The Central Gulf Coast Ocean Observing System (CENCOOS), Gulf Coast Ocean Observing System (
GCOOS), Gulf of Mexico Alliance (GOMA), and the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) have established the ability to engage ocean monitoring systems and scientific research with educators (informal and formal) to enhance the ocean sciences education framework.
USM is a signatory of the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (
GCOOS) governance and participates in requisite
GCOOS planning and data sharing.