The OBPS Repository is a secure, permanent, and searchable place for ocean practices. It is a global open accessresource, serving the needs of a broad range of ocean stakeholders. It accepts ocean science and services related methodological documents at various levels of development, adoption and maturity; not all are ‘best’ practices’, Thispermits new practices to be published, tested, and used. It also enables practices tailored for a regional application to be accessible to interested users.. The repository invites the ocean science observation and data/information management communities to submit their own or recommend other practices for the Collection. A list of Communities sharing their practices can be found HERE (https://repository.oceanbestpractices.org/community-list)
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The OBPS now offers a consistent and clear endorsement process that will encourage practices to be internationally recognised and adopted. Read the full document: Endorsement Guidance Download the flyer: Is your ocean practice endorsed?
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