Findable
Data is described with rich metadata and persistent identifiers such as DOIs.
FAIR and CARE
Data & Open Science
Responsible data management supports international science while respecting community knowledge, sensitive sites and legal obligations.
Key areas
Core Components
Accessible
Appropriate datasets are stored in institutional and open-access repositories.
Interoperable
Standardized formats and vocabularies improve reuse across systems.
Reusable
Clear licensing, documentation and quality control support future scientific work.
Collective Benefit
Data management serves both community and scientific interests.
Ethical Stewardship
Sensitive information is reviewed, anonymized where needed and validated with stakeholders.
Repositories
Where Our Data Goes
Metadata includes sampling date, coordinates, habitat type, sample type, collection method, preservation method, taxonomic information, analytical method, responsible institution and quality control procedures.
DNA barcode sequences
BOLD, GenBank
Species occurrence data
GBIF, OBIS
Environmental and microplastic datasets
Institutional and open-access repositories with DOIs