Marine Environmental Data Section
Also known as formerly: Canadian Oceanographic Data Centre - CODC (1962-1971) · formerly: Integrated Science Data Management - ISDM (2005-2013) · formerly: Marine Environmental Data Service - MEDS (1971-2005) · formerly: Oceanography and Scientific Data - OSD (2013-2015) · MEDS · SDMM · Section des données sur le milieu marin
As the national oceanographic data centre for Canada, MEDS maintains centralized repositories of some oceanographic data types collected in Canada, and coordinates data exchanges between DFO and recognized intergovernmental organizations, as well as acts as a central point for oceanographic data requests. Real-time, near real-time (for operational oceanography) or historical data are made available as appropriate.
Getting access
Not known Embargoed
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- Source states an embargo applies; length not stated by re3data.
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Open access Open
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Registration required Restricted (registration)
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About this database
| Website | https://meds-sdmm.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/isdm-gdsi/index-eng.html |
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| Subjects | Life Sciences · Natural Sciences · Biology · Geosciences (including Geography) · Zoology · Atmospheric Science and Oceanography · Geophysics and Geodesy · Animal Ecology, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research · Oceanography · Geophysics |
| Last updated | 2026-10-02 |