Data services help researchers, public bodies, industry and public users find reliable marine information.

Access marine data

Find, understand and request marine datasets

Users can search for datasets, view metadata, download open-access data or submit a data request where data is not directly available.

Data routes

Choose the right data route

Different users need different entry points depending on whether they want to discover, view, download, request or submit data.

Data request

Request data that is not directly available for download.

Submit data

Contribute research, monitoring, citizen science or survey data.

When you find a dataset

Use dataset metadata, access conditions and support routes to find and request the marine data you need.

View metadata

Read dataset information to understand scope, ownership, format and access conditions.

Download open data

Where data is open access, download it directly through the relevant service.

Request unavailable data

Where data is not directly available, submit a data request for support.

Ask for help

Use the data request email route for support, guidance or access questions.

Request support

For help accessing marine data, contact the data requests team.