EMODnet (European Marine Observation and Data Network) is the long term marine data initiative supported by the European Commission since 2009 to ensure that European marine data will become easily accessible, interoperable, and free on restrictions on use.
EMODnet Human Activities aims to facilitate access to existing marine data on activities carried out in EU waters, by building a single entry point for geographic information on 14 different themes. The portal makes available information such as geographical position, spatial extent of a series of activities related to the sea, their temporal variation, time when data was provided, and attributes to indicate the intensity of each activity. The data are aggregated and presented so as to preserve personal privacy and commercially-sensitive information. The data also include a time interval so that historic as well as current activities can be included.
At present EMODnet Human Activities provides data on:
Aggregate Extraction;
Aquaculture;
Cables;
Cultural Heritage;
Dredging;
Environment;
Fisheries;
Hydrocarbon Extraction;
Main Ports;
Ocean Energy Facility;
Other Forms of Area Management/ Designation;
Pipelines;
Waste Disposal;
Wind Farms