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The Central and Northern California Ocean Observing System (CeNCOOS) helps users convert coastal and oceanic data into actionable climate planning. The site provides real-time and forecasted information and regional data sets on algae, wind speed, turbidity, temperatures and more. The site can help scientists, resource managers, decision-makers, students, and engaged citizens who participate in the continual improvement of the system to best meet society’s needs.

The Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association (SECOORA) gives users the opportunity to search and download real-time data, search historical data, compare datasets from different stations, generate and share custom data views, access metadata for SECOORA stations, access to regional and sub-regional models, including coastal circulation, water quality and fisheries habitat models.

The Caribbean Coastal Ocean Observing System (CARICOOS) operates observing assets, gathers and provides observed data, creates experimental forecast models and data products, runs education and outreach programs, and promotes oceanographic research programs.

Florida has approximately 1,350 miles of ocean coastline and 33 of its counties are located along the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. These counties represent 9 of the 10 Regional Planning Councils in the state of Florida.

The Peril of Flood Portal is continually-updated by staff members of Florida's Regional Planning Councils.  The website features a compilation of projects, resources, and important data relating to coastal resiliency in the state of Florida.

This guide helps coastal communities envision what a changing climate means for the community and to lay the foundation for developing strategies to address emerging challenges. 

The guide uses free online tools and data sets to step users through a risk and vulnerability assessment for their coastal community. It is intended to be used by local officials and government staff, community groups, or other stakeholders, and is flexible enough to facilitate conversations around a broad spectrum of resilience-related issues.

As the “eye on Alaska’s coasts and oceans,” Alaska Ocean Observing System (AOOS) represents a network of critical ocean and coastal observations. Data and information available through the site shed light on the status of Alaska’s marine ecosystem and helps stakeholders make informed decisions about their use of the marine environment.

The USGS Flood Event Viewer (FEV) is the public data discovery component of the Short-Term Network (STN) database. The tool gives users a map interface from which they can examine data collected during flood events such as hurricane landfalls and Nor'easters. Users can also view real-time data from a range of STN monitoring stations.

If you've ever felt inundated by the number of flooding and sea level rise visualization tools available, this tool can help you keep your head above water.

Adapt Alaska provides newcomers to climate adaptation in Alaska a wealth of resources for initiating the process. Climate change impacts threaten both coastal and inland communities across the state. Animal and human populations are under threat fromexposed to flooding, changing shorelines, acidification of ocean waters, melting ice, and more. Adapt Alaska was created to inform decision-makers of all the resources available to them to help combat these problems.

The site features 3 main sections:

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Convenient, free access to socioeconomic and climate data can help communities visualize potential problems and make informed decisions to adapt to long-term climate change.