Public health experts and oceanographers join forces to track ocean data for health policies

Imagine a world where the ocean and our health are connected by shared data. This narrative review explores that connection. It brings together public health experts and oceanographers to discuss how they can work together. They look at data collection tools like satellites, buoys, research vessels, and unmanned vehicles. These tools gather Essential Ocean Variables, which are key pieces of information about the ocean. The group also uses public databases to access this information. The main goal is to encourage collaboration between these two groups. This partnership could help shape health policies that consider ocean health. The review notes that no specific outcomes or safety data were reported in this text. It focuses on the idea of joining forces. By sharing tools and knowledge, these experts hope to create policies that protect both people and the sea. The setting is the oceanic research and public health sector. This review does not report on specific trials or patient groups. Instead, it champions a new way of thinking about data sharing.