Creating and submitting metadata

All datasets should be identified and documented with metadata to facilitate their subsequent identification, proper management and effective use; and to avoid collection or purchase of the same data more than once.

Metadata should provide information about the content, geographic extent, currency and accessibility of the data, together with contact details for further information.

The Australian Ocean Data Centre and BlueNet have developed a Metadata Entry Tool to assist in the preparation of ISO 19115-compliant metadata for marine datasets.

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