A portal for the ocean biogeographic information system

Oceanologica Acta
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Abstract

Since its inception in 1999 the Ocean Biogeographic Information System (OBIS) has developed into an international science program as well as a globally distributed network of biogeographic databases. An OBIS portal at Rutgers University provides the links and functional interoperability among member database systems. Protocols and standards have been established to support effective communication between the portal and these functional units. The portal provides distributed data searching, a taxonomy name service, a GIS with access to relevant environmental data, biological modeling, and education modules for mariners, students, environmental managers, and scientists. The portal will integrate Census of Marine Life field projects, national data archives, and other functional modules, and provides for network-wide analyses and modeling tools.

Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title A portal for the ocean biogeographic information system
Series title Oceanologica Acta
DOI 10.1016/S0399-1784(02)01204-5
Volume 25
Issue 5
Year Published 2002
Language English
Publisher ScienceDirect
Description 4 p.
First page 193
Last page 197
Online Only (Y/N) N
Additional Online Files (Y/N) N
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