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Ocean data from varied sources, FAIR and accessible by API

The Ocean Data Platform brings together data from many sources and makes them findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable (FAIR). Findable through our catalog, accessible in the cloud via API, and interoperable and reusable through harmonisation.

Data comes from many sources including open source platforms like the World Ocean Database, industrial data, and derivative data such as the Ship Emissions dataset, as well as exclusive data that can’t be found anywhere else.

The result is a rich catalog ready for analysis and use.

Types of data available on the platform

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    Open Source

    Includes the World Ocean Database, OBIS, WoRMS, among others

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    Shared by Industry

    Includes data from aquaculture, and energy sectors among others

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    Data Bundles

    Includes groups of datasets thematic to a purpose, selected by scientists

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Building a FAIR geospatial data platform

Hear our senior data scientist explain the details of the Ocean Data Platform.

Data on the Ocean Data Platform includes large open source databases like the World Ocean Database and OBIS.

Traditionally, accessing open source ocean data involves visiting multiple websites and then downloading the data, making getting it from multiple sources time consuming as each website has its own way of navigating, and each data file formatted in its own way.

The Ocean Data Platform brings large open source databases into a singular catalog, aligns their formatting and makes them accessible via the API and ready to be used in preferred software.

Open Source Data

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Krill fishing company Aker Biomarine has shared 10 years of acoustic data on Antarctic krill populations on the Ocean Data Platform

Industries that operate in the ocean like energy, shipping and aquaculture collect vast amounts of data in their operations, but publishing and sharing the data is logistically difficult and thus data that could be shared for the common good stays hidden away.

The Ocean Data Platform makes it easy for companies to share their data and thus is amassing a useful catalog of data procured by industry. And as with all data on the platform, this data is made FAIR and accessible via API.

Data Shared by Industry

Data Spotlight: Krill

Sebastian Menze of IMR Norway has used krill data shared by Aker Biomarine to further his work in krill population analysis.

The Portfolio eViewer uses a data bundle which includes the HUB Ocean exclusive Ship Emissions dataset along with Marine Protected Areas to estimate shipping fleet risk for the financial industry.

Data Bundles

It can be a challenge to know what data is needed in order to fill ocean data gaps, conduct risk assessments, manage portfolios, identify opportunities, and comply with regulations.

Data Bundles are thematic groups of datasets packaged together that power instant insights. The are curated by our team of ocean scientists.