News
Dive into our news section for the latest in coastal ocean observation in the Southeast, featuring webinars, new data, products, and community stories.
News
August 27, 2026
SECOORA is Hiring a Grants Manager
SECOORA is hiring a Grants Manager to lead grant and subaward management across a four-state coastal ocean observing network. Based in the Southeast US. Apply now.
News
August 25, 2026
Meet the new 2026 SECOORA Board Members
SECOORA welcomes three new members to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026 - bringing fresh expertise in marine science, coastal geomorphology, and ecosystem restoration to guide our work across the Southeast.
Events
August 20, 2026
SECOORA Co-Hosts the 2026 WebCOOS Workshop In Person in La Jolla, CA
The 2026 WebCOOS Workshop convened in person on July 21-22, 2026 in La Jolla, CA. 45 attendees representing all 11 IOOS Regional Associations and national partners joined this collaborative workshop to discuss webcam-derived coastal products, stakeholder needs, and the network's transition into its next phase under IRA T2.
What we do:
Ensure Healthy Coastal Oceans for Resilient Futures
Our observing system provides access to historical and real-time coastal ocean data that advances science, technology innovation, and product development. Insights generated from our observing data ensure the right decisions are made to secure resilient futures and safeguard coastal ocean ecosystems and communities.
Cultivate Collaborative Communities
Our network of government, industry, academics, and NGOs come together to solve problems, observe, and raise awareness of our coastal ocean. We partner with communities to enhance their understanding of and response to the effects of the changing climate. Leveraging real-time data, communities are able to to monitor and proactively address issues like flooding and beach safety.
Support Innovation and Data-Driven Decision-Making
Our data and network are essential to science-based policy and management decisions and informing regional research priorities. We utilize emerging technologies to provide the information coastal communities need to thrive in a changing world and build a flourishing blue economy.
Transforming Coastal Ocean Monitoring with Web Cameras
Experience the future of coastal ocean observing with WebCOOS (Webcam Coastal Observation System). Stream real-time live camera feeds and remotely monitor flooding, study beach erosion, monitor beach usage, and identify rip currents.
A short time lapse created from a WebCOOS camera observing storm surge during Hurricane Idalia (August 30, 2023). The camera is positioned on the Charleston Branch Pilots pier overlooking Charleston Harbor, the Cooper River, and nearby infrastructure,