Scientific Data and Products

Hydrography is the branch of applied science which deals with the measurement and description of the depths, tides, currents and physical features of the navigable waters and adjoining coastal areas, with special reference to their use for the purpose of safe navigation.

ISDM's mandate is to manage and archive ocean data collected by DFO, or acquired through national and international programmes conducted in ocean areas adjacent to Canada, and to disseminate data, data products, and services to the marine community in accordance with the policies of the Department.

Reported observations from various sources across Canada of any Aquatic Invasive Species (plant, fish, animal).

Displays Tide and Water Level stations in Canada. Features links to predictions, observed real-time data, observed archived data, and benchmark information.

Fisheries and Oceans interactive maps and services are produced from DFO data and combined with data from other government departments and private organizations.

Since its establishment in Copenhagen in 1902, ICES has been a leading scientific forum for the exchange of information and ideas on the sea and its living resources, and for the promotion and coordination of marine research by scientists within its 19 member countries from both sides of the Atlantic including all European Coastal states.

SDM activities in J-COMM support such programs as GTSPP, WOCE-UOT and SOOPIP for Temperature and Salinity ocean profiles and surface observations. ISDM also acts as the responsible centre for drifting buoys (RNODC) and distributes J-COMM products such as the monthly Mean Sea Level in the Pacific analyses produced by the J-COMM Sea Level Program (ISLP) to the Canadian marine community.