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Reposted from IOOS Association - Senate & House Oceans Caucus Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing World Oceans Day.

IOOS Association Executive Director, Kristen Yarincik shares her thoughts on this special acknowledgment. “We applaud Congress for recognizing World Oceans Day and celebrating the maritime heritage that has shaped our nation for more than 250 years. This recognition highlights the vital role of ocean observations and the information services they support in helping fishermen, mariners, ports, businesses, and coastal communities make informed decisions that strengthen maritime commerce, support seafood production, enhance public safety, and help sustain America’s ocean economy for future generations.”

Press release: https://www.epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2026/6/senate-house-oceans-caucus-leaders-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-recognizing-world-oceans-day

Full resolution:https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HLA26632.pdf

In celebration of World Ocean Month and World Oceans Day, the 11 IOOS Regional Associations unite for Ocean Data Day on June 25th. Learn more about how you can raise awareness of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes data: https://ioosassociation.org/oceandataday/

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The CARICOOS Aerosol Monitoring Tool provides satellite-based observations and forecasts of Saharan Dust and other airborne particles affecting Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the wider Caribbean. The tool shows current aerosol conditions, short-term forecasts, and maps that help users understand when dust concentrations are increasing.
A key value shown is AOD, or Aerosol Optical Depth, which indicates how much dust or particles are present in the atmosphere. Higher AOD values usually mean hazier skies, reduced visibility, and a greater chance of allergy or respiratory discomfort, especially for sensitive groups. Users can check conditions by location and monitor changes over the next 24 to 48 hours at: https://aerosols.caricoos.org/
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La Herramienta de Monitoreo de Aerosoles de CARICOOS ofrece observaciones y pronósticos basados en satélites sobre el polvo del Sahara y otras partículas en el aire que afectan a Puerto Rico, las Islas Vírgenes Estadounidenses y el Caribe. La herramienta muestra las condiciones actuales de aerosoles, pronósticos a corto plazo y mapas que ayudan a identificar cuándo aumentan las concentraciones de polvo.
Un valor clave que presenta es el AOD, o Profundidad Óptica de Aerosoles, que indica cuántas partículas o polvo hay en la atmósfera. Valores más altos de AOD generalmente significan cielos más brumosos, reducción en la visibilidad y mayor posibilidad de molestias por alergias o condiciones respiratorias, especialmente en personas sensibles. Puede monitorear las condiciones por ubicación y los cambios esperados durante las próximas 24 a 48 horas en: https://aerosols.caricoos.org/

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🌊📍 Mapping coastal flood risk through science
The CARICOOS CROP Coastal Flood Exposure Mapper combines elevation data, sea level scenarios, and coastal modeling to visualize areas vulnerable to flooding across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
This tool supports research, planning, and education by helping scientists, communities, and decision-makers understand how rising seas and storm surge can impact our coasts.
📊 Plan ahead.
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El Coastal Flood Exposure Mapper (CROP) de CARICOOS combina datos de elevación, escenarios de nivel del mar y modelos numéricos para visualizar áreas vulnerables a inundaciones en Puerto Rico y las Islas Vírgenes de EE. UU.
Esta herramienta ayuda a científicos, comunidades en la toma de decisiones para comprender cómo el aumento del nivel del mar y la marejada ciclónica pueden impactar nuestras costas.
Prepárate con anticipación

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Outlook of Sargassum Blooms – April 30, 2026 - CARICOOS NEWS A perspective for the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America* by the University of South Florida Optical Oceanography Lab – ([email protected], [email protected], [email protected]) The map above illustrates the average Sargassum abundance for April 2026, with warmer colors indicating higher concentrations. The ...

El Servicio Nacional de Meteorología en San Juan mantiene una advertencia de inundación repentina hasta las 4:45 PM de esta tarde para Aguada, Moca y San Sebastián.
Evite cruzar carreteras inundadas y manténgase atento a los avisos oficiales.

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Sargassum isn’t just a beach problem—it affects water quality too.

To study the impact of Sargassum inundation in nearshore ecosystems, we deployed oxygen (DO)/temperature data loggers at several locations in La Parguera Marine Reserve.
As expected, observations at locations where the Sargassum remains entrained, evidence the occurrence of very low oxygen conditions (hypoxia) arising from microbial decomposition of the Sargassum. Hypoxia is known to result in ecosystem changes, such as the stress or even death of aerobic organisms or their migration out of the shelter provided by the mangroves.