HELCOM Map and Data Service (HELCOM MADS)

"HELCOM Map and Data Service (HELCOM MADS) contains all geospatial data relevant for HELCOM work from status assessments to shipping density maps. The HELCOM Map and Data service contains various functionalities for viewing datasets, for example, identify features and attribute table functionalities.

The service is linked with HELCOM Metadata catalogue to view metadata of each dataset and to enable download."

Data and Resources

Additional Info

Field Value
Source https://maps.helcom.fi/website/mapservice/index.html
Last Updated April 12, 2022, 12:34 (UTC)
Created April 6, 2022, 06:48 (UTC)
Country International
Data Management "Furthermore, data harvesting systems based on Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) will be developed with the aim to automatically integrate national datasets into a combined and harmonised regional dataset. As a result of the project, harmonised and quality assured pan-Baltic monitoring data that is usable for research purposes, environmental assessments, sustainable maritime spatial planning and blue growth will be made accessible. Furthermore, Baltic Data Flows will provide tools for creating and disseminating more general data products suitable for communicating status of marine environment to the general public and decision-makers."
Data Policy "More specifically, Baltic Data Flows will: Increase capacity for national competent authorities for harmonising and sharing collected environmental monitoring data on the Baltic Sea by supporting development of database platforms; Further develop and implement a system for harvesting environmental datasets from national sources to regionally harmonised datasets by extending the piloted harvested system developed between the project partners ICES and SMHI; Provide support to regional harmonisation and create data products supporting environmental assessments by further defining the data needs and existing reporting formats; Make harmonised datasets accessible and discoverable in the European Data Portal (EDP) by using DCAT-AP compliant metadata catalogues. Baltic Data Flows will improve the capacity building of the national environmental data hosting organisations and providers of the consortium, in terms of quality control and solutions to make harmonised environmental data available. Members of the consortium will build and enhance their ICT infrastructure to support better the data sharing process. In doing so, the FAIR principles will be followed (data should be Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable). Furthermore, data harvesting systems based on Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) will be developed with the aim to automatically integrate national datasets into a combined and harmonised regional dataset. As a result of the project, harmonised and quality assured pan-Baltic monitoring data that is usable for research purposes, environmental assessments, sustainable maritime spatial planning and blue growth will be made accessible. Furthermore, Baltic Data Flows will provide tools for creating and disseminating more general data products suitable for communicating status of marine environment to the general public and decision-makers."
Data Sharing Principle "Make harmonised datasets accessible and discoverable in the European Data Portal (EDP) by using DCAT-AP compliant metadata catalogues. Baltic Data Flows will improve the capacity building of the national environmental data hosting organisations and providers of the consortium, in terms of quality control and solutions to make harmonised environmental data available. Members of the consortium will build and enhance their ICT infrastructure to support better the data sharing process. In doing so, the FAIR principles will be followed (data should be Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable)."
Database Level Project
FIAR Yes
Host Institute HELCOM SCALE project
Opening Degree Open
Organizer Helsinki Commission (HELCOM)
Region Arctic
Source of Data Policy Own
Theme Marine