Integrated Data Network

Current, credible and comprehensive data are only useful if people have ready access.  The process of coastal and marine spatial planning requires efficient [rapid, easy, etc.] access to multiple, concurrent data streams from widely disparate sources.

Projects in this category support the development of an integrated data network aimed at making pertinent information accessible for all ocean users including coastal managers, renewable energy project proponents, scientists and conservation organizations.




Integrated Data Network
*prior to 2011, SeaPlan operated under the name “Massachusetts Ocean Partnership (MOP)”

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Data Integration for MA Ocean Plan

Integrate and analyze key datasets for the development of the MA Ocean Plan

Completed

MOP, ASA, EEA

MA Marine Metadata Catalogue

Provide an online  catalogue of coastal and ocean data

Completed; more work in progress

MOP; EEA; Stone; NASA; NERACOOS; NEODP; ASA;

Data Network Conceptual Design

Develop design concept and recommendations for implementation of a data network

Completed

ASA, MOP; EEA

Data Network Prototypes

Provide demonstration of data network concepts to promote technological innovation and data sharing

In Progress

MOP; ASA; NOAA; EEA; NERACOOS; NEODP; Canada DFO; Univ. of Dalhousie

Massachusetts Ocean Resource Information System (MORIS)

Improve current MA ocean data portal  to enhance access to ocean data and promote data sharing

In Progress

MOP; EEA (CZM & MassGIS); ASA; The Open Planning Project

Northeast Ocean Data Portal

Develop a northeast regional data portal to support and facilitate data sharing and accessibility

In Progress

SeaPlan; NERACOOS; NROC; NOAA; ASA; TNC; GMRI; MA; ME; RI