The data originates from a total of 42 datasets, comprising 24 newly published and 19 updated datasets, spanning a historical timeframe from 1892 to 2024. These datasets collectively provide broad temporal and spatial coverage, with geographical focus areas including the Atlantic Ocean, as well as the Mediterranean, Black, and North Seas.
The collection encompasses a wide range of marine biodiversity, representing nearly all major taxonomic groups monitored and reported by EMODnet Biology. These include Angiosperms, Macroalgae, Benthos, Birds, Fish, Marine Mammals, Phytoplankton, Reptiles, and Zooplankton.
All datasets are fully accessible through the EMODnet Portal, where users can visualise, query, and download the data using the interactive viewer. This consolidated access facilitates the exploration and reuse of marine biological data for research, policy, and management applications.