Data Basin is an open access data repository developed by The Conservation Biology Institute to help researchers collaborate to solve environmental conservation problems. The service seeks to build better connections between science, policy, and researchers in the field - to unify theory and practice. Data on the site can be used by technical specialists, decision makers, and the public.

The service provides map-based analytical tools that can be used to address specific conservation topics, including risk assessment, ecosystem monitoring, and climate change adaptation.

The core services are free to all and include:

• mapping tools
• group and personal collaboration workspaces
• upload and download facility for geospatial datasets
• privacy controls
• drawing, analysis, and commenting tools

Users can browse or search for datasets, maps, people, groups, and galleries. They can find datasets to add to a map, find experts on key topics, and groups with whom they can collaborate.

Data Basin can help researchers build a research profile. Users can then search profiles to find data providers, potential collaborators or audiences. Depositing data is a good way to make your research better known.