Data By Location

CeNCOOS observes some of the world’s most spectacular coastline—from Big Sur to California’s acclaimed wine regions to the coastal redwood forests—and most productive marine habitats. At CeNCOOS, we harness the shared expertise of the academic and private-sector communities in the region to expand observing capacity and opportunity to serve this growing demand. CeNCOOS is responding to the growing need for ocean observations by leading and coordinating regional efforts. Through our collective efforts, CeNCOOS is building a truly integrated collaboration that is responsive to a community committed to conserving our ocean and developing its resources responsibly and sustainably.

New challenges require innovative solutions. Ocean observations are now needed by a wider array of users, including policy-makers at government level and private sector companies to inform everyday decision-making. At CeNCOOS, we harness the shared outstanding expertise of the academic and private-sector communities in the region to expand observing capacity and opportunity.

CeNCOOS supports an array of sensors and platforms and are focused around the following sub-regions:

Humboldt Bay

Bodega Bay | Mendocino Coast

San Francisco Bay

Monterey Bay

Morro Bay | San Luis Obpispo

CeNCOOS supports an array of sensors and platforms and are focused around the following sub-regions: