Open Ocean Data, From Coast to Coast to Coast
The Canadian Integrated Ocean Observing System (CIOOS) brings together ocean data from Canada’s ocean observing community, enabling an ecosystem for ocean intelligence. Explore an ocean of open-source data, all in one place, and ready to drive discovery.
Built by Canada’s ocean observing community.
Open to everyone.
Canada’s ocean observing community saw a need to bring together observations from across the country and make them freely available to anyone who needs them. CIOOS was established in 2019 to meet that need. MEOPAR has always supported it as a core funder and, since 2025, it has established the national Coordination Office as a MEOPAR team.
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Explore the Data
Discover, map, filter, and download open ocean data from across Canada u2014 all in one place.
- Data Catalogue
- Catalogue Map
- Data Explorer
Innovate Together
Join a growing community of practice advancing AI and new methods for ocean data.
- AI innovation
- Community of practice
Build Your Capacity
Training, guidance, and purpose-built tools to help you manage and use ocean data to FAIR standards.
- Training
- Data management guide
- Domain-specific tools
National Ocean Data Space
CIOOS is a selected participant in the Digital Research Alliance of Canadau2019s National Data Spaces pilot u2014 helping shape harmonized standards, stronger data governance, and sustainable long-term infrastructure for ocean data in Canada.
National Data Space (DRAC)
Who is CIOOS For?
For Ocean Researchers
- Direct access to Canada’s most comprehensive open-access ocean data
- Standardized, searchable datasets spanning coast to coast to coast
- Ocean-domain-specific data management tools
For Government Funders
and Policymakers
- A partner to manage funded-program data and make it reusable (FAIR/CARE)
- Standardized, open data that bridges science and policy
- An evidence base to track environmental change and evaluate program impact
For the Ocean Sector and Commercial Collaborators
- National-scale data that sharpens business decisions
- Reduced uncertainty and new opportunities surfaced
- Standardized, open-access data across Canada’s coasts and waterways
Collaborate with Us
MEOPAR’s Joint partnerships exist to raise the floor for the entire ocean science sector. Building shared infrastructure removes barriers and multiplies the impact of every dollar invested in Canadian ocean research. If you have an initiative, tool or idea that could create a ripple effect across the research community, consider pitching a partnership and help shape the next chapter of Canadian ocean science.
Apply for FundingWHY become a MEOPAR Partner?
Greater Reach
MEOPAR’s national network puts your project or mission research in front of people who can help it scale.
Program Scale-up Support
Plug into existing platforms, programs and funding streams designed to amplify new ideas.
Flexible Funding
MEOPAR’s funding streams are adaptable, allowing us leeway for programming innovation.
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