The Institute of Marine Research (IMR) provides access to theme datasets through map services by standard Web Map Services (WMS) and Web Features Services (WFS) or downloading of themed map data. The services make it easy to include theme maps in your own mapping solutions or tools for geographic information systems (GIS).
The services can be used freely under the following conditions:
If the customer/user wants to include IMR map services/data in own solutions the facilitated map services should be used directly. The registration form must also be completed.
When using our map services/data the source must always be stated.
If the map services/data is wanted used for commercial purposes, IMR must be contacted.
For downloading of data go to: http://maps.imr.no/geoserver/web/
Choose "layer preview" and search for the map layer you want to download. In the box "Select one", go to the very bottom and choose “Shape file”.
Please note: Firefox is recommened when downloading.
The species database Marbunn gives you access to metadata from cruises and stations surveyed in the Mareano project and the possibility to download this information. It is shown in maps, and can be downloaded in an excel-file.