NOAA Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Research Act

This bill mandates the establishment of a global ocean monitoring and observing research program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The program's core purpose is to provide high-quality global ocean environmental data and information to enhance scientific understanding and improve capabilities for climate, weather, and ocean services. Key activities include developing and improving sustained global in-situ ocean monitoring systems, such as the One-Argo system, and supporting basic and applied research to understand ocean health and the ocean economy. The program will also focus on improving the **findability, accessibility, and usability** of environmental data and research products, while undertaking interdisciplinary earth-system research on topics like ocean heat content, Arctic changes, and ocean carbon. It requires coordination with various federal, state, academic, and international partners, and aims to accelerate the development of ocean observing technologies for forecasting extreme weather events. The bill promotes building research capacity through autonomous systems, integrating **artificial intelligence** for data optimization, and establishing a framework for prioritized activities and annual reviews. The Administrator is authorized to provide **financial assistance** through competitive grants to support these research projects.