On this day in history,...
... in 1991, the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) was established by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO in response to recommendations from the Second World Climate Conference (1990, Geneva). GOOS was designed as a permanent global framework for ocean observations, modeling, and data analysis, supporting climate research, operational oceanography, and the sustainable use of marine resources.
Although the exact date of its official launch remains unclear, March 15, 1991, serves as a reference point for recognizing the beginning of this critical international initiative. If you have information on the precise date or details of GOOS's first official meeting, please let us know so we can incorporate it.
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