Research programme on the effect of ocean circulation on climate. Aims to produce a global description/model of oceanic circulation based on global satellite observations, in situ physical and chemical observations collected by some 30 countries. The International Project Office is based at the Southampton Oceanography Center, UK.
WWW site maintained by WOCE Data Information Office at the University of Delaware, USA. Provides information on programme; data sources list (most data available interactively); cruise data; publications list; bibliography of WOCE science literature.
International Project Office WWW site also available