Dataone

DataONE provides products and services for observing and working with Earth data.

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About Dataone

DataONE is a community-driven project founded in 2009 that provides access to Earth and environmental data across multiple member repositories. It supports search and discovery through federation and shared metadata, including seafloor datasets from U.S. Atlantic waters and biodiversity repositories such as OBIS-SEAMAP that link with networks like GBIF and iDigBio.

It also offers DataONE Plus and managed Hosted Repositories for groups or institutions, along with training materials, webinars, and community calls. In-person short courses are not currently offered.

Key features

  • Search and discovery across multiple member repositories
  • Federated biodiversity data using shared metadata
  • Seafloor datasets from U.S. Atlantic waters
  • Dedicated hosted repositories for groups or institutions
  • Data science training materials and webinar series
  • Open community calls for new and longtime contributors
Best for: Researchers, groups, and institutions that need to find, share, or manage Earth and environmental data.
Good for
  • Access spans multiple repositories through a shared federation
  • Covers diverse data types, including seafloor and biodiversity data
  • Provides training materials, webinars, and community calls
Watch out for
  • In-person short courses are not currently offered

Dataone at a glance

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Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Dataone FAQ

Does DataONE offer in-person short courses?
No. In-person short courses are not offered at the moment, but other training materials are available and requests for team training can be sent to [email protected].
What are DataONE Hosted Repositories?
A dedicated repository solution for a group or institution's data, managed by DataONE.
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