Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Data Library and Archives
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Data Library and Archives (DLA) is part of the joint library system supported by the Marine Biological Laboratory and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. The DLA holds collections of administrative records, photographs, scientists’ data and papers, film and video, historical instruments, as well as books, journals and technical reports.
Tracing oceanographic and sedimentary boundary systems of the Southwest Atlantic and the location of the biologically productive sectors in the Argentine Sea
The Argentine Sea of the Southwest Atlantic is one of the world`s most productive marine regions. The zone is dominated by the complex interplay of the Brazil-Malvinas Confluence, the shelf-break fronts and the continental influx via the extended shelf area, a system that is still poorly understood. The actual make-up of this system with a […]
TransforMAR
TransforMAR is an initiative that promotes the collection of plastics and metals with a container made available by Lidl, Electrão, ABAE, Quercus and APA on Portuguese beaches and with the support of ZERO.
Treasures of the Deep
The “Treasures of the Deep” book seeks to educate children about seabed minerals and the impacts of their exploitation through deep sea mining.
Tropical Atlantic Climate and Coastal Variability
Present and discuss interesting scientific results dealing with regional oceanography (from physics to biology) and hydrology, and to strengthen the multidisciplinary scientific partnership between the countries bordering the Gulf of Guinea.
Un mare da salvare, l’importanza dell’ocean literacy
Videos produced by Sky Italia TV station about various ocean literacy matters
The Ocean Data Standards and Best Practices Project
The objective of ODSBP is to achieve broad agreement and commitment to adopt a number of standards and best practices related to ocean data management and exchange. The project is a continuation of the Ocean Data Standards Prilot Project (ODS), established and implemented jointly between JCOMM and IODE. The activities of the Project will include: […]
The Ocean Literacy Guide
Understanding the ocean is essential to comprehending and protecting this planet on which we live. The Ocean Literacy Guide presents a vision of an ocean-literate society and outlines the knowledge required to be considered ocean literate. The Ocean Literacy Guide describes the 7 most important ideas, or Essential Principles, about the ocean that all people […]
The Youth Guide for the Ocean
The Youth Guide to the Ocean is designed as an educational resource for schools, youth groups and other curious young learners. It explores the ocean from the coastal zones to the frozen poles, the deep sea to the open ocean. It takes a close look at the physical features and natural processes that shape the […]
Talks with Scientists
The Associação Portuguesa de Educação Ambiental (ASPEA) has promoted more than 20 “Talks with Scientists” in several Portuguese schools. Researchers from CESAM (University of Aveiro), MARE -UC (University of Coimbra), MARE – ISPA (Lisbon), Instituto Politécnico de Viseu and CIIMAR (University of Porto) were engaged in the initiative, where themes as coastal erosion, marine ecosystems, […]
The Impact of Coastal Erosion in Portugal
Documentary on the impact of coastal erosion in Portugal. In the winter of 2013-2014 the Portuguese coast was buffeted by severe storms and prolonged maritime unrest. The coastal areas have been in the news for the worst reasons and in recent years there has been a progressive advance of the sea in Portugal, calling into […]
Supporting Implementation of Maritime Spatial Planning in the Northern European Atlantic
SIMNORAT intends to address practical aspects of MSP (maritime spatial planning) implementation, with a specific focus on trans-boundary cooperation and the identification and sharing of best practice, in order to enhance understanding and address the issues and challenges of MSP implementation. SIMNORAT brings together a number of partners – research organisations, marine planning authorities and […]
Sea Search – Research, Conservation, Education
Sea Search is principally a scientific organisation that aims to conduct high quality, internationally recognised research in the marine realm, which can feed back into education and policy recommendations. Our focus is scientific research output, education and advice to managers with the overarching aim of promoting conservation. We work throughout the southern Africa sub-region, with […]
Shark Trust – The Great Eggcase Hunt
The Shark Trust – The Great Eggcase Hunt is a citizen science APP for the identification of shark and rays eggs. The app turns people into citizen scientists by helping them to collect and share data when they find eggcases on the beach.
Regional Seminar on Energy Efficiency Measures for Ships
Held on August 15, 2018 in Panama. Representatives from all over the region participated and had support from the European Union.
Regional Update Seminar for the Protection of Ships and Port Facilities
The Regional Update Seminar for the Protection of Ships and Port Facilities was carried out in the framework of the activities of the International PBIP Network for technical cooperation, aimed at examining aspects of maritime and port protection. The International PBIP Network, the Argentine Naval Prefecture and the OPR PROBYP S.A. participated in its organization.
Registry of Research Data Repositories
The Registry of Research Data Repositories (re3data.org) is an Open Science tool that offers researchers, funding organizations, libraries and publishers an overview of existing international repositories for research data.
Portuguese Sea Challenges Seminar
This seminar has been asserting itself in the panorama of maritime culture as a reference event at national level, bringing to the frontline the problems surrounding Portugal’s relationship with the Sea. The Portuguese Sea Challenges Seminar, brings together some of the greatest national and international experts to explore themes that explore Portugal relationship with the […]
OGC Sensor Web Enablement
The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) members are specifying interoperability interfaces and metadata encodings that enable real time integration of heterogeneous sensor webs and the Internet of Things into the information infrastructure. Developers will use these specifications in creating applications, platforms, and products involving Web-connected devices such as flood gauges, air pollution monitors, stress gauges on […]
Oil spill evaluation and response integrated tool
OSERIT is an integrated tool designed to help assessing the short term (1-5 days) environmental impact of oil pollution at sea. OSERIT oil drift and fate model interface is a 24/7 accessible support tool for evaluation of an oil spill report by MUMM duty personnel, Coast Guard Centres and other governmental authorities involved in oil […]
Ocean Data Standards Volume 3. Recommendation for a Quality Flag Scheme for the Exchange of Oceanographic and Marine Meteorological Data. Version 1.
This document describes a two-level quality flag scheme (QF) that will facilitate the exchange and integration of multi-disciplinary oceanographic and marine meteorological data. The first, or primary, level defines the data quality flags only, while the secondary level complements the first level by providing the justification for the quality flags, based on quality control tests […]
Ocean Data Standards, Vol. 4: SeaDataNet Controlled Vocabularies for describing Marine and Oceanographic Datasets – A joint Proposal by SeaDataNet and ODIP projects.
Technology for SeaDataNet Controlled Vocabularies for Describing Marine and Oceanographic Datasets – A Joint Proposal by SeaDataNet and ODIP ProjectsThe NERC Vocabulary Server provides access to groupings of standardised terms that cover a broad spectrum of disciplines of relevance to the oceanographic and wider environmental sciences communities. Using standardised sets of terms (otherwise known as […]
Ocean Frontier Institute
The Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) was established in September 2016 through a partnership led by Dalhousie University, Memorial University and the University of Prince Edward Island. An international hub for ocean research, OFI brings together experts from both sides of the North Atlantic to explore the vast potential of the ocean. The Ocean Frontier Institute […]
Ocean Literacy for all: a toolkit
Toolkit on ocean literacy, released by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, that provides a set of 16 activities that help learners of all ages to deal with sustainable development issues linked to the ocean. The toolkit is the result of a joint work and contributions of members of a global partnership. It provides […]
My Little Plastic Footprint
My Little Plastic Footprint is an app that helps you reduce your plastic consumption by going on a plastic diet. Reduce your plastic usage and choose sustainable alternatives. My Little Plastic Footprint focuses on plastic items found in the main areas of our daily lives. With every item you add to your diet, you will […]
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NOAA is an agency that enriches life through science. Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor as we work to keep the public informed of the changing environment around them. From daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings, and climate monitoring to fisheries management, coastal restoration and […]
National Oceanographic Data Committee of the Netherlands
The National Oceanographic Data Committee (NODC) of the Netherlands is the national platform for exchange of oceanographic and marine data and information, and for advisory services in the field of ocean and marine data management. The overall objective of the National Oceanographic Data Committee (NODC) of the Netherlands is to effect a major and significant […]
Minimum Information for Biological and Biomedical Investigations
A common portal to a group of nearly 40 checklists of Minimum Information for various biological disciplines. The MIBBI Foundry is developing a cross-analysis of these guidelines to create an intercompatible, extensible community of standards. The concept was realized initially through the joint efforts of the Proteomics Standards Initiative, the Genomic Standards Consortium and the […]
Marine Fauna Rehabilitation and Conservation Seminar
The seminar took place in the auditorium of the Mundo Marino educational park on August 24 and 25, 2019, in two days covering 14 hours in person (mandatory for certification), in which they were given details on the management of marine animals for rescue and rehabilitation.
Marine Geoportal of the Institute of Coastal Research
coastMap offers campaign data, model analysis and thematic maps predominantly in the Biogeosciences. Spotlights explain in a nutshell important topics of the research conducted for the interested public. The portal offers applications to visualise and download field and laboratory work and to connect the information with interactive maps. Filter functions allow the user to search […]
Long-term cooperation in support of marine meteorological and oceanographic observations and services
The World Ocean Council (WOC) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have signed a memorandum of understanding on “long-term cooperation in support of marine meteorological and oceanographic observations and services”. The partnership agreement provides a commitment and framework for the two bodies to collaborate and coordinate in advancing the role of ocean industries in collecting […]
IUCN Red List of Ecosystems
The IUCN Red List of Ecosystems Categories and Criteria is a global standard for how we assess the status of ecosystems, applicable at local, national, regional and global levels. Assessments determine whether an ecosystem is not facing imminent risk of collapse, or whether it is vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered. This will be measured by […]
