Photo: Data: OceanOPS (WMO-IOC) · Land: Natural Earth
We work with GOOS and partners across Challenge 7 to build a sustained observing system, from coastlines to the deep ocean, that delivers accessible, timely and actionable data.
8,561observing platforms reported a position in the 30 days to 17 October 2026.
Coordinate
Connecting the Decade Actions that address Challenge 7.
Observe
Identifying and filling capacity gaps, from coastlines to the deep ocean.
Deliver
Connecting data and its users across silos, for sustainable growth.
Ocean Decade Challenge 7 calls for a sustainable ocean observing system across all ocean basins that delivers accessible, timely and actionable data and information to all users.
Hosted by UCAR's Center for Ocean Leadership, DCO-OO connects the many Decade Actions working toward that goal, alongside GOOS and partners, so the coordination lasts beyond 2030.
Sustained observations that underpin climate monitoring, prediction and adaptation.
Fit-for-purpose data to manage marine ecosystems and track pollution.
Information that supports food from the sea and a sustainable ocean economy.
Lifting observing capacity and leaving a practical legacy for GOOS after the Decade.
Spotlight · Road to Rio 2027
Two identical online sessions to review and co-develop the draft Ocean Decade Solution Blueprint on Ocean Data, Information and Services, with a focus on barriers, milestones and the call for action.
Wed 18 Nov, 16:00–18:00 UTC · Thu 19 Nov, 07:00–09:00 UTC · Online (Zoom)
Register for a sessionCall for comments
Sections 1–3 are drafted. Tell us what's wrong, what's missing, and what your organisation could lead or support.
How to commentSolutions Blueprint
See the six proposed pathways, who is building the Blueprint, and the road to the 2027 Ocean Decade Conference.
About the BlueprintSpotlight · OSM'26 town hall
OceanObs'29 partners · 27 February 2026 · 12:45–13:45 · Forth (SEC)
View sessionConference programme
Browse the complete OSM'26 scientific programme, including every session from the Challenge 7 community.
Full programme6 Decade Implementing Partners and 11 Decade Challenge 7 Programmes are building ocean observing capacity around the world, from coastlines to the deep ocean.
Two identical sessions are offered for different time zones: 18 November 16:00–18:00 UTC and 19 November 07:00–09:00 UTC.
An online workshop bringing together Decade stakeholders to review and co-develop the draft Blueprint, with a focus on Sections 4–6: understanding and overcoming barriers, setting milestones, and the call for action.
Two identical sessions are offered for different time zones: 18 November 16:00–18:00 UTC and 19 November 07:00–09:00 UTC.
An online workshop bringing together Decade stakeholders to review and co-develop the draft Blueprint, with a focus on Sections 4–6: understanding and overcoming barriers, setting milestones, and the call for action.
Announcements
Comment on the draft Blueprint by Friday 6 November, and join one of two online workshops on 18 or 19 November.
Events
OceanObs'29 partners met at OSM'26 to discuss the scientific framework and priorities for the next OceanObs conference.
Events
Fourteen sessions, town halls and workshops from across the Challenge 7 community at OSM'26.
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