PacIOOS successfully re-deployed the wave buoy off Ipan, Guam in mid-April. The buoy provides near real-time data on wave height, wave direction, and wave period.

Data streaming is made possible through long-term partnerships between PacIOOS, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP) at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. View near real-time data on PacIOOS Voyager or visit the PacIOOS website for wave directional spectra, comparison plots, and more.

2014 marks the 50th Anniversary for the Hawaiian Science Teachers Association (HaSTA). PacIOOS and several other exhibitors celebrated with HaSTA members at the Waikīkī Aquarium this month. PacIOOS highlighted ways to incorporate oceanographic and atmospheric data into classroom activities. HaSTA continues to work hard to address crucial issues that relate to science learning and to provide collaboration opportunities for science teachers to improve science curriculums across the state.

PacIOOS celebrated Earth Day with the Waikīkī Aquarium. Hosted by the Department of Health - Clean Water Branch (CWB) and the City and County of Honolulu Environmental Services (ENV), the

Mauka to Makai event was one for the scrap-books. Children and parents alike learned more about the environment and ways to preserve and protect it. 

The PacIOOS booth included water quality learning stations that addressed water temperature, salinity, and turbidity (water clarity). Hands-on activities taught children about the importance of water quality for marine ecosystems and public health. 

The High Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) and Hawaiʻi Department of Education (DOE) recently hosted a Technology Fun Fair at Kahala Mall on Oʻahu. PacIOOS joined other innovators and entrepreneurs to view area schools' Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) projects and to showcase exciting STEM careers! 

PacIOOS showed how the ocean observations and model equations are used in ocean forecasting. Participants learned how PacIOOS Ocean Forecasts predict tides, currents, temperatures, and salt content.

PacIOOS is extremely proud to announce that our very own Echelle Burns was named a "finalist" for the University of Hawaiʻi (UH) Student Employee of the Year Award. Of the many great students nominated, Echelle ended up in second place with an accompanying $500 award. Currently a sophomore studying Marine Biology, Echelle has been working with PacIOOS since her freshman year. This award is a credit to her hard work and dedication to helping PacIOOS address stakeholder needs. 

Congratulations and Mahalo, Echelle!

Echelle is among great company at PacIOOS.  In the coming months, we will introduce the students, staff, and researchers behind the PacIOOS data, tools, and services.