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Connect Your Data

Join the community of dozens of other observers already sharing their data with the region via GLOS.

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We serve real-time, historical, and predictive observing data from the five Great Lakes, and into the watershed.

GLOS supports:

🌊 Physical data about the wind, waves, underwater environment, and more

🧪 Biogeochemical data like chlorophyll, oxygen, and toxins

🐟 Biological and ecosystem data about fish, algae, and beyond

Data sources include:

  • Buoys and Moorings
  • Shore-based systems
  • Uncrewed Systems
  • Vessels of Opportunity
  • High-frequency Radar
  • Satellites
  • Scientific Models
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Buoys and
Moorings

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Shore-based
Systems

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Uncrewed
Systems

Vessels of Opportunity

Vessels of
Opportunity

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High-Frequency
Radar

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Satellites

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Scientific
Models

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We will work with you to connect your device or data stream.

Connecting is simple and free. It usually works like this:

  1. Submit the quick form below.
  2. Work closely with GLOS staff on a data-sharing agreement. See the data management plan.
  3. When the data starts flowing, and everything looks good, it will go live on Seagull.

GLOS partners with dozens of organizations to maintain the observing network, share data, advance technology, and more.

GLOS partners with dozens of organizations to maintain the observing network, share data, advance technology, and more.

Make a direct impact in your community.

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Tens of Thousands of Yearly Users

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Hundreds of Thousands of Yearly Web Hits

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Reach Boaters, Researchers, and Water Managers

Curious about connecting data? Start here.

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