Welcome to OrCOOS

OrCOOS MapThe Oregon Coastal Ocean Observing System (OrCOOS), a subregional partner of NANOOS (Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems), which is moving forward with  implementing a regional ocean observing system, brings together observations along the Oregon Coast to help address issues related to climate change, ecosystem preservation and management, coastal water quality, maritime operations, coastal hazards and national security.

For more information regarding OrCOOS please
see the About OrCOOS webpage.


“America’s oceans are in crisis and the stakes could not be higher. Tens of thousands of jobs in fishing, recreation and tourism depend on healthy, functioning coastal ecosystems. Now, thousands of jobs and billons of dollars of investment have either been lost or are jeopardized by collapsing fisheries. Pollution and sprawl threaten ocean-related tourism and recreation. We need a much greater financial commitment to improve our scientific understanding of marine ecosystems and human impacts, and to educate all Americans about the oceans.”
                                        -Pew Oceans Commission Final Report (June 2003)














OrCOOS News


Friday November 14, 2008: Due to equipment failure we are no longer able to communicate with the OrCOOS NH10 buoy. Plots of NRT NH10 data will not be available until futher notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The next mooring turnaround is scheduled for March 2009.

Press Releases


October 14, 2008 NOAA Press Release: NOAA Ocean Temperature Forecast Helps Recreational Tuna Fishers Find Catch, Conserve Fuel

“Word has spread among the sport fishing fleet and (orcoos.org) has already become quite popular. It is invaluable, especially in light of the cost of fuel. Any tool that improves the chances of finding the fish is of great value.”
       -Ron Seip (Coos Bay, OR)



Lastest image from Yaquina Bay Jetty, OR.