Central and Northern California Ocean Observing System (CeNCOOS)

The Central and Northern California Ocean Observing System (CeNCOOS) is a collaborative that enables coastal measurements, model forecasts, and integrated products to inform decisions about our regional ocean. We are relied upon regionally and nationally as a trusted source of data, information, and regional ocean expertise.
Focus Areas
- Long-term measurements of meteorological, and ocean physical, chemical, and biological parameters
- Publicly accessible data portal – integrated time-series measurements and geospatial data
- Data assimilating coupled ocean physical-biogeochemical ecosystem models
- Products to inform policy and decision-making
Core Capabilities
- Ocean surface circulation measurements using HF radar
- Shore stations measuring water quality, hydrography and harmful algal blooms
- Ships/gliders/moorings monitoring offshore subsurface variables
- Numerical ocean and atmospheric models
- Data/information products and services
Learn more at www.cencoos.org
Team

Henry Ruhl
CeNCOOS Director

Fred Bahr
CeNCOOS Product Developer

Patrick Daniel
CeNCOOS Data Coordinator

Alex Harper
CeNCOOS Program Manager

Diana LaScala-Gruenewald
Data Scientist

Natalie Low
Postdoctoral Fellow

Megan McKinzie
ATN Data Coordinator
Science
- Upper-ocean systems
- Midwater research
- Seafloor processes
- Areas of study
- Past research
- Research publications