The Geospatial Commission had today (Wednesday 20 March) become the 31st member of the UK Centre for Seabed Mapping (UK CSM).
The UK CSM, which is administered by the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), was created in June 2022 to spearhead a coordinated approach to the collection, management and access of seabed mapping data and to champion a more integrated marine geospatial sector in the UK. Existing UK CSM members include the Ministry of Defence, Royal Navy, Scottish Government, The Crown Estate and Welsh Government.
Quality marine geospatial information is crucial for almost every activity undertaken in the marine environment, including trade, informing sustainable environmental and resource management, and supporting national security and infrastructure.
The UK is a world leader in seabed mapping and the UK government alone invests in over 30 public sector organisations to collect and use it. The UK CSM supports the seabed mapping community to collaborate and coordinate the collection, management and access of publicly funded data.
The Geospatial Commission has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UKHO, on behalf of UK CSM. The MoU sets out the Geospatial Commission’s commitment to work with the UK CSM and its members in achieving its remit.
