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 catalogue
Search metadata and discover Marine Institute datasets.
Online data services
View data through maps, graphs and dynamic services such as atlas or ERDDAP.
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
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.