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Messaging Materials

A small working group for the United States Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) has developed a communications strategy to better inform stakeholders of the purpose, goals, objectives and impacts of ocean observing systems through the development of unified messages and associated branding. This working group specifically focused on policy or decision makers and explaining the benefits of ocean observing systems.

This toolkit can be readily adapted for use by all GOOS Regional Alliances as a starting point for building global, regional, national and local messages tailored to different audiences.

  • IOOS Messaging Materials   ( 2 Articles )
    iooslogoblue220These articles present the Messaging Materials created by the IOOS group.
  • GOOS Messaging Materials   ( 3 Articles )

    goos_logo_mMessaging materials for the Global Ocean Observing System

     

  • GOOS Gorick Poster   ( 2 Articles )
    The GOOS Project Office commissioned Glynn Gorick to create artwork depicting the Ocean Observing System.  This image will become a source of many of our GOOS outreach products and will of itself be featured in many venues.  See accompanying articles for descriptions of how the image is used in the large Plex System Display, the wall poster and the GOOS instrument and methods booklet.

Ocean United News

Underwater Glider Transits Atlantic Ocean
The more than 3000 profilers of Argo have revolutionized ocean observation systems. The next generation of unmanned observation systems are being dramatically demonstrated by the first ever cross-Atlantic voyage of an unmanned underwater robot.  The "Scarlet Knight Glider", a decedent of Argo technology, is being guided on its six month mission by students of Rutgers University.  By monitoring the daily progress of the glider and using data from Global Ocean Observation Systems for sea surface temperature, ocean currents and weather, the students are able to control the path of the glider by transmitting guidance commands via satellite communications.  Report on Mission Impact on Education and Public Outreach

Go to the Rutgers RUCOOL Site for daily updates and more...