Policy analysts and marine economists
Conducting a cost-benefit analysis for a new ocean observation program
The GEOSS mind map template, structured around the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), provides a comprehensive framework for analyzing the economic benefits of ocean observation data. With 164 nodes, it categorizes beneficiaries into Primary (Data Providers), Secondary (Intermediary Users), and End-Users, covering sectors like Transport, Environmental Protection, and Defense. The template also includes Non-Market Benefits such as Search and Rescue and Public Health. This GEOSS mind map template serves as a cheat sheet for stakeholders to map value chains and identify key impact areas.
Términos y condicionesConducting a cost-benefit analysis for a new ocean observation program
Mapping stakeholder value chains for a marine research grant proposal
Presenting the economic impact of ocean data to government or industry leaders
Download the GEOSS file and open it in Xmind to explore the four main branches covering primary, secondary, and end-user beneficiaries.
Click through the 164 nodes to read descriptions and add your own stakeholder data, notes, or links to relevant ocean observation reports.
Save your customized value chain analysis and export it as an image or PDF to share key impact areas with your project stakeholders.
This template helps analyze the economic benefits of the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) by mapping data providers, intermediary users, and end-users across sectors like defense, tourism, and environmental protection.
Primary beneficiaries include Technology Developers, Scientists and Engineers, Regional Associations, and Other Federal Agencies and Programs—those who collect and provide ocean observation data.
End-users span 15 sectors: Transport, Environmental Protection, Mineral Extraction, Seafood, Defense, Building/Construction, Equipment Sales, Services, Tourism, Applied Research, Non-Ocean Industry, General Public, Government, and Ocean/Coastal Resource Managers.
The template is structured under the GOOS root with four main branches: Primary Beneficiaries, Secondary Beneficiaries, End-Users, and Non-Market Benefits, each with detailed sub-nodes.
Yes, you can edit the .xmind file in Xmind to add your own data, adjust beneficiary categories, or tailor the template to a specific ocean observation project.
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