The Interagency Working Group on Ocean Observations (IWGOO) was established by the Joint Subcommittee on Ocean Science and Technology (JSOST) in coherence with the Ocean Action Plan.  Interagency collaboration is essential to achieve ocean science and technology priorities and, in particular, for planning and coordination of an ocean observation system.  The purpose of the IWGOO is to advise and assist the JSOST on matters related to ocean observations.

Small Sea Changes: Big Business Impacts, Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

A workshop, co-sponsored by the IWGOO, to explore how enhanced understanding of the oceans improves weather and climate prediction enabling better informed business decisions. 

IWGOO News and Events

• The Consortium for Ocean Leadership hosts the IWGOO Program Office beginning October 1, 2008.

Related Reports and Publications

• Embracing the Full Spectrum of IOOS Environmental Information for MDA - Summit Proceedings

IWGOO Meeting Materials

• 30 October 2008