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CIOOS

The Canadian Integrated Ocean Observing System (CIOOS) is a national network of regional associations that work together to collect, manage, and share ocean data.

CIOOS engages locally, connects regionally, and coordinates nationally to elevate Canada’s ocean monitoring to the global stage. These partnerships generate information and facilitate place-based solutions to advance our understanding of the ocean. With CIOOS, users can now discover, access, and visualize high-quality data through our online platform. By navigating these vast waters together, CIOOS helps prepare for Canada’s future by unlocking the true potential of our ocean, coasts, and waterways.

Getting started

This guide will help you get started with submitting your data to CIOOS. If you have any questions or need help, please contact the TCA Data Management Accelerator team.

Register for an account

Go to the CIOOS Metadata Entry Tool to create an account. At this time, you will need a Google account to register. If you do not have a Google account, you can create one using your existing email address by following these steps:

  1. Click Sign in on the form.
  2. Click "Use another account".
  3. Click "Create account".
  4. Fill in your name (not important).
  5. Fill in your date of birth and sex (not important).
  6. Click "Use your existing email".
  7. Write your desired email.
  8. It will send you a code to your email.
  9. Confirm account.