The IOW Data Portal links to services for searching oceanographic records, viewing research metadata, and discovering model data.

iow.de/data-portal.html
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About IOW Data Portal

The IOW Data Portal is a web entry point to the IOW's specialized services for sharing research findings with the public. It links to ODIN for searching and filtering records in the oceanographic database IOWDB; IOWMETA for research data, project, and cruise metadata; sections for discovering, visualizing, and using IOW model data; scientific model development resources; and an IOW DOI server for in-house datasets and publications. The page also lists contact persons for data management, RDM support, bioinformatics, modeling, and data publications, and references an IOW Data Policy 2025. Pricing and geographic eligibility are not stated.

Key features

  • Search and filter oceanographic records in IOWDB through ODIN
  • Browse IOWMETA metadata catalog for research data, projects, and cruises
  • Discover, visualize, and use IOW model data
  • Explore, apply, and adapt scientific models
  • Get DOIs for in-house datasets and publications via IOW DOI server
  • Contact data management, RDM, bioinformatics, modeling, and data publication staff
Best for: Researchers, students, and other users seeking oceanographic data, metadata, model data, or IOW datasets and publications.
Good for
  • Groups multiple IOW data services in one portal page.
  • Covers oceanographic records, metadata, model data, and DOI registration.
  • Lists named contacts for data management and related support.

IOW Data Portal at a glance

Official website
iow.de/data-portal.html
Type
Dataset
Platforms
Web
Language
English
Country
DE
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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IOW Data Portal FAQ

What is ODIN used for?
ODIN is used to search and filter data in the oceanographic database IOWDB.
What does IOWMETA contain?
IOWMETA is a metadata catalog for research data, projects, and cruises.
What is the IOW DOI server for?
It provides DOIs for in-house datasets and publications.
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