Establishing an Integrated Ocean Observing System for the United States

2003 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 47-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric J. Lindstrom

The Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) is a developing concept to provide the United States with a comprehensive ocean observing capability for multiple uses. Notable features of the IOOS are its basis in sound science, global and coastal components for the observing system, a priority on a comprehensive data and information management strategy, and commitment to the process of transitioning new capabilities from research to operations. Planning for the system is being coordinated by the Ocean. US Office (http://www.ocean.us).

1990 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 346-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alison Harris ◽  
Tammy Shefer

Nicaragua is celebrating ten years of revolution since the overthrow of the 45 year long Somoza dictatorship∗. In this time, the Sandinista government has attempted to construct a more democratic society with considerable achievements in the area of health, welfare and education. Indeed, health care has been a priority in spite of severe economic difficulties caused by the United States economic blockade and by the need for defence against the war waged by the counter-revolutionaries (the Contra).


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