The centre started its functioning at the National Institute of oceanography (NIO) in 1966. Being a National Facility for management of oceanographic data, the centre is responsible to provide oceanographic information/data and for developing a knowledge-base to maximise the economic, environmental and societal benefits at national and international levels.The centre ensures that the user gets quality data. As a nodal point for the Indian ocean datamanagement the centre has been recognised as Responsible National Oceanographic Data Centre ( RNODC) for Indian ocean by IODE of IOC.

For further queries and information about the centre please contact:

Indian Oceanographic Data centre
National Institute of Oceanography
Dona Paula, Goa 403 004
EPABX: 221322, 226253
Grams: Oceanology, Panaji
Fax: 91(0)832-223340/221360/229102
Tlx: 0194-316 MGG IN
e-mail: data@darya.nio.org