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$21 Million in Government Grants Distributed to Implement the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation Act 2009

$21 Million in Government Grants Distributed to Implement the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation Act 2009

NOAA’s Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) is awarding a total of $21 million this year, split among 11 regions.

The goal of each regional observing system is to maintain and enhance ocean and coastal observations in the area, giving planners and policymakers the information needed to improve safety, enhance the economy, and protect the environment.