The Meeting of the Americas will be held in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, 8-13 August 2010. The Programme Committee will develop a union-wide science programme that will cover topics in all areas of geophysical sciences.
A session will be devoted to Regional Ocean Observing Systems in the Americas. You are kindly invited to submit abstracts by 31 March 2010 at: http://agu-ja10.abstractcentral.com/
GOOS intends to provide funds to 10 researchers from South America and the Carribean with decision on the basis of quality of abstracts submitted and accepted to the session. Anyone interested in having their abstract considered for GOOS funding should: (1) submit their abstract to AGU; and (2) send an e-mail to Keith Alverson, Director of the GOOS Project Office, with the title of the abstract and the name and institute of the presenting author.

Description of the session: Regional Ocean Observing Systems in the Americas

Regional Ocean Observing Systems are in operation throughout the Americas. Data are used directly and assimilated into numerical models to reduce risks from a broad range of threats associated with the oceans including waterborne toxins, storm surges, coastal flooding, unsafe marine transportation and changes in marine ecosystems. These systems have been developed to serve regional needs, but there is much to be learned from sharing success stories. Submissions are invited on physical, biogeochemical and biological aspects of regional ocean observing systems, focusing on scientific results achieved and societal benefits being delivered.