Unleashing the power of data for a healthier ocean
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 designed to unlock 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, the ODP unifies open and privately held datasets into a harmonized, standards-based catalog with secure collaboration and built-in compute, so you can find, use, and share ocean data - fast. The platform is completely free to use at its top tier.
Simple Access to Data
Instantly find harmonized global ocean datasets.
Time-Saving Analysis
Analyze vast datasets quickly and efficiently.
Easy Collaboration
Upload your own data, share insights, and invite your team.
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 and access metrics to track how many people viewed or downloaded your data.
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.” TGS
For Data Users
Access a world of ocean data including flagship global repositories, exclusive and rare collections of data - all brought together on one easy-to-use platform - with catalog and workspace and impact 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
Find and Trust the Right Ocean Data Fast
A unified, harmonized catalog with rich, machine-readable metadata (schema.org), OGC and STAC-compatible API, and SDK—so datasets are discoverable, comparable, and programmatically accessible in one place. Vector tiling and related geospatial services make large datasets instantly explorable.
Bring Your Own Data - And Collaborate Securely
Self‑service onboarding (no‑code wizard and code pipelines) with role/project‑based access. Built‑in governance (licenses, lineage, audit logs) and an A structured data lifecycle that ensures quality and trust for both open and sensitive data. For resilience and trust, our “Safe Haven” approach extends to multi‑cloud, multi‑region durability.
Work Where the Data Lives - Reproducible, Collaborative Compute
Workspaces with Jupyter and scalable Dask compute, integrated with the catalog, APIs, and SDK. Teams analyze, visualize, and share results in‑platform, reducing setup and keeping workflows reproducible.
Together to Protect and Restore
The science is clear: we must protect 30% of our ocean by 2030. With only 8.3% protected today, we have a long way to go. Achieving 30x30 demands an “all of society” effort, and HUB Ocean is contributing with deep data and technology capabilities. This mission involves us all—researchers, philanthropists, governments, and business leaders alike. Join us in turning data into action and making 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.
Choose your Pathway
Science and Research
Access 1000+ datasets instantly. Stop wasting weeks searching scattered databases and start analyzing in minutes either in our workspace or in your own workflow.
Governance, Funders, NGOs
Accelerating 30x30 is an "‘all of society’ effort that we contribute to with deep data and technology capabilities. We are always looking for new partners to join forces with.
Business and Finance
Start sharing your ocean data today. Only 3% of the data in public repositories comes from the private sector. You can access fit for purpose data for your ocean-related decision-making.
Latest News
HUB Ocean is largely funded 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.
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