Amigos de Caricoos

13/10/2026

𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲! On October 22, UCAR Center for Science Education, UCAR Center for Ocean Leadership and IOOS are teaming up for a free virtual workshop: 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺.

Educators will explore how scientists observe and monitor the ocean and discover classroom investigations focused on 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆. The workshop will also highlight activities from the IOOS K–12 Education Toolkit and opportunities for students through the National Ocean Sciences Bowl.

📅 October 22, 2026
⏰ 4–5 p.m. MDT
💻 Virtual
💲 Free

Learn more and register:
https://scied.ucar.edu/educators/teacher-professional-development/ocean-science

13/10/2026

🌊 The CARICOOS Rincón Buoy is back in the water!

The buoy is back in operation, providing real-time ocean observations to support maritime activities, coastal monitoring, and informed decision-making.

🌐 Explore the latest buoy data at https://www.caricoos.org/station/rincon/us

02/10/2026

Los períodos de oleaje más largos pueden generar oleaje más fuerte y mayor energía en la costa, incluso cuando la altura de las olas no parece particularmente elevada.

Explora las condiciones actuales del oleaje y los pronósticos en www.caricoos.org

23/09/2026

Behind every data point is fieldwork. 🌊🔬

CARICOOS continues monitoring Sargassum in La Parguera to better understand how its accumulation can influence dissolved oxygen and coastal water quality.

These ongoing observations help build a clearer picture of the impacts of Sargassum on our coastal ecosystems.

Learn more at www.caricoos.org

22/09/2026

https://news.caricoos.org/2026/09/21/marine-heatwave-bulletin-forecasts-for-september-26-2026-reposted-from-mercator-ocean-international/

Marine heatwave categories North Atlantic The marine heatwave extending from the English Channel to the Bay of Biscay is intensifying and is now mostly in the “strong” category, with “severe” and “extreme” conditions in some areas. The marine heatwave off the coasts of Portugal and Moroc...

02/09/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1NQ4DDZDLN/

Looking ahead: Sargassum amount in all regions will continue to decrease in the coming months until possibly November. Meanwhile, beaching events around the Caribbean and southeast coast of Florida will continue, but not as severe as in the summer months. We will keep a close eye on whether there are anomalous changes in the coming months.

A perspective for the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America by University of South Florida Optical Oceanography Lab ([email protected], [email protected], [email protected]) The map above shows the average Sargassum abundance for the month of August 2026, with warm colors representing higher abundance. The top co...

31/08/2026

31/08/2026

⚠️ If you’re heading to the beach or engaging in marine activities, stay informed and take the necessary precautions. Visit www.caricoos.org
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⚠️ Si vas a la playa o planificas realizar actividades en el mar, mantente informado y toma las precauciones necesarias.

Visita www.caricoos.org para conocer las condiciones del mar y la costa.

12/08/2026

🌊 How much sargassum is reaching our shores?

CARICOOS monitors sargassum weekly, combining field measurements with satellite imagery and ocean data to better understand coastal conditions.

07/08/2026

🏖️ Planning a beach day? Let Pa’ La Playa help you decide where to go.

Explore beaches across Puerto Rico and check weather conditions, waves, wind, available activities, and facilities before heading out. You can also access reviews and directions directly from the app.

🌊 Plan ahead and make informed decisions before your next beach trip with Pa’ La Playa.
Download:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pa-la-playa/id1402765796
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.caricoos.palaplaya&hl=en&pli=1