The International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange (IODE) of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO was established in 1961.
The 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 programme coordinates a global network of more than 100 National Oceanographic Data Centres (NODCs), Associate Data Units (ADUs) and Associate Information Units (AIUs). These centres manage and make available millions of ocean observations that contribute to ocean data products and services developed and used by other IOC programmes, supporting a wide range of applications for the ocean community and society in general.
IODE Events
News and updates
ODIS is welcoming a new collaboration with Universal Plastic
Universal Plastic has officially joined the Ocean Data and Information System (ODIS). This partnership ensures that plastic cleanup data collected[...]
Vacancy: OBIS Community Engagement and Communication Officer
The OBIS secretariat is recruiting a consultant "OBIS Community Engagement and Communication Officer" The OBIS Community Engagement and Communication[...]
ICAN 2025: Building Knowledge, Taking Action(virtual workshop)
ICAN 2025: Building Knowledge, Taking Action Virtual Workshop September 30, October 1-2 2025 1pm-4pm UTC The 2025 International[...]