For scientists and data teams
Ocean Data Ready for Analysis in Minutes - Not Months
Unleashing the power of data for a healthier ocean
Platform Overview
The Ocean Data Platform (ODP) is a cloud-based geospatial platform that unlocks the power of ocean data to protect and restore our ocean. For scientists and data teams who spend more time finding and wrangling data than doing research, ODP unifies open and private datasets into a harmonized, standards-based catalog with secure collaboration and built-in compute. You can find, use, and share ocean data—fast and easily. The platform is free to use at its top tier.
Access Data Seamlessly
Instantly find harmonized global ocean datasets.
Upload Data and Collaborate
Upload your own data, share insights, and invite your team.
Save Time on Analysis
Analyze vast datasets quickly and efficiently.
For Data Providers
Looking for a trusted home for your datasets? Want to amplify your impact and reach more users? Share your data on the Ocean Data Platform.
SHARE | MANAGE | TRACK
“We hope to inspire other companies to get involved in sharing data to support SDG14. The Ocean is our working environment and taking care of it is not only a priority, but our way to contribute to sustainable seas.” Sandy Spork, TGS
For Data Users
Access a world of ocean data brought together on one easy-to-use platform - with catalog and workspace seamlessly connected.
DISCOVER | ACCESS | ANALYZE
“You can think of it as the Spotify of ocean data. Their focus is on bringing diverse “albums” of marine information into a high-powered streaming ecosystem.” Brenda Varguez, Ocean Data Platform user
Access Data Seamlessly
Ocean data is fragmented. We unify it.
The Ocean Data Platform transforms scattered datasets—making ocean data easier to find, use, and trust. Built on FAIR principles, it brings public, private, and community data together on one cloud-based platform.
Harmonized catalog with machine-readable metadata (schema.org)
OGC/STAC-compatible APIs and SDKs for seamless integration
Vector tiling and geospatial services for instant exploration of large datasets
Discoverable, comparable, and accessible data for all users.
The Ocean Data Catalog unites physical, biological, geological, human activity, environmental ocean data. It supports both public and private datasets, globally.
Flagship Public Datasets: High-value data from leading repositories, onboarded for faster, smarter ocean analysis.
Unique Private Data: Rare datasets from the private sector—now unlocked and made public for the first time.
Hidden Gems: Rich datasets from smaller, lesser-known sources, onboarded to reach a wider audience.
Continuous expansion and a commitment to FAIR principles ensure the Catalog remains a leading resource for ocean data discovery and collaboration. The Ocean Data Catalog is fully open access.
The Ocean Data Catalog
Upload Your Own Data - And Collaborate
Sharing ocean data shouldn’t be hard.
Uploading, standardizing, governing, and sharing data across institutions is often slow and error-prone. The Ocean Data Platform makes collaboration easy.
Self-service onboarding—with or without code
Role- and project-based access controls
Built-in governance—licenses, lineage, audit logs
Structured data lifecycle that ensures quality and trust for both open and sensitive data.
Save Time on Analysis
Leverage the integrated workspace
Moving large geospatial datasets to desktop tools slows teams and disrupts collaboration and reproducibility. The Ocean Data Platform (ODP) speeds up workflows with an integrated workspace combining scalable compute and direct cloud-based data access.
Jupyter workspaces with scalable Dask compute
Fully integrated with the catalog, APIs, and SDKs
Analyze, visualize, and share results within the platform
Reproducible workflows with minimal setup.
Together to Protect and Restore
The science is clear: we must protect 30% of our ocean by 2030. With just 8.3% currently protected, there’s a long way to go. HUB Ocean is contributing with advanced data and technology capabilities. This mission involves everyone—researchers, philanthropists, governments, and business leaders. Join us in turning data into action to make 30x30 a reality.
About HUB Ocean
HUB Ocean is an independent, non-profit foundation headquartered in Norway, operating globally. Born from a collaboration between the World Economic Forum and the Aker Group, we lead the Ocean Data Action Coalition for the Ocean Panel and support the UN Ocean Decade through the UN Corporate Data Group.
Oslo, Norway (Headquarters)
27+ Strategic Partners.
We Want to Work With You
Science and Research Institutions
We partner with leading research institutions worldwide, serving them with a performant platform with strong data and collaborative capabilities.
Governance, Funders, Vessels, NGOs
Protecting and Restoring our ocean is an "‘all of society’ effort. We are always looking for new partners to join forces with.
Ocean Industries and Financial Institutions
We partner with forward-thinking companies contributing ocean data and with organizations seeking better ocean data for decision-making.
HUB Ocean is Supported by:
Accenture
Akastor
Aker Biomarine
Aker Solutions
Aker Horizons
Aker Asa
Aker BP
Aker Qrill Company
BAHR
Cognite
DNB
Mercuria
Microsoft
Solstad Offshore
Accenture Akastor Aker Biomarine Aker Solutions Aker Horizons Aker Asa Aker BP Aker Qrill Company BAHR Cognite DNB Mercuria Microsoft Solstad Offshore
Getting Started on the Ocean Data Platform
Consult our getting started guide or view the tutorial.
Continue reading to get to know the platform’s key features