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'''Caribbean Coastal Ocean Observing System''' (CARICOOS) is a Department of Commerce initiative under NOAA’s Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) that delivers real-time coastal ocean and weather data for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, supporting maritime safety, economic resilience, and environmental management with a network of buoys, radars, and models across the Caribbean region. Established in 2004 as one of 11 IOOS Regional Associations, it serves over 3 million residents and millions of visitors annually by 2025, providing critical forecasts for waves, currents, and sargassum influxes, with over 30 observation assets enhancing decision-making for shipping, fishing, and disaster response. | '''Caribbean Coastal Ocean Observing System''' (CARICOOS) is a Department of Commerce initiative under NOAA’s Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) that delivers real-time coastal ocean and weather data for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, supporting maritime safety, economic resilience, and environmental management with a network of buoys, radars, and models across the Caribbean region. Established in 2004 as one of 11 IOOS Regional Associations, it serves over 3 million residents and millions of visitors annually by 2025, providing critical forecasts for waves, currents, and sargassum influxes, with over 30 observation assets enhancing decision-making for shipping, fishing, and disaster response. | ||