History

The Ocean Best Practices System (OBPS) was launched in 2017 to enhance the management of ocean methods. It is a project co-sponsored by the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) and the IODE.

Mission

To sustain an evolving system which fosters collaboration, consensus-building, and innovation by providing coordinated and global access to best practices and standards across ocean sciences and applications.

Organization

Hosted by the UNESCO/IOC Project Office for IODE in Oostende, Belgium.