Tools
Open Data Tools
COINAtlantic uses a suite of open data tools, from plans and frameworks, to publishing and storage, to mapping platforms. Collectively, these tools help you discover and access open quality data more easily.
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Data Management Plans & Frameworks
These documents will help you determine how to manage your data openly.
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CDAST- The COINAtlantic Data Accessibility Self-Assessment Tool (CDAST) helps organizations develop a benchmark to monitor and improve internal policies and procedures for providing access to data and information they are able to share.
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DMP Assistant - The Portage Network's DMP Assistant is a bilingual tool for preparing data management plans (DMPs) using best practices in data stewardship, guiding researchers through key questions about data management.
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DMP Online- DMPonline provided by the Digital Curation Centre (DCC) helps you to create, review, and share data management plans that meet institutional and funder requirements.
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Guidelines for marine species occurrence data rescue - The OBIS Canada Cookbook- Data rescue activities are often complex and difficult tasks. There is a definite need for a set of directions. These should be suitable for use by both new data providers and ‘seasoned’ data management teams.
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Ocean Best Practices- Hub of the Ocean Best Practices System (OBPS) comprising: repository archive; sophisticated but user-friendly web interface; advanced technology including text mining and semantic tagging; peer-reviewed journal linked to the repository; a training component supported by the OceanTeacher Global Academy and a community forum.
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USGS Data Management Training Resources- Learn the basics of good data management and best practices with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Data Management Tutorials.
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Publishing & Storage
Ready to publish your data? Check out these publishing and storage options for your research.
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CIOOS Atlantic - The Canadian Integrated Ocean Observing System (CIOOS) is an online platform for sharing, discovering and accessing ocean data in Atlantic Canada.
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Dataverse- Dataverse is a free, open-source publicly accessible data repository platform, open to affiliated researchers to deposit and share research data openly with anyone.
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Figshare- Figshare helps academic institutions store, share and manage all of their research outputs, including large amounts of data in your online articles.
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FRDR- Any researcher affiliated with a Canadian institution can deposit data of any size into the Federated Research Data Repository (FRDR).
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OSF- Open Science Framework (OSF) is a free, open platform to support your research and enable collaboration.
Mapping Platforms
Use these tools to create and share your own maps, or upload your data to create geospatial information.
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Geoconnect- A platform that integrates Dataverse and WorldMap, allowing researchers to visualize their geospatial data. Geoconnect can be used to create maps of shapefiles or of tabular files containing geospatial information.
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GeoNOVA Maps and Tools- Interactive maps help you see where things are in the world by displaying themes of information in many different ways.
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Google My Maps - Make custom maps with the places that matter to you by drawing, searching, importing and personalizing, share, collaborate, and publish. Check out COINAtlantic's How-To Google My Maps Guide.
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iNaturalist - Every observation can contribute to biodiversity science, from the rarest butterfly to the most common backyard weed. We share your findings.
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Sea Level Rise Map - Use the ECoAS Project's map to connect with coastal stakeholders an interactive map. Identify and share observations and experiences with sea-level rise impacts.
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SeaSketch - A powerful tool for ocean planners, stakeholders and the public, enabling participatory MSP processes tied to relevant science and information.
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WorldMap- Build your own mapping portal and publish it to the world or to just a few collaborators. WorldMap is open source software, developed by the Center for Geographic Analysis at Harvard University.