NODC Italian Oceanographic Data Centre

Italy’s National Oceanographic Data Centre is the national reference for the UNESCO oceanographic data exchange system.

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About NODC Italian Oceanographic Data Centre

The NODC Italian Oceanographic Data Centre is Italy's National Oceanographic Data Centre. It serves as the Italian reference within the International Oceanographic Data Exchange System (IODE) of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC).

The site provides access to marine data through several services. Its Search and Download Service offers an archive of physical and biogeochemical measurements collected from 1880 to the present in the Mediterranean Sea and neighboring basins. Data are supplied by Italian marine science institutions, with minor contributions from other countries. A Data Viewer shows fixed observatories in the Adriatic Sea and recent data recorded by OGS. A separate Euro-Argo-Italy site provides data from drifters, floats and gliders in the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Southern Ocean and Atlantic Ocean. The site also publishes news and information on projects such as EUROqCHARM and ENVRI-FAIR.

It suits researchers, students and others who need validated Italian marine observations and information on related monitoring activities.

Key features

  • Search and download physical and biogeochemical marine data archive
  • Data from 1880 to today for Mediterranean and neighboring basins
  • Data Viewer for Adriatic Sea fixed observatories and recent OGS data
  • Access to Euro-Argo-Italy drifter, float and glider data
  • News and project updates on marine monitoring initiatives
Best for: Researchers, students and others who need validated Italian marine data.
Good for
  • Covers measurements from 1880 to the present
  • Includes physical and biogeochemical data in one archive
  • Provides archived data and real-time station data
  • Brings together data from Italian marine science institutions
Watch out for
  • Geographic coverage centered on Mediterranean and adjacent basins

NODC Italian Oceanographic Data Centre at a glance

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

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NODC Italian Oceanographic Data Centre FAQ

What is the NODC Italian Oceanographic Data Centre?
It is Italy's National Oceanographic Data Centre and the Italian reference within the UNESCO IOC International Oceanographic Data Exchange System.
What data can I download from NODC?
Its Search and Download Service gives access to controlled and validated physical and biogeochemical measurements collected from 1880 to today.
Does NODC provide real-time marine data?
Yes. Its Data Viewer shows fixed observatories in the Adriatic Sea and recent data recorded by OGS.
What areas do NODC data cover?
The archive covers the Mediterranean Sea and neighboring basins, while mobile platform data also cover the Black Sea, Southern Ocean and Atlantic Ocean.
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