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The programme "International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange" (IODE) of the "Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission" (IOC) of UNESCO was established in 1961. Its purpose is to enhance marine research, exploitation and development, by facilitating the exchange of oceanographic data and information between participating Member States, and by meeting the needs of users for data and information products.

The IODE system forms a worldwide service oriented network consisting of DNAs (Designated National Agencies), NODCs (National Oceanographic Data Centres), RNODCs (Responsible National Oceanographic Data Centres) and WDCs (World Data Centres – Oceanography). During the past 50 years, IOC Member States have established over 80 oceanographic data centres in as many countries. This network has been able to collect, control the quality of, and archive millions of ocean observations, and makes these available to Member States.

For more information see http://www.iode.org

Collections in this community

• 1. IODE Session Summary Reports

• 2. IODE Session Working Documents

• 3. IODE Manuals and Guides

• 4. IODE Meetings and Workshop Reports

• 5. IODE Training Course Reports

• 6. IODE - Other Publications

Recent Submissions

IODE Ocean Data Portal and WIS Technology Workshop

IODE Group of Experts on Biological and Chemical Data Management and Exchange Practices (GE-BICH), Fourth Session

Ensuring an Oceanic Data Legacy of the International Polar Year 2007-2009.

IODE activities in the IOC capacity development framework

An International Harmful Algal Information System (HAIS)

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