Federated Ocean Data Search
Search across multiple marine data repositories with a single query. Our federated search connects you to global ocean data resources while preserving data sovereignty.
Filters
Filters
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Pacific Ocean Temperature Dataset
Comprehensive temperature measurements across the Pacific Ocean from 2020-2023
Data Type
Temperature
Time Period
2020-01-01 to 2023-12-31
Format
NetCDF, CSV
Coral Reef Monitoring System
Real-time monitoring data from coral reef ecosystems in the Pacific
Data Type
Temperature, pH, Biodiversity
Time Period
2021-05-01 to Present (Live)
Format
JSON, GeoJSON
Pacific Marine Biodiversity Survey
Comprehensive biodiversity data from Pacific Ocean ecosystems
Data Type
Biodiversity, Species Distribution
Time Period
2018-01-01 to 2022-12-31
Format
CSV, Darwin Core
Federated Search Technology
Our federated search is powered by cutting-edge semantic web technologies and Web of Things standards.
Web of Things (WoT)
The Web of Things (WoT) provides a standardized way to describe and interact with IoT devices and their data. In the context of ocean data:
- Thing Descriptions: Standardized metadata about ocean sensors, buoys, and other data sources
- Interoperability: Common interfaces for diverse marine data collection systems
- Discovery: Enables finding and accessing ocean data sources across different providers
Semantic Web
The Semantic Web extends the traditional web with structured data and relationships, enabling:
- SPARQL Queries: Advanced search capabilities across federated data sources
- GeoSPARQL: Geospatial extensions for location-based ocean data queries
- Linked Data: Connections between related datasets, even across different repositories
- Marine Ontologies: Standardized vocabularies for ocean data concepts and relationships
Visual representation of the federated data network would be displayed here, showing how different data sources are connected through semantic relationships.
How to Use the Search
Get the most out of our federated search with these tips and example queries.
Basic Search
Use natural language to search across all federated repositories. Try these examples:
Using Filters
Refine your search with our powerful filtering options:
- Combine multiple data types (e.g., temperature + salinity)
- Filter by specific time periods for temporal analysis
- Select specific regions or draw custom boundaries
- Filter by data source or provider organization
- Use WoT profiles to find specific types of data sources
Advanced SPARQL
For advanced users, our SPARQL endpoint enables complex queries:
SELECT ?dataset WHERE {
?dataset ocean:hasParameter ocean:Temperature .
?dataset ocean:hasAnomaly "true"^^xsd:boolean .
}
Enable the SPARQL toggle in Advanced Options to access the query editor.
Ready to Discover Ocean Data?
Start searching our federated data space or contribute your own datasets to the network.