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**Author:** [@jglatstein](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/u/jglatstein)\ **Replies:** 0
Keep abreast of recent developments that might affect your research and classroom work. --- ## [OOI Pioneer and Global Arrays Virtual Office Hours for Data Access and Support](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/ooi-pioneer-and-global-arrays-virtual-office-hours-for-data-access-and-support/928)
**Author:** [@amber.coogan](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/u/amber.coogan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 9:49pm UTC](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/ooi-pioneer-and-global-arrays-virtual-office-hours-for-data-access-and-support/928 "2026-03-05T21:49:59Z")
The Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) Coastal Pioneer and Global Arrays Data Team at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is excited to introduce our virtual office hours, where we’ll be available to address any data … --- ## [OOI Community Status Update](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/ooi-community-status-update/970)
**Author:** [@amber.coogan](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/u/amber.coogan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 5:18pm UTC](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/ooi-community-status-update/970 "2025-09-12T17:18:19Z")
Dear OOI Community, We want to share with you important updates about the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) for the upcoming year. The U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF) FY2026 budget request proposes a reducti… --- ## [July Virtual Office Hours for Data Access & Support: OOI Pioneer & Global Arrays](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/july-virtual-office-hours-for-data-access-support-ooi-pioneer-global-arrays/946)
**Author:** [@amber.coogan](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/u/amber.coogan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 8:19pm UTC](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/july-virtual-office-hours-for-data-access-support-ooi-pioneer-global-arrays/946 "2025-07-01T20:19:36Z")
The Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) Coastal Pioneer and Global Arrays Data Team at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is excited to introduce our virtual office hours, where we’ll be available to address any data … --- ## [OOI-RCA Virtual Office Hours for Data Access & Support](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/ooi-rca-virtual-office-hours-for-data-access-support/933)
**Author:** [@amber.coogan](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/u/amber.coogan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 3:11pm UTC](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/ooi-rca-virtual-office-hours-for-data-access-support/933 "2025-05-28T15:11:07Z")
Join the OOI-RCA Data Team for our Monthly Virtual Office Hours: :date: Monday, June 9th, 2025 :one\_o\_clock: 1–2 PM PT / 4–5 PM ET :round\_pushpin: On Zoom (Open to all!) Whether you’re a seasoned user or just getting… --- ## [OOI-RCA Data Team Monthly Virtual Office Hours for Data Access & Support](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/ooi-rca-data-team-monthly-virtual-office-hours-for-data-access-support/908)
**Author:** [@amber.coogan](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/u/amber.coogan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 4:30pm UTC](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/ooi-rca-data-team-monthly-virtual-office-hours-for-data-access-support/908 "2025-04-24T16:30:35Z")
Join the OOI-RCA Data Team for our Monthly Virtual Office Hours: :date: April 28 :one\_o\_clock: 1–2 PM PT / 4–5 PM ET :round\_pushpin: On Zoom (Open to all!) Whether you’re a seasoned user or just getting started, we’r… --- ## [Data stream parameters simplified to ease access](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/data-stream-parameters-simplified-to-ease-access/559)
**Author:** [@dtrewcrist](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/u/dtrewcrist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 2:07pm UTC](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/data-stream-parameters-simplified-to-ease-access/559 "2022-08-25T14:07:25Z")
We are in the process of changing the values of data stream parameters to be more Climate and Forecast (CF) compliant and to make the data you are looking for easier to find. For example, the parameter “pressure\_depth” h… --- ## [Efforts to standardize data continue](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/efforts-to-standardize-data-continue/486)
**Author:** [@dtrewcrist](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/u/dtrewcrist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 4:07pm UTC](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/efforts-to-standardize-data-continue/486 "2022-05-02T16:07:28Z")
The OOI Data Teams have recently made great strides in ongoing efforts to standardize data, making it easier for users to understand what OOI data and metadata are available. Efforts have focused on improving labeling, d… --- ## [OOIFB survey seeking data users input on Data Explorer: Please let us know what you think!](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/ooifb-survey-seeking-data-users-input-on-data-explorer-please-let-us-know-what-you-think/362)
**Author:** [@dtrewcrist](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/u/dtrewcrist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 2:24pm UTC](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/ooifb-survey-seeking-data-users-input-on-data-explorer-please-let-us-know-what-you-think/362 "2021-12-09T14:24:58Z")
Please let us know what you think! The Ocean Observatories Initiative Facility Board has a short survey to ask data users about their experiences with Data Explorer and what else we might do to help you use OOI data in … --- ## [OOI will have a virtual booth at AGU's Fall Meeting](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/ooi-will-have-a-virtual-booth-at-agus-fall-meeting/349)
**Author:** [@dtrewcrist](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/u/dtrewcrist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 7:44pm UTC](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/ooi-will-have-a-virtual-booth-at-agus-fall-meeting/349 "2021-11-23T19:44:11Z")
OOI has a virtual booth at AGU this year. Join us for lots of great programming: https://bit.ly/OOibooth. Topics include: an update on the Pioneer relocation ongoing research in the north Atlantic using OOI data … --- ## [May 31st deadline to help define objectives of Pioneer Array at new MAB location](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/may-31st-deadline-to-help-define-objectives-of-pioneer-array-at-new-mab-location/208)
**Author:** [@dtrewcrist](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/u/dtrewcrist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 7:07pm UTC](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/may-31st-deadline-to-help-define-objectives-of-pioneer-array-at-new-mab-location/208 "2021-05-24T19:07:06Z")
Applications to apply for the Pioneer Array Innovations Lab 2 are due on May 31st. The Lab will be held each day during the week of June 21-25 (about 5-6 hours each day). During this Lab, participants will work to iden… --- ## [New version of Data Explorer launched](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/new-version-of-data-explorer-launched/196)
**Author:** [@dtrewcrist](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/u/dtrewcrist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/new-version-of-data-explorer-launched/196 "2021-05-05T15:03:46Z")
Five new instruments. Global search capability to make searches easier. Printing of custom time-series & data comparison charts. These are but some improvements made to Data Explorer v1.1 in response to users’ feedback.… --- ## [NSF announces Pioneer Array Move to MAB in 2024](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/nsf-announces-pioneer-array-move-to-mab-in-2024/195)
**Author:** [@dtrewcrist](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/u/dtrewcrist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 7:37pm UTC](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/nsf-announces-pioneer-array-move-to-mab-in-2024/195 "2021-05-03T19:37:46Z")
NSF announced the next location of the OOI Coastal Pioneer Array is the Mid-Atlantic Bight (MAB) and the move will take place in 2024. The geographic footprint championed during the NSF-sponsored Innovations Lab #1 is t… --- ## [Did you know PIs can add instruments to OOI infrastructure?](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/did-you-know-pis-can-add-instruments-to-ooi-infrastructure/151)
**Author:** [@dtrewcrist](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/u/dtrewcrist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2021, 6:28pm UTC](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/did-you-know-pis-can-add-instruments-to-ooi-infrastructure/151 "2021-03-01T18:28:17Z")
In this month’s issue of Download, read about how a PI-added Cabled Instrument is providing real-time sonar measurements of hydrothermal plume emissions. It is but one example of how PIs are thinking about how they can h… --- ## [Data Explorer measures Oregon Fire Impacts](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/data-explorer-measures-oregon-fire-impacts/139)
**Author:** [@dtrewcrist](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/u/dtrewcrist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2021, 3:15pm UTC](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/data-explorer-measures-oregon-fire-impacts/139 "2021-02-12T15:15:13Z")
Lots of data and visualizations are possible using Data Explorer. Check out this example where the Endurance Array measured impacts of Oregon forest fires: --- ## [New Discrete Water Sampling Spreadsheets Available](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/new-discrete-water-sampling-spreadsheets-available/132)
**Author:** [@dtrewcrist](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/u/dtrewcrist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 5:53pm UTC](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/new-discrete-water-sampling-spreadsheets-available/132 "2021-02-04T17:53:38Z")
Another step in making OOI data accessible and available to data users. We’ve recently added a common template to provide a full set of discrete water sample data from cruises, including details for Niskin bottles, CTD i… --- ## [January 31 deadline for applications to help decide future of Pioneer Array](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/january-31-deadline-for-applications-to-help-decide-future-of-pioneer-array/127)
**Author:** [@dtrewcrist](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/u/dtrewcrist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/january-31-deadline-for-applications-to-help-decide-future-of-pioneer-array/127 "2021-01-29T15:27:22Z")
Time is fast approaching. January 31 at midnight (leeway given to individual time zones) is the deadline to apply to participate in the process to decide the future location of the Pioneer Array. OOIFB and NSF have lau… --- ## [Microlab re potential Pioneer relocation on January 13](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/microlab-re-potential-pioneer-relocation-on-january-13/105)
**Author:** [@dtrewcrist](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/u/dtrewcrist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 4:02pm UTC](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/microlab-re-potential-pioneer-relocation-on-january-13/105 "2021-01-11T16:02:28Z")
There’s a microlab to explain the process of soliciting community input on the potential relocation of Pioneer Array on 13 January 2021 at 1-2:30. Registration is required to participate. Learn more here: https://ooifb… --- ## [Potential Relocation of the Pioneer Array in 2023](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/potential-relocation-of-the-pioneer-array-in-2023/87)
**Author:** [@dtrewcrist](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/u/dtrewcrist)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/potential-relocation-of-the-pioneer-array-in-2023/87 "2021-01-11T16:00:01Z")
At the recent AGU meeting, an initial discussion of the process of deciding if, where, and how to move the Pioneer Array was held. Here’s a recording of that discussion: https://youtu.be/Wuc-Be-IFVA --- ## [Building a Community of Practice for OOI Biogeochemical Sensor Datasets](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/building-a-community-of-practice-for-ooi-biogeochemical-sensor-datasets/51)
**Author:** [@chris.wingard](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/u/chris.wingard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 2:32pm UTC](https://discourse.oceanobservatories.org/t/building-a-community-of-practice-for-ooi-biogeochemical-sensor-datasets/51 "2020-10-23T14:32:11Z")
Building a Community of Practice for OOI Biogeochemical Sensor Datasets Efforts to develop “a Community of Practice for OOI Biogeochemical Sensor Datasets” are well underway. See the page linked above for more informati…