Collaborative Network
Join scientists, analysts, and designers working together on well-documented projects with defined standards.
We study the living,
the lost, and the luminous.
Data. Depth. Discovery.
Join as a Research Affiliate
A structured pathway for scientists, analysts, designers, and communicators to collaborate on rigorous ocean research with real-world impact.
Visible Contributions
Your analyses, visualizations, and research become documented and credited - not lost in informal channels.
Structured Research
Participate in projects with clear methodologies, measurable outputs, and rigorous documentation standards.
Public Communication
Learn to translate complex ocean data into accessible knowledge for broader public understanding.
About MOS
The Ocean Data Accessibility Problem
The ocean is changing quickly, but most people cannot easily access or understand the science that explains what is happening.
Huge amounts of ocean and climate data are publicly available. Scientists collect satellite observations, field measurements, and ecological data every day. However, much of this information lives inside technical datasets, academic journals, or institutional research environments that are difficult for most people to access or interpret.
At the same time, much of the work people do while exploring science never becomes visible. Scientists, communicators, educators, artists, and other collaborators often spend months analyzing datasets, building visualizations, testing ideas, or writing explanations that never turn into a formal publication. When that happens, the work often disappears. Contributors receive little recognition, and there is often no clear way to document the work they have done.
As a result, valuable analyses, communication projects, and exploratory research often remain scattered, informal, or invisible.
There is a major gap between available ocean data, public curiosity about the ocean, and the people capable of turning scientific knowledge into accessible public understanding.
The MOS Research Model
A New Model for Ocean Science Communication
The Museum of Ocean Science (MOS) is an independent ocean and climate research organization focused on open-data analysis, coastal intelligence, and public-facing scientific work.
We design and execute structured research projects using satellite and environmental datasets, produce clear climate risk briefings for coastal communities and businesses, and develop visually compelling reports that translate complex ocean data into accessible knowledge.
MOS brings together scientists, analysts, and designers to collaborate on rigorous, well-documented projects with defined standards and measurable outputs.
Our work emphasizes clarity, transparency, and reproducibility.
Who Should Apply?
MOS welcomes diverse backgrounds and expertise.
Scientists & Researchers
Oceanographers, marine biologists, climate scientists, and environmental researchers seeking to make their work more accessible.
Data Analysts
Those skilled in working with large datasets, statistical analysis, and data visualization who want to apply their skills to ocean data.
Designers & Communicators
Visual designers, science communicators, and writers who can translate complex information into compelling narratives.
Educators & Advocates
Those passionate about environmental education and making ocean science accessible to broader audiences.
Get Involved
Collaborate with MOS
Join as an affiliate or partner on open research and exhibit initiatives. Your contributions will be documented, credited, and impactful.