GCOOS

For 20 years, GCOOS has been providing on-demand information about the Gulf’s coastal and open-ocean waters that is accurate, reliable and benefits people, ecosystems and the economy. GCOOS is a 501(c)3 organization responsible for developing a network of business leaders, marine scientists, resource managers, governmental and non-governmental organizations and other stakeholder groups that collect and combine their data to provide timely information about our oceans — similar to the information gathered by the National Weather Service to develop weather forecasts. In 2025, GCOOS is celebrating its 20th anniversary. With members from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida, GCOOS has established a sustained observing system for the Gulf to provide observations and products needed by users in this region for: • Protecting public health and safety; • Supporting healthy ecosystems and water quality; • Mitigating the effects of storms and other coastal hazards; • Ensuring safe and efficient marine operations;