Welcome Seafarers!

How do you use the ocean?

Fishermen Find out where the fish may be hiding
Boaters and Sailors Discover where ocean currents are going
Swimmers, Surfers and Divers Check out ocean temperatures and wave heights before you drive
Simply click on what you're interested in to begin your underwater voyage.

Looking for more than just New Jersey?

What's a COOLroom?
In the COOLroom, scientists from Rutgers University pull together data from satellites, coastal radars and underwater weather stations. TheCOOLroom.org is the place where this information is processed and posted on the web for you to use to make the most of New Jersey's Coastal resources.

Where you can find the Underwater Weather for the New Jersey Coast.

Hurricane Watch
Ocean waters with temperatures greater than 80°F can help lead to hurricane formation. You can track Sea Surface Temperatures right here on the COOLroom.

Ernesto
August 29, 2006

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August 28, 2006

Alberto
June 6, 2006

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c.o.o.l. classroom
A new web site featuring the latest ocean science and instrumentation just for cool students!

What's Up?
Read about recent events in our Highlights and News section.

Learn More!
Check out our Education Center for valuable ocean science knowledge.

See the Shore
Check out some nifty COOLcams around the state.

What Does an Oceanographer Look Like?
A new one minute downloadable film by Randy Olson