SECOORA's mission is to observe, understand, and increase awareness of our coastal ocean; promoting knowledge, economic and environmental health through strong regional partnerships. SECOORA is the coastal ocean observing system for North Carolina,
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South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.
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A coastal observing system is a combination of many components -
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buoys, high frequency radar, gliders) That data and information is then
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coastal economies, and a healthy,
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sustainable environment.
SECOORA collects environmental information that is vital for weather forecasts and hurricane warnings, safe boating, fishing and seafood. Measure once, use multiple times. SECOORA is a small investment with a big impact.
SECOORA By the Numbers SECOORA uses buoys and other technologies to collect information about the ocean. Our data helps keep you safe.
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Coastal Stations
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Glider Deployments Every Year
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