News
Dive into our news section for the latest in coastal ocean observation in the Southeast, featuring webinars, new data, products, and community stories.
Events
March 4, 2026
SET Webinar Series: Partner Spotlight on the South Atlantic Salt Marsh Initiative
Join us on March 27, 2026, from 2:00 - 3:00 PM (ET) for the SECOORA SET Webinar Series where they will spotlight South Atlantic Salt Marsh Initiative (SASMI). This webinar will bring together SET Community of Practice members and partners to explore SASMI’s regional approach to salt marsh conservation and the role of scientific data in supporting restoration and coastal...
News
February 20, 2026
Abbey Wakely Joins SECOORA as Director of Communications and External Affairs
SECOORA welcomes Abbey Wakely as their new Director of Communications and External Affairs, where she will lead strategic engagement, communications, and external relations to strengthen the organization’s regional impact.
News
January 20, 2026
SECOORA Request for Proposals for a Data System Development, Operations, and Maintenance Service Provider
SECOORA seeks a Data System Development, Operations, and Maintenance (DMAC) service provider to act as a strategic partner while maintaining the current SECOORA Data System. Proposals are due to SECOORA by 5:00 PM ET, March 31, 2026.
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,