The Understanding Gulf Ocean Systems (UGOS) initiative seeks to improve forecasts of the Gulf of Mexico circulation in spatial and time scales useful for a broad community of stakeholders. The goal of this effort is to advance the understanding of Loop Current dynamics and improve forecasts of the physical dynamics of the region for the reduction of risks to offshore energy exploration and production, as well as for other challenges such as sea-level rise variations, forecasting hurricane intensification, and managing fisheries, among others. The third and final phase of UGOS, launched in 2022, is a major five-year coordinated program that will apply existing and emerging data to improve reliability and skill of sustained continuous operational forecast of ocean dynamics for end users.

This UGOS focused seminar series is being led by our early career researchers. It is intended to be held every month and features UGOS specific or adjacent work that could benefit both internal and external audiences.

Invited speakers will share new and exciting research findings or state-of-the-art techniques to inform a broad audience consisting of stakeholders, scientists, government employees, and early career researchers. These engaging presentations aim to initiate discussions that align with the interests of UGOS, fostering knowledge exchanges and collaborations across various fields and UGOS working groups.