Abstract
When marine energy data and information are openly available, they can be used to guide research and development, inform siting and consenting, and increase stakeholder buy-in through transparency. The impact of making them available can be enhanced by also ensuring they are easily accessible and discoverable for everyone. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Portal and Repository for Information on Marine Renewable Energy (PRIMRE) (https://primre.org) provides broad access to data, information, and other resources intended to support the international marine energy community, including researchers, developers, and students. PRIMRE also links to other marine energy data systems to encourage data sharing for universal and transparent access. This paper highlights some of the key resources available within PRIMRE and discusses recent efforts made towards increased data sharing and interoperability in the United States and internationally.