The Global Sea Level Observing System (GLOSS), a component of the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), is establishing a well-designed, high-quality sea level observing network to support a broad research and operational user base.

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We are very sad to inform you that Dr David Pugh, one of the founders of the GLOSS programme, a former Director of the Permanent Service for Mean Sea Level, and former Chair of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission passed away on 1 August. He will be greatly missed by many friends and colleagues in sea level science and science management in different countries. A summary of David's life and many accomplishments has been posted on both the IOC and NOC websites.

 

Sea level data are vital for

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Research into sea level change and ocean circulation

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Coastal protection during events such as storm surges

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Providing flood warning and monitoring tsunamis

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Tide tables for port operations, fishermen, and recreation

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Defining datums for national or state boundaries

 

Sea level is one of the most useful oceanographic variables, used for a wide variety of scientific, economic and social purposes.

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