LiveOcean

Authors

Parker MacCready, University of Washington - Seattle CampusFollow
Jilian Xiong, University of WashingtonFollow
Roxanne Carini, University of WashingtonFollow
Jan Newton, University of WashingtonFollow

BOOC Keywords

ocean model, biogeochemistry, Pacific Northwest, hypoxia, ocean acidification, harmful algal blooms, aquaculture, fisheries, IOOS, NANOOS, Salish Sea, Puget Sound, Washington, Oregon

Abstract

LiveOcean is a realistic numerical model of ocean circulation and biogeochemistry for the coastal and estuarine waters of the Salish Sea and Pacific Northwest. Daily three-day forecasts are processed into different formats that provide useful information for a wide variety of stakeholders. Applications include predictions of hypoxia, ocean acidification, harmful algal bloom movement, and the effects of treated sewage discharge. The model also has an archive of over a decade of hindcasts which are used in several basic science research projects.

Recommended Citation

MacCready, Parker; Xiong, Jilian; Carini, Roxanne; and Newton, Jan (2025) "LiveOcean," Benefits of Ocean Observing Catalog (BOOC): Vol. 3: Iss. 1, Article 11.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15351/3068-2320.1117

Document Type

Article