IODE/OBIS is seeking a OBIS/eDNA Scientific Consultant.
IODE/OBIS is seeking a OBIS/eDNA Scientific Consultant. Among the many biodiversity data types, OBIS is pioneering the open sharing of DNA-based observations, particularly those derived from environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding. These approaches are rapidly gaining[...]
Establishment of the NODC in Poland
The Institute of Oceanology of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IOPAN) was established in 1983, evolving from the Marine Station in Sopot, which had operated since 1953. As Poland’s leading marine research institution, IOPAN conducts[...]
ODIS is welcoming a new collaboration with Universal Plastic
Universal Plastic has officially joined the Ocean Data and Information System (ODIS). This partnership ensures that plastic cleanup data collected through Universal Plastic’s app becomes visible to IOC member states and the global ocean community, strengthening efforts[...]
ICAN 2025: Building Knowledge, Taking Action(virtual workshop)
ICAN 2025: Building Knowledge, Taking Action Virtual Workshop September 30, October 1-2 2025 1pm-4pm UTC The 2025 International Coastal Atlas Workshop will be held online from September 30 to October 2, 2025, with a series[...]
Training Course: Data quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) in the Ocean Decade
A new training course is launched, organised by the Decade Coordination Office for Ocean Data Sharing in collaboration with many experts and OTGA. This course will give an introductory view of data quality assurance and[...]