Marine Information Management System (MIMS)
Also known as MIMS · South Africa's oceans and coastal data archive
The South African Marine Information Management System (MIMS) is an Open Archival Information System (OAIS) repository that plays a multifaceted role in archiving, publishing, and preserving marine-related datasets. As an IODE-accredited Associate Data Unit (ADU), MIMS serves as a national node for the IODE of the IOC of UNESCO. It archives and publishes collections and subsets of marine-related datasets for the National Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) and its regional partners. As an IOC member organization, DFFE is committed to supporting the long-term preservation and archival of marine and coastal data for South Africa and its regional partners, promoting o…
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About this database
| Website | https://data.ocean.gov.za/ |
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| Subjects | Life Sciences · Natural Sciences · Biology · Geosciences (including Geography) · Basic Biological and Medical Research · Atmospheric Science and Oceanography · Biochemistry · Oceanography |
| Last updated | 2026-09-12 |