# CeNCOOS

- **Website:** <https://cencoos.org>
- **Primary alias:** `cencoos.org`

## Description

CeNCOOS, the Central and Northern California Ocean Observing System, serves as a vital resource for high-quality ocean data and integrated information, supporting the sustainable management of marine resources. This US Government-accredited organization operates from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute and collaborates with various institutions, including universities and governmental agencies. CeNCOOS specializes in the collection and dissemination of real-time data on critical oceanic issues such as harmful algal blooms, ocean acidification, and ecosystem health.

The organization maintains an extensive data catalog comprising over 1,000 observational and model datasets, which are invaluable to scientists, resource managers, and engaged citizens. Services include advanced integrated assessment tools for Marine Protected Areas and innovative technologies like animal telemetry. With a mission to translate data into actionable insights, CeNCOOS strives for a thriving coastal ecosystem in California, backed by a national framework that enhances its operational capabilities. Its funding comes from various federal programs and philanthropic partnerships dedicated to promoting ocean health and sustainable management practices.

## Industries

- 📊 Business and Consumer Services
- 🏭 Heavy Industry and Engineering
- 🏭 Waste Water and Environmental _(under Heavy Industry and Engineering)_
- 🖥 Computers Electronics and Technology
- 🖥 Green and Renewable Technology _(under Computers Electronics and Technology)_

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/CeNCOOS)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/cencoos)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/cencoos)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id5-6FjDbo/w/317/h/69/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1744778329148)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id5-6FjDbo/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1744778329301)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flamingo | #e95b21 | accent |
| Bahama Blue | #005c90 | dark |
| Viking | #5bc0de | light |

## Fonts

- Avenir Next LT Pro bold — asset _(custom)_
- Helvetica Neue — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id5-6FjDbo/w/1500/h/500/idT6qpyw54.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1744778328957)

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