Marine biodiversity data: regional and national efforts in Belgium

To develop a marine biodiversity research strategy and analyses of the marine biodiversity research in Belgium are the objectives of the Belgian Biodiversity Platform (Federal Office for Scientific, Technical and Cultural Affairs). One of the research fields getting specific attention is the development of biodiversity databases. In the field of marine biodiversity genetic, taxonomic and biogeographical databases are developed by a multitude of Belgian research units. This presentation gives an overview of the Marine databases developed in Belgium. Special attention is given to tools and forma... Mehr ...