS operates a coastal and marine data system that provides a wealth of archived and real-time information for commercial and recreational mariners.   The PacIOOS Data Mapper provides users in Hawaii with a Google Maps-based interface from which they can visualize information and data concerning  aids-to-navigation, day use moorings, obstructions, nautical charts, real-time ship traffic, and real-time surface currents on the south shore of Oahu.

MARACOOS Seeks Executive Director 

Our sister observing system in the Mid-Atlantic is seeking an Executive Director.  

The MARACOOS Executive Director leads the operational aspects of the organization, under the guidance of the MARACOOS Board of Directors, which establishes the strategic and business plans.   Responsibilities include serving as principal spokesperson for MARACOOS, overseeing fundraising activities, providing leadership and guidance in the development and implementation of programs that are targeted to engage prospective users, and serving as primary liaison to the Board of Directors.  For more information visit www.maracoos.org. 

PacIOOS

PacIOOS is the Pacific Islands regional component of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS).  Our mission is to provide timely, reliable, and accurate information on the open and coastal ocean waters of the Pacific Islands to ensure a healthy, clean, productive ocean and resilient coastal zone.  For more information on PacIOOS or to become a partner please visit www.pacioos.org or contact the PacIOOS Director, Chris Ostrander, at chriso@hawaii.edu.