Caribbean Coastal Ocean Observing System, Inc.
Mayagüez, Mayagüez
- UEI
- JKKDMH62JHZ7
- CAGE
- 7HR34
- Primary NAICS
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- PR-108, Mayagüez, 00682, Puerto Rico
- Website
- caricoos.org
- Founded
- 2009
- Employees
- 1-10
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Health Care
- Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
- Life Sciences Tools & Services
- SIC code
- 87 Engineering & Management Services
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Grant awards
Grant subawards
| Prime recipient | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Delaware | NA24NOSX012C0034 | $1,292,364 |
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About the company
Caribbean Coastal Ocean Observing System, Inc. (CARICOOS) is a non-profit organization based in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since 2015. The organization specializes in providing comprehensive coastal and ocean monitoring services, with a primary focus on the Caribbean region. CARICOOS operates as a critical infrastructure for environmental data collection, serving stakeholders by generating real-time oceanographic and meteorological information that supports hurricane forecasting, ecosystem assessment, and coastal hazard resilience.
Through multiple federal grant awards from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically under the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) federal grant program, CARICOOS has consistently advanced its observational capabilities. The organization's grant-funded activities include upgrading high-frequency radar systems, deploying ocean gliders, refurbishing data buoys, installing rain gauges, and conducting ocean acidification monitoring cruises. CARICOOS collaborates with academic partners like the University of Delaware and University of Puerto Rico through sub-awards, focusing on critical initiatives such as hurricane intensity forecasting, ecosystem threat assessment, and providing coastal hazard resilience training for underserved communities. Recent grant awards totaling up to $7 million have supported the organization's efforts to replace hurricane-damaged observing assets, develop maritime operation dashboards, model nearshore currents, and assess coral reef health, demonstrating its comprehensive approach to environmental monitoring and community preparedness in the Caribbean region.
Quick answers
Is Caribbean Coastal Ocean Observing System, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Caribbean Coastal Ocean Observing System, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through March 9, 2027.
What is Caribbean Coastal Ocean Observing System, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Caribbean Coastal Ocean Observing System, Inc.'s most recent federal grant award is The caribbean coastal ocean observing system INC. (caricoos) provides real-time coastal and ocean data, helping to… (NA25NOSX012C0054), from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, on June 1, 2025.
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