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.
The main objectives of the EMODnet Coastal Mapping project were to assess the availability of digital coastal maps in the EU, to disseminate this information by EMODnet, to share experience of coastal mapping in the EU, to develop standards for best practices and to propose how a future Joint European Coastal Mapping Programme (JECMAP) could operate.
The portal allows users to view, query and download data and metadata from public and private sources – from throughout Europe - via a single entry portal. It also provides indications of most appropriate technique for future mapping and digital data from other organisations (EEA, other EMODnet projects).