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modules, supported by Fundo Clima and the basis for the improvement that has identify changes in the levels of readiness tunity, marine animals), under the responsi-
MCTI, are in progress, with 12 (twelve) buoys been sought, within the scope of the and risks to its sustainability; (h) The assess- bility of groups of researchers from various
and 12 (twelve) tide gauge stations installed GOOS-Brasil Program, in strict adherence ment must be based on metrics that allow institutions. Other groups will be created,
in different locations along the Brazilian coast. to the trends that have been observed, at determining the level of implementation of transversally, which will work together with
The SiMCosta Portal (www.simcosta.furg.br) an international level, based on this docu- the system, its performance, data provision the groups responsible for data collection.
makes meteorological data freely available in ment, in which the implementation of an and impacts on society. They are: Best Practices (data sharing, devel-
real-time to users in general. integrated and sustainable system for the The language and architecture of the opment of equipment and sensors), Ocean
observation of the oceans starts to obey ocean monitoring system introduced by Modeling (hydrodynamics, waves, dispersion
Best Practices in Ocean Observation the following principles: (a) The monitor- FOO can be summarized in essential ocean of pollutants) and Data Network. The Data
Program (MePrO) ing of environmental parameters and the variables, requirements, observation of sys- Network is responsible for managing and
study of oceanic processes must be primari- tem elements, management of data and distributing the data collected by the instru-
The Best Practices in Ocean Observation ly done through measurements of essential information products, readiness levels, in- ments and sensors on the platforms, and the
Program (MePrOs), coordinated by COPPE/ ocean variables (EOVs), as defined by the corporation of coastal and oceanic obser- Best Practices program aims to define strate-
UFRJ, consists of a national, multidisciplinary Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) vations, as well as feedback loops, address- gies and procedures for best practices for ob-
program, transversal to other monitoring ac- program, and composed of physical, chem- ing societal challenges and needs (Figure 1). serving the oceans and coastal zones. Figure
tions in coastal and oceanic regions, which ical, and biological variables (or groups of Considering the reflections made by the 2 illustrates the new organizational proposal
seeks the best practices in meteoceano- variables) that contribute to characterize the international scientific community, as well of the Executive Committee of GOOS-Brasil,
graphic measurements. The project involves terrestrial climate; (b) The implementation of as users of oceanic and coastal observa- currently being approved by the CIRM.
a series of activities, associated with the observation networks must consider the level tions in the country, the GOOS-Brasil Pro- GOOS-Brasil will have three expert pan-
development and documentation of meth- of social and scientific relevance, as well as gram has also been carrying out discussions els for scientific advice in Oceanography
ods, protocols, procedures and common their observational feasibility; (c) The imple- on its restructuring, considering the basic and Climate, Biogeochemistry, and Biology
standards for carrying out sampling and mentation of good data collection practices principles of the Framework of Ocean Ob- and Ecosystems. The experts will identify
measurements, the creation of instrument is highly recommended, always in search of serving (LINDSTROM et al., 2012), the posi- the essential ocean variables (EOVs) to be
calibration laboratories, improvement of the best and most efficient planning, in order tive experience of other ocean observation measured along the Brazilian coast, devel-
storage systems and availability of data and to guarantee the desired accuracy for each programs such as Australia’s Integrated op strategies for implementing EOV obser-
metadata, development of data control sys- EOV measured; (d) Participation of specialists Marine Observing System (IMOS) and the vations and promote data and information
tems and general promotion of national and who will be able to assist in the elaboration of European Union’s European Global Ocean standards and interoperability. The inter-
international cooperation in research and specific observation programs, involving from Observing System (EuroGOOS). The refor- action of experts with the various obser-

development in the area of metrology for sampling standards, best practices, always mulation of GOOS-Brasil is being proposed vation networks that already exist in the
oceanographic instrumentation. The MePrOs aiming at the alignment of their operations in order to modernize its structure, orga- country is foreseen and considered funda-
program proposes to be the coordination/ with the GOOS strategic plan; (e) Observation nizing it according to the specialty of its mental for the success of the GOOS-Bra-
orientation nucleus of the “best practices” systems must improve the levels of availability members and the system and/or data col- sil Program. With these changes, it is ex-
group at GOOS-Brazil, in compliance with of data, elements of the observation system lection methodology used. In the new re- pected that the entire Brazilian oceanic
the document Global Ocean Observing Sys- and the data collection and quality control formulation of GOOS-Brasil, the following and coastal community will join efforts,
tem 2030 Strategy (from May 2019). and distribution system, thus allowing their data collection platforms are foreseen: Au- mobilize resources, establish partnerships
automated, systematic, and uninterrupted tonomous (glider/AUV, drifters/ARGO etc.), with the private sector and the public in
Reformulation of GOOS-Brasil operation; (f) Innovation and research into Remote (remote sensing, HF radar, drones general, at different levels, as well as inter-
new instruments and methods should always etc.), Fixed (ground stations, tide gauges, national organizations and institutes, also
The Framework for Ocean Observ- be encouraged; (g) The observation system floating platforms, anchorages, etc.), and users of the information generated for the
ing (FOO), published in 2012, served as must be constantly evaluated, seeking to Furniture (hydrography, ships of oppor- South Atlantic and Tropical.

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