History

The OBPS began in the mid 2010s after its founding members noticed a need for a searchable repository for ocean best practices.

Key moments in OBPS history include :

2014	The first version of the repository was released as the IODE Repository.
2016	The best practices working group was formed. Its members ultimately founded the OBPS.
2017	The first OBPS website was launched (oceanbestpractices.net).
2017	The first OBPS workshop was held in Paris.
2018	The first articles in the OBPS journal research topic were published.
2019	The OBPS was adopted as an IOC project and co-sponsored by IODE and GOOS, setting the initiative up for long-term success.
2021	OceanPractices was approved as a UN Ocean Decade programme.
2023	Initiation of Federated Network Development
2023	Standards program for Digital Twins of the Ocean Initiated