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The Ocean Infohub (OIH) Project launches its first website
TheÌýOcean Infohub (OIH) ProjectÌýis pleased to announceÌýthe launch of their websiteÌýto find useful information about OIH objectives and services. Published in February 2021, the OIH community is invited to discover the latest news and events of the project, as well as regions where the project is implemented and their official partners. Through this website, the OIH team would like to assist experts and ocean scientists in the dissemination of digital technology and sharing of ocean data.
Supported by theÌýGovernment ofÌýFlanders, Kingdom of Belgium, and implemented by theÌýIODE Project OfficeÌýof theÌýIntergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCOÌý(IOC-UNESCO), the OIH Project aims to improve access to global ocean information, data and knowledge products for sustainable development. It also focuses on fostering the discovery and interoperability of existing information systems through the development of the Ocean Data and Information System (ODIS) architecture.
As part of its key components, the OIH Project includes online resources implemented by IOC-UNESCO:ÌýOceanExpert,ÌýOceanDocs/Aquadocs, theÌýOcean Best Practices System, theÌýOcean Biodiversity Information SystemÌý(OBIS),Ìýthe World Ocean DatabaseÌý(WOD) andÌýOcean Data PortalÌý(ODP) – extended by partnerships withÌýEurOcean,ÌýMarinetraining.eu,ÌýEMODNET,Ìýand other sources in theÌýODIS Catalogue of SourcesÌý(ODIScat).Ìý
The project will benefit marine and coastal stakeholders across the globe, but its initial focus will be on responding to requests for data products and services from three regions:ÌýAfrica,ÌýLatin America and the CaribbeanÌýandÌýthe Pacific Small Island Developing StatesÌýto meet their unique user community (thematic and language) requirements. The initial priorities for the project will be to develop communities of practice, as well as to formalize partnerships with other UN agencies and international partners.
Through these actions, the OIH Project will also enable a digital ecosystem where users, from any entry point, can discover content and services that they require, while also having opportunities to become content creators themselves.
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DISCOVER OCEAN INFOHUB PROJECT WEBSITE:
https://oceaninfohub.org/
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For more information, please contact:Ìýl.scott@unesco.org
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Supported by theÌýGovernment ofÌýFlanders, Kingdom of Belgium, and implemented by theÌýIODE Project OfficeÌýof theÌýIntergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCOÌý(IOC-UNESCO), the OIH Project aims to improve access to global ocean information, data and knowledge products for sustainable development. It also focuses on fostering the discovery and interoperability of existing information systems through the development of the Ocean Data and Information System (ODIS) architecture.
As part of its key components, the OIH Project includes online resources implemented by IOC-UNESCO:ÌýOceanExpert,ÌýOceanDocs/Aquadocs, theÌýOcean Best Practices System, theÌýOcean Biodiversity Information SystemÌý(OBIS),Ìýthe World Ocean DatabaseÌý(WOD) andÌýOcean Data PortalÌý(ODP) – extended by partnerships withÌýEurOcean,ÌýMarinetraining.eu,ÌýEMODNET,Ìýand other sources in theÌýODIS Catalogue of SourcesÌý(ODIScat).Ìý
The project will benefit marine and coastal stakeholders across the globe, but its initial focus will be on responding to requests for data products and services from three regions:ÌýAfrica,ÌýLatin America and the CaribbeanÌýandÌýthe Pacific Small Island Developing StatesÌýto meet their unique user community (thematic and language) requirements. The initial priorities for the project will be to develop communities of practice, as well as to formalize partnerships with other UN agencies and international partners.
Through these actions, the OIH Project will also enable a digital ecosystem where users, from any entry point, can discover content and services that they require, while also having opportunities to become content creators themselves.
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DISCOVER OCEAN INFOHUB PROJECT WEBSITE:
https://oceaninfohub.org/
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For more information, please contact:Ìýl.scott@unesco.org
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14 April 2021
Last update:20 April 2023
