Buoy Removal Update (April 17th, 2009)
GoMOOS wants to thank all of our dedicated users for your feedback in response to buoy funding shortfalls. Your input will be shared with legislators and other decision-makers who request it. It will surely be invaluable influencing future funding decisions.
We’re pleased to say that support from partners and sponsors has enabled us to keep some of the buoys in the water, at least for the interim. We will continue to pursue dollars from creative sources, and we hope to find a more permanent funding solution soon.
We are also now able to take donations online. Please consider a contribution to supporting GoMOOS!
Please click here to send GoMOOS your feedback directly, or call us at 207-228-1660.
Please find a complete update for each buoy below.
Massachusetts Bay Buoy A
Buoy A has secured funding from the Northeast Gateway LNG mitigation funds from the State of Massachusetts.
Western Maine Shelf Buoy B
Buoy B has secured funding from NOAA’s Integrated Ocean Observing System.
Casco Bay Buoy C
Buoy C was removed March 23rd 2009. GoMOOS continues to actively seek funds for this buoy.
New Meadows River Buoy D
Buoy D has been removed. GoMOOS continues to actively seek funds for this buoy.
Central Maine Shelf Buoy E
Buoy E has secured funding from NOAA’s Integrated Ocean Observing System.
Penobscot Bay Buoy F
Buoy F remains at risk. Thanks to a contribution from Maine Sea Grant, the buoy has not yet been removed. GoMOOS continues to actively seek funds for this buoy.
Eastern Maine Shelf Buoy I
Buoy I has secured funding from NOAA’s Integrated Ocean Observing System.
Cobscook Bay Buoy J
Buoy J has been removed. GoMOOS continues to actively seek funds for this buoy.
Scotian Shelf Buoy L
Buoy L has been removed. GoMOOS continues to actively seek funds for this buoy.
Jordan Basin Buoy M
Buoy M has secured funding from NOAA’s Integrated Ocean Observing System.
Northeast Channel Buoy N
Buoy N has secured funding from NOAA’s Integrated Ocean Observing System.
Buoy Removal Update (November 7th, 2008)
GoMOOS wants to thank all of our dedicated users for your feedback in response to buoy funding shortfalls. Your input will be shared with legislators and other decision-makers who request it. It will surely be invaluable influencing future funding decisions.
We’re pleased to say that support from partners and sponsors has enabled us to keep some of the buoys in the water, at least for the interim. We will continue to pursue dollars from creative sources, and we hope to find a more permanent funding solution soon.
Please click here to send GoMOOS your feedback directly, or call us at 207-228-1660.
Please find a complete update for each buoy below.
Massachusetts Bay Buoy A
Buoy A has secured funding from the Northeast Gateway LNG mitigation funds from the State of Massachusetts.
Western Maine Shelf Buoy B
Buoy B has secured funding from NOAA’s Integrated Ocean Observing System.
Casco Bay Buoy C
Buoy C remains at risk. Thanks to a contribution from the Portland Pilots, the buoy has not yet been removed. GoMOOS continues to seek funds for this buoy.
New Meadows River Buoy D
Buoy D has been removed.
Central Maine Shelf Buoy E
Buoy E has secured funding from NOAA’s Integrated Ocean Observing System.
Penobscot Bay Buoy F
Buoy F remains at risk. Thanks to a contribution from Maine Sea Grant, the buoy has not yet been removed. GoMOOS continues to seek funds for this buoy.
Eastern Maine Shelf Buoy I
Buoy I has secured funding from NOAA’s Integrated Ocean Observing System.
Cobscook Bay Buoy J
Buoy J remains at risk. Although no additional funds have been secured, Buoy J has not yet been removed. GoMOOS continues to seek funds for this buoy.
Scotian Shelf Buoy L
Buoy L will soon be coming out of the water.
Jordan Basin Buoy M
Buoy M has secured funding from NOAA’s Integrated Ocean Observing System.
Northeast Channel Buoy N
Buoy N has secured funding from NOAA’s Integrated Ocean Observing System.
Buoy Removal Notice (August 26th, 2008)
Due to federal funding shortfalls, several of the GoMOOS buoys (C, D, F, J and L). will likely be removed during the Fall 2008 deployment. GoMOOS is working to find a solution that will enable us to keep the buoys in the water. Your support is needed.
Please click here to send GoMOOS your feedback directly, or call us at 207-228-1660.
Why is this happening?
Over the past several years, federal funding has decreased for regional ocean observing systems like GoMOOS. The impact of reduced funding has been delayed until now because of generous non-federal contributions from States, Universities and Industry in the region. However, we have reached a critical point where the only option is to remove buoys from the water.
What is being done to prevent the buoys from coming out of the water?
GoMOOS has been working with regional partners, including the University of Maine, to garner support for the entire system during times of decreased federal funding. Five of the 11 buoys are slated to be removed this fall. Recognizing that the loss of these buoys will be an immediate threat to safety at sea, climate change research, fisheries management, and much more, we continue to reach out to secure support.
Which buoys are threatened?
Buoys D, C, F, J, and L are presently threatened for removal. NOAA funding will continue for five GoMOOS buoys: Buoys B, E, I, M and N. These funds are administered through a new organization called NERACOOS (Northeastern Regional Association of Coastal Ocean Observing Systems). In addition, Buoy A will be maintained with support from the Northeast Gateway Deepwater Port liquefied natural gas project off Massachusetts.
What can I do to help?
We need to hear from you! Please let us know how you, your business or your organization will be impacted by the removal of these buoys. Click here to send us an email or call GoMOOS at 207-228-1660. Monetary contributions could make it possible to keep the buoys from coming out of the water.
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