National Ocean Database and Sharing System (NODASS) Integrating National-Level Data for Enhanced Collaborative Insights

　　The National Ocean Database and Sharing System (NODASS) was officially launched in May last year (2022). As of September this year (2023), it has aggregated data from 30 domestic and international organizations, comprising 104 dataset sub-items. User visits to the platform continue to increase monthly.

　　To align with the principles of NODASS and adhere to the national data open policy, the National Academy of Marine Research initiated a range of services in May of this year (2023). These services include offering diverse data downloads, application services, and Application Programming Interface (API) integration. This enables the public to access real-time marine meteorological and hydrological observation data from the Maritime Observation System. Furthermore, the database has now made 38 datasets publicly available, significantly improving the convenience of marine data utilization and circulation. These datasets have been downloaded nearly a thousand times.

(Left to right) Wen-Chang Yang, Ph.D. Director of Marine Science and Information Research Center, NAMR｜Chien-Erh Weng, Vice President of the National Academy of Marine Research｜Cheng-Chien Liu, Distinguished Professor at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU)

　　Jian-Hong Chen, President of the National Academy of Marine Research, stated: "Since the launch of the NODASS platform with open data downloads, we have seen a 300% increase in user visits compared to last year. We remain committed to improving the platform's usability and enriching data content. We hope that users from various sectors, including government, industry, academia, and research, will not hesitate to provide us with their valuable guidance and suggestions. This collaborative effort will facilitate our ongoing enhancement of the National Oceanic Database as the foundation for our institute to become a hub for intelligent ocean governance in the government. It also plays a vital role in providing the government with a basis for diverse solutions to marine issues. Additionally, our institute has organized The First 'NODASS Master Competition' this year. By utilizing NODASS platform data and applying scientific methods and knowledge, high school students are allowed to develop their problem-solving abilities. This initiative contributes to broadening the international perspectives and worldviews of our nation's youth and nurturing students who possess the potential to engage in scientific research related to the oceans. Ultimately, this effort aims to cultivate our country's next generation of marine technology talents."

Cheng-Chien Liu, Distinguished Professor at NCKU, introduced NODASS

　　The National Academy of Marine Research hosted the "2023 National Ocean Database and Sharing System Application Seminar" on the 21st, introducing the scope of NODASS applications and sharing rich data resources from various fields. They actively engaged with both in-person and online participants, gathering feedback and engaging in comprehensive discussions. The event aimed to incorporate suggestions and support from attendees to enhance and optimize the National Ocean Database.

　　Through this event, the National Academy of Marine Research showcased practical application scenarios, assisting domestic marine research institutions and enabling the general public to collect and access nearby ocean-related data using NODASS, ultimately realizing the full potential of data sharing.