The SEAWATCH system has three main parts:

• Real time observations from oceanographic buoys

• Data from other sources (e.g. coastal stations, research ships) and numerical models.  Data management and forecasting services

• Data and information distribution

An overview of the SEAWATCH system is provided here. Many applications may be derived from the system for customised use.  Typical services include:

• Daily forecasts of wave, wind and currents

• Monitoring of offshore conditions (wave height, current speed) for assistance with marine operations

• Algae Bloom Information

• Pollution

• Oil Spill Monitoring Service (comprising hourly updates in the event of an oil spill)