Introduction The effective implementation of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) depends on how information related to ocean data and marine genetic resources (MGRs) is collected, shared, and accessed across institutions and jurisdictions. Central to this effort is the Clearing-House Mechanism (CHM), an open digital platform...

The marine science community is generating unprecedented volumes of data from advanced sensors, submersibles, and observational platforms, but fragmentation across the data ecosystem limits their discovery, value, and use. Inconsistent formats, variable at-sea workflows, and incomplete metadata, coupled with disconnected repositories and limited interoperability, hinder operational decision-making, data discovery, integration,...

Direct observations of the oceans acquired on oceanographic research ships operated across the international community support fundamental research into the many disciplines of ocean science and provide essential information for monitoring the health of the oceans. A comprehensive knowledge base is needed to support the responsible stewardship of the oceans with easy access to all data acquired globally. In the United States,...