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Making all UK marine data Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Re-usable (FAIR) www.medin.org.uk

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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Do you use our metadata creation tools? We are seeking feedback on: 🔹 MEDIN Metadata Maestro github.com/medin-marine... 🔹 MEDIN Online Metadata Editor medin-metadata-editor.dassh.ac.uk Submit your response by 6 November 2026. 👇️ forms.cloud.microsoft/e/iAUjDJzCSH
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Do you use the MEDIN Metadata Maestro or the MEDIN Online Metadata Editor? We’re gathering feedback from the marine data community whether they continue to meet distinct user needs. Have your say! 👇️ forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
⚠️ MEDIN website undergoing essential maintenance this weekend⚠️ The MEDIN website will experience a short period of downtime tomorrow (Saturday 22nd August). It will be operational as soon as possible after the maintenance has been completed. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. medin.org.uk
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Defra's Chief Data Office has organised a week-long Data and Information Festival 7-11th September 2026 The festival is fully online and FREE to attend. Register for each session individually using the links on the SharePoint page: defra.sharepoint.com/sites/Commun...
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Digital Gathering is taking place 8-10th September 2026 at the University of Stirling. Registration closes on August 23rd, so book your place conference ticket: shop.stir.ac.uk/conferences-... For more information: www.hydronationchair.scot/DG26
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Did you know we have guidance on the non-spatial standard? If you are describing experimental laboratory data, marine socio-economic data, or other non-geographic marine data, then this is for you! Download Discovery Metadata Standard Guidance notes 👇️ medin.org.uk/data-standar...
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
There is still time to register for our next FREE marine data management workshop 🌊 📊 7th-11th September 2026 Register here: classroom.oceanteacher.org/course/view.... Enrolment key: MEDIN@@Sept2026
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OceanTeacher Global Academy
Is this your first time here? Welcome to the OceanTeacher Global Academy. To create an account, you will be redirected to the OceanExpert login page portal. After submission of your registration…
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
What's the difference between MEDIN, UKDMOS and MERMAN? We've got a fact sheet on our website which explains everything 👇️ medin.org.uk/sites/medin/...
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The National Environment Monitoring Conference returns - 'Building Momentum - Strengthening the UK’s Environmental Monitoring Community'. 📆 14 December 2026 📍 International Conference Centre, Birmingham Register here 👇️ www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/nemc...
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British Oceanographic Data Centre (BODC) @bodc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Sign up to receive the latest data news, project updates & opportunities within the NERC EDS!   We have a brand new mailing list – it's free! Be the first to hear about: - Environmental data webinars   - Impacts of our work   - Results of our collaboration  public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKR...
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UK Research and Innovation - NERC Environmental Data Service updates
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
We often get asked - "How old is the data in the MEDIN portal?" 🤔 Check out: "Reconstructed in-situ sea water temperatures in the East Atlantic for 1353 to 2006 from samples collected at Loch Sween Scotland (56°01.99'N, 005°36.13'W)." Download it from BODC 👇️ portal.medin.org.uk?details=&tpc...
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
MEDIN holds free training workshops periodically throughout the year. The next workshop: 7th-11th September 2026 classroom.oceanteacher.org/course/view.... Enrolment key: MEDIN@@Sept2026 medin.org.uk/data-standar...
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Marine Data News is published! 🔹 BODC publish AI-ready data 🔹 Offshore renewable energy impacts #MCCIP 🔹 Data sovereignty with OceanWise 🔹 Cefas support collaborative seabed survey 🔹 Citizen science with DASSH and so much more! Read and subscribe for ✨️ FREE ✨️ 👇️ mailchi.mp/f3478af167fa...
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
What is data citation? 🤔 What is a Digital Object Identifier (DOI)? Check out our webpage with examples and information from our Data Archive Centres explaining data citation best practices 👇️ medin.org.uk/data-citation
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Subscribe to the new NERC Environmental Data Service mailing list! 👇
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British Oceanographic Data Centre (BODC) @bodc.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
As part of the Digital Research infrastructure (DRI) webinar series, the Environmental Data Service (EDS) is presenting an introduction to the NERC EDS on July 8th 14:00-15:00. Sign up here 👇 dcc.ac.uk/events/digit... #EIDC #PDC #CEDA #NGDC @bas.ac.uk @ukceh.bsky.social @bgs.ac.uk
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Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) webinar series: NERC EDS | DCC
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Our MEDIN Marine Data Newsletter is published quarterly and is bursting with news and events from our partners and the network. It's free to subscribe 👇️ medin.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=... Check out previous editions 👇️ medin.org.uk/marine-data-... Next publication - July! 👀
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Book your place now for our marine data management course! 7th – 11th September 2026 classroom.oceanteacher.org/course/view.... enrolment key: MEDIN@@Sept2026 This training course is ideal for new starters to be introduced to MEDIN to give wider context for their role within the MEDIN network.
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OceanTeacher Global Academy
Is this your first time here? Welcome to the OceanTeacher Global Academy. To create an account, you will be redirected to the OceanExpert login page portal. After submission of your registration…
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
🌊 🌡️ Sea surface temperature (SST) measurements collected by surfers around the southern UK and western Ireland coastline between 2014 and 2017 🏄️ Download the data 👇️ portal.medin.org.uk?details=&tpc...
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
MEDIN is a partnership of UK organisations committed to improving access to and stewardship of UK marine data. MEDIN is open to anyone with an interest in UK marine data and information. For more information on becoming part of the network, email enquiries@medin.org.uk medin.org.uk
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Register now for our next free marine data management courses! 🔹 7th-11th September 2026 Register: classroom.oceanteacher.org/course/view.... Enrolment key: MEDIN@@Sept2026 Find out more: medin.org.uk/data-standar...
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British Oceanographic Data Centre (BODC) @bodc.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
We're all set at the @noc.ac.uk Open Day for schools today! 🩵🌊🌍 Come and visit the BODC stand to explore how ocean data powers discoveries beneath the waves. 🌊 Make sure you stop by and check it out this Sunday when it opens up to the public! 🩵 @medin.bsky.social #NERC #BODC
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Join the North West Marine Ecosystems 2026! 📆 June 24th 2026 📍 University of Liverpool Secure your place: site.corsizio.com/event/69fd9b... FInd out more: mcusercontent.com/a477eb8cd0fd...
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Come and see us at NOC Open Day today! 🌊 We have jigsaws + colouring in 🗺️ You can register now for our next FREE marine data management workshops 📊 🔹 7th-11th September 2026 🔹 19th-23rd October 2026 🔹 22nd-26th February 2027 Register👇️ medin.org.uk/data-standar... #NOCOpenDay2026
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British Oceanographic Data Centre (BODC) @bodc.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Happy World Ocean Day, 2026! 🌍💙🌊 From long-term environmental monitoring to supporting global research, BODC helps turn data into knowledge that drives ocean sustainability. Take a look for yourself: www.bodc.ac.uk/data/publish...
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National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · 08/06/2026
This World Ocean Day we're pleased to share the launch of The Third World Ocean Assessment, with several chapters co-authored by NOC researchers! 📣💙📝 🌊 #sharetheknowledge #WOAIII #WorldOceanDay
The Third World Ocean Assessment has been launched, promoting understanding of the ocean together. #sharetheknowledge
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European Geosciences Union (EGU) @egu.eu · 07/06/2026
Do you have an online #workshop proposal to support career development for #ECS in the Earth, planetary, and space sciences? We would love to hear from you to help us provide the best possible training for #ECS! 📆 22 June 2026 📝Read more: egu.eu/5NQR6Y 📸Abhishek Ajit Sabnis on imaggeo.egu.eu
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
100 years of ICES - International Council for the Exploration of the Sea! Take a look at the highlight written by MEDIN colleagues 👇 academic.oup.com/icesjms/arti... @icesmarine.bsky.social
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
🌍️ 🌊 Happy World Ocean Day 🌍️ 🌊 Check out this 1000 year simulation of annual mean global surface warming response dataset in the MEDIN portal 👇️ portal.medin.org.uk?details=&tpc... Data are held at the @Britsh Oceanographic Data Centre
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
✨️ ReMeMaRe Conference 2026✨️ Restoring estuarine, marine and coastal habitats 📍Scarborough Spa, Scarborough & Online 🗓️ 8-9 July 2026 
 Find out more: coastal-futures.net/rememare
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ReMeMaRe - Coastal Futures.
A habitat restoration initiative, which aims to address baseline shift and reverse centuries of decline of estuarine and coastal habitats.
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Looking for UK marine data? 🌊 The MEDIN portal contains information about 19572 marine datasets from over 600 UK organisations. Explore the MEDIN portal 👇️ portal.medin.org.uk/portal/start... #metadatamonday
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
✨️ Help address the shortage of skilled UK hydrographic surveyors ✨️ The UK Centre for Seabed Mapping (UK CSM) Bursary Scheme will be administered by the Hydrographic Society UK & Ireland (THS:UKI). Find out more - ths-uki.org/uk-centre-fo... Email manager@ths-uki.org to discuss your contribution
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
The April 2026 edition of our Marine Data Newsletter is now published! Read all about the latest MEDIN updates, how we're keeping track of new marine species, Scottish maritime records, UK Argo's 25th birthday and so much more! Don't forget to subscribe for free 👇️ mailchi.mp/a6f9b24e2729...
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Looking for controlled vocabularies? 🌊 For several metadata fields, MEDIN insists that terms come from a controlled vocabulary to ensure consistency between records. 👇️ medin.org.uk/data-standar...
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Controlled Vocabularies | Marine Environmental Data and Information Network
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National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · 05/05/2026
✨Our May careers highlight is here! 🔔 We have 3 fantastic positions currently live at our our #Southampton and #Liverpool offices! 👥 Project Manager ⚡️ Multi-skilled Engineer 💸 Senior Funding Assurance Officer 🔗 careers.noc.ac.uk #careers #hiring #oceanscience #UKjobs #oceanjobs #we'rehiring #job
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
📃 ✨️ New paper published on the MEDIN website ✨️ 📃 "Global data initiatives relevant to the UK marine sector" Read a summary of global data and information initiatives in the marine domain and the relationship the initiative has with the MEDIN partnership. 👇️ medin.org.uk/sites/medin/...
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Looking for controlled vocabularies for your marine data? 📊 🌊 🪼 Check out our easy-to-follow tutorial detailing how to use the NERC Vocabulary Server 👇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dD2... Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more marine data management tips!
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Using the BODC search for controlled vocabularies
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
✨️ MEDIN impacts ✨️ Marine natural capital represents the immense economic and societal value we derive from the ocean’s natural resources. These vital benefits include: 🔹 Supplying food and raw materials 🔹 Regulating our climate And much more Read more: medin.org.uk/sites/medin/...
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British Oceanographic Data Centre (BODC) @bodc.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Happy #EarthDay🌍🌊 With over 70% of Earth covered by ocean, trusted marine data are essential to understanding and protecting our planet. We continue to curate and deliver long‑term ocean data to support science, policy, and sustainable decision‑making — from climate research to ocean conservation.
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
✨️ MEDIN impacts ✨️ Beneath the waves lies a hidden yet essential lifeline: the UK’s network of submarine telecommunications and power cables. These cables form part of the nation’s critical infrastructure. Read more: medin.org.uk/sites/medin/... Find the data: portal.medin.org.uk/portal/start...
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
✨️MEDIN impacts ✨️ Partnering with MEDIN has given new visibility and momentum to the vital work of the UK’s biodiversity monitoring community, represented by the Healthy and Biologically Diverse Seas Evidence Group (HBDSEG). Read more: medin.org.uk/sites/medin/...
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
iMarDIS - Integrated Marine Data and Information System The iMarDIS Data Repository, curated by Bangor University’s School of Ocean Sciences, contained datasets collected through various European Union and UK government-funded research projects, primarily focusing on the Irish and Celtic Seas.
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Seabed 2030 @seabed2030.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
🎓 Applications are open for The Nippon Foundation/GEBCO Training Program! Apply now for the 23rd course, which leads to a Graduate Certificate in #Ocean Mapping at the University of New Hampshire’s Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping / NOAA-UNH Joint Hydrographic Center.
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
(1/4) Looking for virtual work experience? The National Oceanography Centre are running a virtual work experience program for 14-19 year olds this August. 📚️ Program details: 📆 August 5th - August 12th 2026 (work experience does not take place over the weekend). 📍 Online ⏲️ ~10am-4pm
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What’s On | National Oceanography Centre
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Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
New in IA72: The Maritime Record in Scotland from Recording to Presentation by @peter-mckeague.bsky.social doi.org/10.11141/ia.... @medin.bsky.social @axe99.bsky.social 🏺🌊
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The Maritime Record in Scotland from Recording to Presentation
In this article, case studies explore some of the challenges in untangling the historic marine environment record and consider how to develop content from a range of sources
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
The next edition of Marine Data News will be published soon! 🐣 Subscribe for free to get the latest updates from MEDIN Sponsors and Partners around the UK! 👇️ oceannet.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Register for the Blue Cloud Training Academy webinar on how industrial data can bridge critical ocean knowledge gaps - 📆 17 March 2026 14:30–16:00 📍 Online Find out more and register 👇️ blue-cloud.org/events/ocean...
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Ocean Literacy Series 2: How Industrial Data Can Bridge Critical Ocean Knowledge Gaps
Industrial actors generate some of the most spatially and temporally rich ocean datasets in the world, yet much of this information remains under-utilised for science, policy, and conservation.
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Register now for "Roadmap for Harmonisation of Data Management " webinar 📆 18 Mar 2026 📍 Online Find out more: emodnet.ec.europa.eu/en/events/we... Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon... @EMODnet @TheCrownEstate
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Webinar Invitation: Roadmap for Harmonisation of Data Management in Offshore Licensing Procedures Date | European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet)
We are pleased to invite you to an engaging and forward-looking webinar on theRoadmap for Harmonisation of Data Management in Offshore LicensingProcedures taking place from 10h00 to 11h30 (CET).As…
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Reminder: the older MEDIN Online Metadata Editor (v2.3.8) will be permanently retired on 31 March. Ensure any records created in the old tool since last year’s migration are exported & imported before the deadline. New editor: medin-metadata-editor.dassh.ac.uk Need help? medin.metadata@mba.ac.uk
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
POSEIDON - Planning Offshore Wind Strategic Environmental Impact Decisions The model outputs from POSEIDON will join datasets on the Marine Data Exchange when the project comes to an end. Explore the Marine Data Exchange 👇️ www.marinedataexchange.co.uk
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