Reviewing the use and accessibility of Marine Data across Government and Industry

The workshop was held at IMarEST on 5th November 2007 and aimed to give background to current data initiatives, identify applications which would benefit from an improved coordination between industry and government sectors, highlight current problems that are limiting the exchange of data and propose how improvements may be made within the Marine Data and Information Partnership (MDIP) framework. The meeting was organised as a series of presentations and breakout groups that discussed specific topics and then reported to plenary.

Approximately 40 delegates attended who represented a wide range of industry and government organisations. The outcomes will be used to ensure that MDIP/MEDAG plans develop to meet all needs and recommendations will be taken to IACMST and other recommendations may develop into follow on work.

• Summary and recommendations: M Charlesworth (MEDAG). Presentation and document.

• General Introduction and Objectives of the day: C. Grant (BP)

• UKMMAS and Productive Seas Evidence Group Objectives: M. Cowling (The Crown Estate)

• The Marine Environmental Data Action Group and The Marine Data and Information Partnership: D. Cotton (MDIP)

• An Industry Perspective on needs for Marine Data: MetOcean/Coastal/Renewables: Chris Hutchins (HR Wallingford)

• System of Industry Metocean data for the Offshore and Research Community (SIMORC): Lesley Rickards (BODC)

• Assessing the Importance of the Sea to the UK Economy: David Pugh. To follow on completion of report.

• Aggregate Levy Sustainability Fund: Mark Russell (ALSF)

• Mapping for European Seabed Habitats: Natalie Coltman (JNCC)