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Frequently asked questions (FAQ): 

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What is a data catalogue?
What type of data can be found in the data catalogue?
How do I search for data in the data catalogue?
How do I download data from the data catalogue?
Is the data in the catalogue open data or proprietary data?
Who can access the data in the catalogue?
How often is the data in the catalogue updated?
How is the data in the catalogue maintained and curated?
What is the licensing agreement for using the data in the catalogue?
How do I request new data to be added to the catalogue?
Is there a cost for accessing or downloading data from the catalogue?
How is the data quality ensured in the catalogue?
Can I share the data downloaded from the catalogue with others?
Are there any restrictions on how the data can be used or analyzed?
 

1. What is a data catalogue?

   1. A data catalogue is a searchable repository that provides detailed information about the data assets that an organization holds. It is a tool that allows users to discover, understand, and access data assets, and typically includes metadata about the data such as descriptions, formats, schemas, and other relevant attributes. In essence, a data catalogue serves as a centralized inventory of an organization's data assets, allowing users to easily search for and discover relevant data. It can be particularly useful in large organizations where there may be many different data sources and types, as it provides a way to organize and standardize information about data assets across the organization.
       
2. What type of data can be found in the data catalogue?
   1. Marine data.
       
3. How do I search for data in the data catalogue?
   1. Please see our page on “How to”.
       
4. How do I download data from the data catalogue?
   1. Please see our page on “How to”.
       
5. Is the data in the catalogue open data or proprietary data?
   1. Please see our page on “Open data” (insert link).
       
6. Who can access the data in the catalogue?
   1. The data catalogue is open and free to everyone as part of our Open Science initiative etc…
       
7. How often is the data in the catalogue updated?
   1. 
       
8. How is the data in the catalogue maintained and curated?
   1. All data in Marineinfo.org is maintained and curated by the Flanders Marine Institute in Oostende, Belgium.
       
9. What is the licensing agreement for using the data in the catalogue?
   1. <<enter licensing agreement here>>
       
10. How do I request new data to be added to the catalogue?
    1. Please see our page on “How to”.
        
11. Is there a cost for accessing or downloading data from the catalogue?
    1. All data is free to the public based on our Open and FAIR data principles.
        
12. How is the data quality ensured in the catalogue?
    1. Please see the quality assurance plan (insert link).
        
13. Can I share the data downloaded from the catalogue with others?
    1. Please see our license. 
        
14. Are there any restrictions on how the data can be used or analyzed?
    1. Please see our license.