Executive Summary
The Ocean Observing Community Workshop & Data Portal Training Co-Design Session was hosted by CeNCOOS with support from SCCOOS and Axiom Data Science. The event took place on May 9, 2025 at the Port San Luis Coastal Gateway Multipurpose Room in Avila Beach, California. The workshop aimed to strengthen the community and relationships around ocean observing in California, and equip participants with a foundational understanding of how to use the CalOOS Data Portal for their work and research needs. Approximately 30 participants from the central California coastal community attended the meeting, including members from the state, research institutions, harbor district, tribal communities, and environmental NGOs. Taken together, this wide array of backgrounds and expertises resulted in rich conversations and meaningful relationships.
The meeting included presentations, breakout group discussions, and a technical, expert led training of the CalOOS Data Portal. Presentations featured the work of CalOOS Principal Investigators from Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo. Specifically, speakers highlighted the use and application of core ocean observing infrastructure to their research. The goals of this meeting were to: i) convene regional communities to share information about ocean data collection and availability; ii) identify community information needs; iii) discuss strategies to improve the delivery of existing information and strengthen resilience efforts; and iv) identify gaps and prioritize opportunities to address unmet needs. To read the full summary, click here.
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