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Summit on Long-Term Monitoring of the Gulf of Mexico Hypoxic Zone Setting the Context

This summit aims to develop an implementation plan for a comprehensive and sustainable monitoring program for the Gulf of Mexico hypoxic zone. The focus is on long-term funding and collaboration among various organizations and agencies involved in Gulf observation. The goal is to improve collective management of the hypoxia phenomenon.

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Summit on Long-Term Monitoring of the Gulf of Mexico Hypoxic Zone Setting the Context

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  1. Summit on Long-Term Monitoring of the Gulf of Mexico Hypoxic ZoneSetting the Context Deputy Assistant Administrator National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Ocean Service William Corso January 30, 2007

  2. Why we are here? • To develop an implementation plan • That achieves a comprehensive, integrative, sustainable monitoring program for the Gulf hypoxic zone • Including available mechanisms for long-term funding

  3. Gulf Observation System: IOOS Cooperative Institute NCDDC NMFS NDBC NRL NASA USGS USACE EPA Gulf of Mexico Program Gulf Alliance Member State Agencies Universities GCOOS CZM CENGOOS WAVCIS NWLON LUMCON TAMU COMPS NDBC NGOMEX TCOON EPA TABS SEAMAP

  4. NOAA’s Characteristics of EAM An ecosystem approach to management: • Collaborative • Adaptive • Incremental • Geographically Specific • Accounts for ecosystem knowledge and uncertainty • Considers multiple external factors • Strives to balance diverse societal objectives

  5. Elements of GoM Hypoxia

  6. IOOS: Sustained, Integrated, End–to–End System Data Telemetry Data Management & Communications Modeling & Analysis Data & Information Applications Observations Satellites Maritime Navigational Services Aircraft • Metadata standards • Data discovery • Data transport • Online browse • Data archival Search & Rescue Coastal Flooding & Erosion Fixed Platforms DMAC Beach Closures Ships Water Management Drifters & Floats Management of Nutrient Loading AUVs Fisheries Management

  7. Outcome • Improve our collective management of the hypoxia phenomenon

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