# MarBEF

- **Website:** <https://marbef.org>
- **Primary alias:** `marbef.org`

## Description

**Brand Description: MarBEF Integrated Data System**

The MarBEF Integrated Data System (MarIDaS) serves as a pivotal resource for marine biodiversity research in Europe. Operated by the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ), this platform amalgamates critical datasets and geographic information pertaining to European Marine Sites, enhancing our understanding of marine ecosystems. Central to MarIDaS is the European Marine Gazetteer, a comprehensive catalog that encompasses sites of biodiversity significance, dataset covers, and entities within the ERMS2 database.

MarBEF's offerings include an interactive geographic mapping system utilizing Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) to visualize European Marine Biodiversity Research Sites. This initiative supports long-term research efforts, having established a network of over 100 research sites, including a selection of Reference Sites ideal for various marine studies. Furthermore, users can access a fully searchable relational database containing invaluable information on marine habitats, deep-sea locations, and experimental sites, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing in marine research across Europe.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Environmental Science _(under Science and Education)_

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idKzDDyLoa/w/262/h/96/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1740536384134)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Polo Blue | #809dc9 | accent |
| Fun Green | #025e2d | dark |
| Malibu | #87cefa | light |

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