<div dir="ltr"><div><div>Dear West Coast Ocean Data Network, </div><div><br></div><div>The West Coast Ocean Data Portal team is pleased to announce the launch of a communication platform for the WCODN (<a href="http://Network.westcoastoceans.org">Network.westcoastoceans.org</a>). This enhancement will provide our community a new way to engage in Portal development, connect with one another, and stay up to date on news and events. <a href="http://network.westcoastoceans.org">Please visit the site, register, and engage with us in this new capacity!</a></div>
<div><br></div><div>Also, please register for the upcoming West Coast Ocean Data Network meeting Nov. 3-4, 2014 in Costa Mesa, CA. We will be conducting trainings and demos, discussing recent enhancements to the WCODP, and charting our path forward for the coming year. Visit <a href="http://westcoastoceandatanetwork.eventbrite.com">westcoastoceandatanetwork.eventbrite.com</a> to register and, if needed, apply for travel assistance. <b>The deadline for applicants looking for travel assistance is Oct. 1st.</b> Registration will close Oct. 30th. We hope to see you there!</div>
<div><br></div><div><b>Visit the West Coast Ocean Data Portal at <a href="http://Portal.westcoastoceans.org">Portal.westcoastoceans.org</a>, and join the conversation at <a href="http://Network.westcoastoceans.org">Network.westcoastoceans.org</a>.</b></div>
<div><b> </b></div><div><b>Questions? Contact Todd Hallenbeck (<a href="mailto:Todd.r.hallenbeck@Westcoastoceans.org">Todd.r.hallenbeck@Westcoastoceans.org</a>).</b></div></div><div><br></div><div><img src="cid:ii_hzmyotg90_1483ca4bd7fc150e" width="456" height="251"><br>
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