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Basic information
What is ICES?
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) is an intergovernmental organization that was established in 1902. It is composed of 20 member countries and 12 cooperating non-member countries. ICES's mission is to promote international cooperation in marine research and to provide scientific advice to governments.
What does ICES do?
ICES conducts and coordinates marine research, provides scientific advice to governments, and promotes the transfer of knowledge and technology. ICES also provides a forum for scientists to exchange information and ideas.
The responsibilities of ICES
The responsibilities of ICES include:
- Conducting and coordinating marine research
- Providing scientific advice to governments
- Promoting the transfer of knowledge and technology
- Providing a forum for scientists to exchange information and ideas
Headquarters address
ICES's headquarters are located in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Date of foundation
ICES was established in 1902.
Secretary-General
The current Secretary-General of ICES is Tim Leupen. He is a Dutch scientist and a former Director of the Netherlands Institute for Sea Research.
Number of employees
ICES has 150 employees. These employees come from all over the world.
What type of data they provide as open data
ICES provides a variety of data as open data, including:
- Data on marine ecosystems
- Data on fisheries
- Data on climate change
Write all the details about the data sets they provide as open data
The data sets that ICES provides as open data are available on the ICES website. These data sets include information on:
- Marine ecosystems: This data set includes information on a wide range of marine ecosystems, such as the abundance of fish, the distribution of phytoplankton, and the health of coral reefs.
- Fisheries: This data set includes information on a wide range of fisheries, such as the catch of fish, the fishing effort, and the status of fish stocks.
- Climate change: This data set includes information on a wide range of climate change impacts on the marine environment, such as the acidification of the oceans and the loss of sea ice.
What is their goal regarding open data?
ICES's goal regarding open data is to make its data more accessible to the public and to facilitate the use of its data by scientists and other stakeholders. By making its data open, ICES hopes to promote collaboration and innovation in marine research.
In what formats they provide open data
ICES provides open data in a variety of formats, including:
- CSV
- JSON
- XML
Conclusion
ICES is an important organization that is working to promote international cooperation in marine research and to provide scientific advice to governments. By providing open data, ICES is helping to make its work more accessible to the public and to facilitate the use of its data by scientists and other stakeholders.
Detailed information
Name
International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES)
Established
1902
Headquarters
Copenhagen, Denmark
Secretary-General
Tim Leupen
Number of employees
150
Open data
Yes
Data types
Data on marine ecosystems, fisheries, and climate change
Data sets
Over 100 data sets
Goal
To promote international cooperation in marine research and to provide scientific advice to governments
Formats
CSV, JSON, XML
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Azores: São Miguel island seafloor nature_sediment Open Data
Interpretation of seismic sub-bottom profiles. Quartau, R., F. Curado, H. Duarte & C. Pinto, 2006. P
Issued on 2012-10-19T16:16:00Z
Persistence index of juveniles of Merluccius merluccius in the Portuguese continental coast Open Data
This Persistence index of juveniles of Merluccius merluccius in the Portuguese continental coast was
Issued on
Megrim Nursery Grounds Open Data
This dataset shows the general distribution of Megrim nursery grounds in Irish coastal waters, inclu
Issued on 2018-09-04
BRT kelp forest model Nordland, 2014 Open Data
Region: Nordland county Number of field observations: 4331 Field sampling years: 2011, 2012 Prevalen
Issued on 2014-12-31T16:43:00Z
Marine habitat mapping within the GR4340002 Natura site (Nisos Elafonisos kai Paraktia Thalassia... Open Data
The description and mapping of marine habitat types according to Annex I of Directive 92/43/EOK (EEC
Issued on 2001-07-01T00:00:00Z
Biological zones of the Canary Islands and Madeira archipelago - Scale 1:1,000,000 Open Data
This layer is a model of the biological zones of the Canary Islands and Madeira archipelago. It was
Issued on 2014-10-10T08:00:00Z
Marine habitat mapping within the GR2440001 Natura site (Ygrotopos kai Nisia Kolpou Atalantis) Open Data
The description and mapping of marine habitat types according to Annex I of Directive 92/43/EOK (EEC
Issued on 2001-07-01T00:00:00Z
CEND2213: Offshore seabed survey of North Norfolk Sandbank and Saturn Reef cSAC/SCI Open Data
EUNIS 2007-11 habitat map created from data collected on the CEND2213 2013/11/04 survey to North Nor
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Seabed Habitat (Habitat Directive) - FR7200775 'Domaine d'Abbadia et corniche basque' - FR004040 Open Data
Seabed habitat map performed by CREOCEAN and IMA within the framework of CARTHAM ("cartographie des
Issued on 2012-08-20T12:00:00Z
Carte de nature des fonds du site Natura 2000 en mer des Roches de Penmarc'h Open Data
La carte de nature des fonds du site Natura 2000 en mer des Roches de Penmarc'h a été réalisée dans
Issued on 2013-04-15T01:00:00Z
Seabed Habitat (Habitat Directive) - FR5300031 'Ile de Groix' - FR004029 Open Data
Seabed habitat map performed by SARL - TBM Chauvaud and HOCER within the framework of CARTHAM ("cart
Issued on 2012-12-06T12:00:00Z
Carbonate sand deposit model in Trondelag Open Data
Carbonate sand deposits are modelled for the Trondelag coast of Norway (Bekkby et al. 2013). The mod
Issued on 2013-12-31T19:00:00Z
BRT kelp forest model Hordaland, rest area, 2012 Open Data
Region: The county Hordaland Number of field observations: 637 Field sampling year: 2007, 2009 Prev
Issued on 2012-12-31T00:00:00Z
Marine habitat mapping within the GR4330004 Natura site (Prassano Farangi - Patsos - Sfakoryako Rema... Open Data
The description and mapping of marine habitat types according to Annex I of Directive 92/43/EOK (EEC
Issued on 2001-07-01T00:00:00Z
Number of satellite images for each pixel of KDPAR - EUSeaMap 2016 input Open Data
Raster showing the number of MERIS images that were used to derive KDPAR values for each pixel. Dat
Issued on 2016-05-19T10:40:00Z
Mussel benches in the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea 2004 (UIG), Blue Musel beds in the Wadden Sea of Lower... Open Data
Mussel banks in the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea 2004. As part of the mussel management plan, annual mapp
Issued on
BRT carbonate sand model Oslo Fjord, 2011 Open Data
Region: The counties Oslo, Akershus, Buskerud, Østfold, Vestfold Number of field observations: 653
Issued on 2011-12-31T00:00:00Z
Carbonate sand deposit model in Nordland Open Data
• Model run in UTM zone 33N • The model was run in 2014 by NIVA • Data collected 2011-2013 by NGU,
Issued on 2014-12-31T16:43:00Z
Eastern Channel Broadscale Habitat Mapping Project: Aggregate Levy Sustainability Fund (ALSF) Open Data
This aim of the project was to provide integrated broadscale habitat maps for an extensive area with
Issued on 2005-08-31T19:00:00Z
Skegness Windfarm Environmental Statement Open Data
THIS was was converted to EUNIS L3 by NE and forms the data NE provided to the JNCC as part of the M
Issued on 2002-05-01T00:00:00Z
Habitats LIC Sur de Almería - Seco de los Olivos Open Data
This dataset contains the main habitats maps from the SCI (Site of Community Importance) “Sur de Alm
Issued on
Mussel benches in the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea 2010 (UIG), Blue Musel beds in the Wadden Sea of Lower... Open Data
Mussel banks in the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea 2010. As part of the mussel management plan, annual mapp
Issued on
Seabed Habitat (Habitat Directive) - FR2502020 'Baie de Seine Occidentale' (Cartham) - FR004016 Open Data
Seabed habitat map (Habitat Directive classification system) performed by IN VIVO within the framewo
Issued on 2012-10-30T00:00:00Z
Marine habitat mapping within the GR1150008 Natura site (Ormos Potamias - Akr. Pyrgos Eos N.... Open Data
The description and mapping of marine habitat types according to Annex I of Directive 92/43/EOK (EEC
Issued on 2001-07-01T00:00:00Z
Seabed Habitat (Habitat Directive) - FR7200813 'Côte Basque rocheuse et extension au large' -... Open Data
Seabed habitat map performed by CREOCEAN and IMA within the framework of CARTHAM ("cartographie des
Issued on 2012-08-20T12:00:00Z
Seabed Habitat (EUNIS) - FR7200812 'Portion du littoral sableux de la côte aquitaine' (état... Open Data
Seabed habitat map performed by CREOCEAN and EPOC (Bordeaux I University) within the framework of CA
Issued on 2012-08-31T12:00:00Z
biological zones of the EU's Atlantic Area Open Data
This layer is a model of the biological zones of the EU's 'Atlantic Area 2007-2013'. It was performe
Issued on 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z
Seabed Habitat (Habitat Directive) - FR5202010 'Plateau du Four' - FR004026 Open Data
Seabed habitat map performed by SARL - TBM Chauvaud and HOCER within the framework of CARTHAM ("cart
Issued on 2012-12-06T12:00:00Z
Seabed Habitat (EUNIS) - FR5300009 'Côte de Granit rose-Sept-Iles' - FR004009 Open Data
Seabed habitat map performed by SARL - TBM Chauvaud and HOCER within the framework of CARTHAM ("cart
Issued on 2012-12-06T12:00:00Z
Marine habitat mapping within the GR4340008 Natura site (Lefka Ori kai Paraktia Zoni) Open Data
The description and mapping of marine habitat types according to Annex I of Directive 92/43/EOK (EEC
Issued on 2001-07-01T00:00:00Z
Marine biodiversity from south coast of Sagres (South of Portugal-Algarve): identification and... Open Data
Under the MeshAtlantic project (2010-2013) the habitat of an area off the south coast of Portugal (S
Issued on
Laminaria hyperborea kelp forest model in Trondelag Open Data
Laminaria hyperborea kelp forest is modelled for the Trondelag coast of Norway (Bekkby et al. 2013).
Issued on 2013-12-31T19:00:00Z
Seabed Habitat (Habitat Directive) - Parc Naturel Marin Estuaires picards et Mer d'Opale - FR004004 Open Data
Seabed habitat map performed by IN VIVO within the framework of CARTHAM ("cartographie des habitats
Issued on 2013-10-03T12:00:00Z
Hake Spawning Grounds Open Data
This dataset shows the general distribution of Hake spawning grounds in Irish coastal waters, includ
Issued on 2018-09-04
Seabed Habitat (EUNIS) - FR5300017 Abers - Cote des legendes (Compilation of maps) - FR004012 Open Data
Mapping of the Natura 2000 site FR5300017 Abers - Cote des legendes was jointly performed in the fr
Issued on 2020-04-24T00:00:00Z
20-year mean and standard deviation probability that the seafloor is below the halocline in the... Open Data
Based on DHI operational Hydrodynamic 3D Model DKBS2hd model run results, a point dataset describing
Issued on 2022-09-15T12:00:00Z
Habitat LIC Sistema de Cañones Submarinos de Avilés Open Data
This dataset contains the habitats map from the SCI (Site of Community Importance) “Sistema de cañon
Issued on
North Sea habitats Open Data
Mapping of marine habitats. The mapping campaign was carried out in 2019
Issued on
Dungeness survey Open Data
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Issued on 1000-03-01
Plymouth-Santander Open Data
A team of up to four trained volunteers including at least one highly experienced observer recorded
Issued on
Azores: Monte da Guia Open Data
Monte da Guia substrate map (Faial island). Neto, A.I., & I. Tittley. 1995. Stucture and Zonation of
Issued on 2012-10-17T16:11:00Z
Geosynth: A synthesis of the geology and sediments of the Dover Strait and its hinterland Open Data
The GEOSYNTH project provides (on CD-ROM) a synthesis in GIS and multimedia of the geology and sedim
Issued on 1000-03-01
Eelgrass herbs in the Brittany region — 2007 Site Inventory Open Data
This map ‘Les herbiers de zostères de la région Bretagne — Inventory of sites 2007’ is the new refer
Issued on 2007-01-01
Haddock Spawning Grounds Open Data
This dataset shows the general distribution of Haddock spawning grounds in Irish coastal waters, inc
Issued on 2018-09-04
Fraction of surface light reaching the seabed - EUSeaMap 2016 input Open Data
Fraction of surface light reaching the seabed (Fr), values between 0 and 1. Derived from KDPAR and
Issued on 2016-05-19T10:40:00Z
ORCA North Shields- IJmuiden 2013 dataset Open Data
A team of up to four trained volunteers including at least one highly experienced observer recorded
Issued on
Saccharina latissima kelp loss model in Skagerrak Open Data
The loss of Saccharina latissima kelp is modelled for the Skagerrak coast of Norway (Bekkby and Moy
Issued on 2011-12-31T00:00:00Z
Mussel benches in the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea 2006 (UIG), Blue Musel beds in the Wadden Sea of Lower... Open Data
Mussel banks in the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea 2006. As part of the mussel management plan, annual mapp
Issued on
Azores: Pico islands seafloor nature_ Rock Open Data
Interpretation of backscatter mosaics and seismic sub-bottom profiles. Tempera, F., M. McKenzie, I.
Issued on 2012-10-19T16:30:00Z
Seabed Habitat (Habitat Directive) - FR5300023 'Archipel des Glénan' - FR004028 Open Data
Seabed habitat map performed by SARL - TBM Chauvaud and HOCER within the framework of CARTHAM ("cart
Issued on 2012-12-06T12:00:00Z
Azores: Lucky Strike substrate map Open Data
Historical habitats map for Lucky Strike substrate map (Mid-Atlantic Ridge). The Lucky Strike segmen
Issued on 2012-08-27T16:38:00Z
Welsh Modiolus modiolus beds 2013: 2010 and 2011 North Llyn Additional Modiolus side scan survey Open Data
Biogenic horse mussel (Modiolus Modiolus) reef is an important feature of the Pen Llyn a'r Sarnau SA
Issued on 2013-12-31T13:57:00Z
GAM kelp forest model Oslo fjord, 2010 Open Data
Region: the counties Oslo, Akershus, Buskerud, Østfold, Vestfold Number of field observations: 418
Issued on 2010-12-31T00:00:00Z
Seabed Habitat (Habitat Directive) - FR7200812 'Portion du littoral sableux de la côte aquitaine'... Open Data
Seabed habitat map performed by CREOCEAN and EPOC (Bordeaux I University) within the framework of CA
Issued on 2012-08-31T12:00:00Z
Mussel benches in the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea 1999 (UIG), Blue Musel beds in the Wadden Sea of Lower... Open Data
Mussel banks in the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea 1999. As part of the mussel management plan, annual mapp
Issued on
Laminaria hyperborea kelp forest model in Troms Open Data
Laminaria hyperborea kelp forest is modelled for the Troms coast of northern Norway (Bekkby et al. 2
Issued on 2013-12-31T19:00:00Z
Algarve:Mapping of marine biocenoses off the National Underwater Ecological Reserve between Galé and... Open Data
The Algarve coast presents a significant portion of territory that is part of the designated Nationa
Issued on
Benthic biotopes in Ropotamo SAC Open Data
Map of benthic biotopes in the sediments in part of Natura 2000 SAC Ropotamo, the Bulgarian Black Se
Issued on 2017-09-25T03:00:00Z
Marine communities of the coast of Cadiz Open Data
Marine communities of the coast of Cadiz .
Issued on
Mussel benches in the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea 1999 (UIG), Blue Musel beds in the Wadden Sea of Lower... Open Data
Mussel banks in the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea 1999. As part of the mussel management plan, annual mapp
Issued on
Seabed Habitat (Habitat Directive) - FR3102002 'Banc des Flandres' - FR004002 Open Data
Seabed habitat map performed by IN VIVO within the framework of CARTHAM ("cartographie des habitats
Issued on 2013-10-03T12:00:00Z
Wave significant height - Caspian Sea Open Data
5-year percentile 90th wave significant height in the Caspian Sea (values in m), produced as part of
Issued on 2022-09-15T12:00:00Z
Seabed Habitat (Habitat Directive) - FR5300015 'Baie de Morlaix' - FR004032 Open Data
The habitat map of the the Natura 2000 site « Baie de Morlaix» is a composite of five different habi
Issued on 2015-06-01T12:00:00Z
Habitat 1110 - Sandbanks in Bulgarian Black Sea Open Data
This is the first map of sandbanks in Bulgarian Black Sea drawn based on expert interpretation of th
Issued on 2017-09-25T03:00:00Z
Marine habitat mapping within the GR4210001 Natura site (Kasos kai Kasonisia - Evryteri Thalassia... Open Data
The description and mapping of marine habitat types according to Annex I of Directive 92/43/EOK (EEC
Issued on 2001-07-01T00:00:00Z
HABITATS LIC CANAL DE MENORCA Open Data
This dataset contains the habitats map from the SCI (Site of Community Importance) “Canal de Menorca
Issued on
Persistence index of juveniles of Trachurus spp. in the Portuguese continental coast Open Data
This Persistence index of juveniles of Trachurus spp. in the Portuguese continental coast was calcul
Issued on
ORCA Plymouth-Santander-Portsmouth 2014 dataset Open Data
A team of up to four trained volunteers including at least one highly experienced observer recorded
Issued on
Mussel benches in the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea 2009 (UIG), Blue Musel beds in the Wadden Sea of Lower... Open Data
Mussel banks in the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea 2009. As part of the mussel management plan, annual mapp
Issued on
Biotope of the submerged sea caves of Sagres (South of Portugal-Algarve) Open Data
Under the MeshAtlantic project (2010-2013) the habitat of an area off the south coast of Portugal (S
Issued on
Habitats LIC Volcanes de fango del Golfo de Cádiz Open Data
This dataset contains the habitats map from the SCI (Site of Community Importance) “Volcanes de fang
Issued on
Seabed Habitat (EUNIS) - FR5300017 'Abers - Cote des legendes' - FR004011 Open Data
Seabed habitat map performed by SARL - TBM Chauvaud and HOCER within the framework of CARTHAM ("cart
Issued on 2012-12-06T12:00:00Z
Habitats LIC Sistema de Cañones Submarinos Occidentales del Golfo de León Open Data
This dataset contains the habitats map from the SCI (Site of Community Importance) “Sistema de Cañon
Issued on
Marine communities of the coast of Almeria Open Data
Marine communities of the coast of Almeria .
Issued on
Lagoons (1150) Open Data
The Lagoon data was created from the orthoimagery and GIS analysis. Lagoons connected to the sea wer
Issued on 2015-01-28
Merluccius merluccius Nursery map in the Mediterranean Sea Open Data
Data derives from Sergio Ragonese's article, published on July 2017. Aim of this paper is to establi
Issued on
Broad habitat types in Bulgarian Black Sea shelf Open Data
Map of broad habitat types in Bulgarian Black Sea shelf which equate to one or more habitat types of
Issued on 2017-09-25T03:00:00Z
Algarve:Mapping of marine biocenoses off the National Underwater Ecological Reserve between... Open Data
The Algarve coast presents a significant portion of territory that is part of the designated Nationa
Issued on
Welsh Marine Article 17 Reporting Habitat Features - Reef (2018) Open Data
Reporting under Article 17 of the EU Habitats Directive requires member states to report on progress
Issued on 2018-02-12T00:00:00Z
Seabed Habitat (EUNIS) - Parc naturel marin Golfe normand breton - FR004008 Open Data
Seabed habitat map performed by Hémisphère Sub within the framework of CARTHAM ("cartographie des ha
Issued on 2008-08-11T12:00:00Z
BRT carbonate sand model Rogaland, 2015 Open Data
Region: the county Rogaland Number of field observations: 633 Field sampling year: 1992, 1993, 2012
Issued on 2015-12-31T00:00:00Z
Seabed Habitat (EUNIS) - FR7200776 'Falaises de Saint-Jean-de-Luz à Biarritz' - FR004036 Open Data
Seabed habitat map performed by CREOCEAN and IMA within the framework of CARTHAM ("cartographie des
Issued on 2012-08-20T12:00:00Z
Probability that the seafloor is below the halocline in the Baltic - Original point dataset –... Open Data
Based on DHI operational Hydrodynamic 3D Model DKBS2hd model run results, a point dataset describing
Issued on 2022-09-15T12:00:00Z
Mussel benches in the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea 2002 (UIG), Blue Musel beds in the Wadden Sea of Lower... Open Data
Mussel banks in the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea 2002. As part of the mussel management plan, annual mapp
Issued on
Seabed Habitat (EUNIS) - FR7200775 'Domaine d'Abbadia et corniche basque' - FR004035 Open Data
Seabed habitat map performed by CREOCEAN and IMA within the framework of CARTHAM ("cartographie des
Issued on 2012-08-20T12:00:00Z
Azores: Faial and western Pico dominant macroalgae Open Data
Spatial distribution of the dominant benthic macroalgae resulting from predictive models for the inf
Issued on 2012-10-17T15:12:00Z
Seabed Habitat (Habitat Directive) from Ria Formosa coastal lagoon Open Data
This map shows marine habitat (Habitat Directive classification)in the Ria Formosa coastal lagoon.
Issued on
Seabed Habitat (EUNIS) - FR7200813 'Côte Basque rocheuse et extension au large' - FR004038 Open Data
Seabed habitat map performed by CREOCEAN and IMA within the framework of CARTHAM ("cartographie des
Issued on 2012-08-20T12:00:00Z
Mullus barbatus Nursery map in the Mediterranean Sea Open Data
Data derives from Sergio Ragonese's article, published on July 2017. Aim of this paper is to establi
Issued on
Marine habitat mapping within the GR4220010 Natura site (Voreiodytiki Kythnos: Oros Atheras -... Open Data
The description and mapping of marine habitat types according to Annex I of Directive 92/43/EOK (EEC
Issued on 2001-07-01T00:00:00Z
Sedimentcomposition in the Dutch Wadden Sea Open Data
Slib2002 is a 50*50m raster representing the percentage of particles <16 µm in the Dutch Wadden Sea.
Issued on 2002-01-01
Seabed Habitat (Habitat Directive) - Zone d'étude du projet de Parc naturel marin de l'Estuaire de... Open Data
Seabed habitat map performed by CREOCEAN, LIENSs, GEOTRANSFERT, RE NATURE ENVIRONNEMENT, IODDE, UMR
Issued on 2012-11-29T12:00:00Z
4-year minimum sea surface temperature - the Caspian Sea Open Data
4-year minimum of surface temperature in the Caspian Sea (values in celcius degrees), produced as pa
Issued on 2022-09-15T12:00:00Z
Marine biodiversity offshore Portimão (South of Portugal-Algarve): identification and... Open Data
Under the MeshAtlantic project (2010-2013) the habitat of an area offshore Portimão (south coast of
Issued on
1995 IFREMER Cartopep Acoustic Survey data - Habitat map Open Data
Interpretation of Multibeam Bathymetry and Backscatter data from the Cartopep campaign (1995). Mult
Issued on
Mussel benches in the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea 2007 (UIG), Blue Musel beds in the Wadden Sea of Lower... Open Data
Mussel banks in the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea 2007. As part of the mussel management plan, annual mapp
Issued on
BRT kelp forest model Hordaland, main area, 2012 Open Data
Region: The county Hordaland Number of field observations: 637 Field sampling year: 2004, 2005,2009
Issued on 2012-12-31T00:00:00Z
Azores: Vila Franca Islet Open Data
Vila Franca do Campo Islet Marine Reserve. The western side of the lagoon possesses a crescentic san
Issued on 2012-10-17T15:45:00Z
Seabed Habitat (Habitat Directive) - FR5300017 Abers - Cote des legendes (Compilation of maps) -... Open Data
Mapping of the Natura 2000 site FR5300017 "Abers - Côte des légendes" was jointly performed in the
Issued on 2020-04-24T00:00:00Z
Habitat Map of “Capo Milazzo” marine protected area Open Data
Data were collected in the framework for the stablishment of the Capo Milazzo AMP. The study was fou
Issued on
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