COAPS is almost entirely supported by grants and collaborative partnerships motivated to advance the field of ocean-atmospheric prediction studies.

The model in this global display was integrated by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory - NRL with data analysis provided by Dr. Xiaobio Xu (pictured above) at a 1/25° horizontal resolution is based on the HYbrid Coordinate
Ocean Model (HYCOM).

Partner Relationships 

COAPS has a number of ongoing partnerships with private industry, government agencies, and other research or academic institutions. We partner with some on collaborative research projects, while others make direct contributions of time, resources and money that enhance the educational experience of our students through internships, fellowships, and job opportunities. If you are a researcher or a potential industry partner, please contact us to let us know of your specific interest.

Cooperative Institutes

COAPS is a member of the Northern Gulf Institute (NGI)  and the Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies(CIMAS).

Grant Sponsors

COAPS research is supported by grants from sponsors, including: the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, DeepStar, the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative, the National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), the National Park Service, the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Schmidt Ocean Institute, the State of Florida, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the United States Department of Energy (DOE), the United States Geological Survey.