MAREANO map serviceA map service for Norway's seabed — combining marine layers for exploration, with admin tools to keep data sources current.

Client

MAREANO / Institute of Marine Research

A map service for exploring Norway’s seabed and marine layers — with admin tools that keep data sources current.

Value for client

Redesigned MAREANO so specialists can combine seabed and marine layers in one view — with admin tools that keep those layers trustworthy.

Searchable layer catalog by subject — bathymetry, geology, biodiversity, habitats, human impact.
Available vs active layers — always know what’s on the map, reverse complex views.
Admin flow for WMS sources — add, replace, and remove layers with clear states.

One map for specialists and admins

Specialists need early spatial overview — how industry activity relates to environmental values. Admins must keep the layers accurate so that overview stays trustworthy.

Context

Combining marine data for planning and assessment — and maintaining the layers behind the map

Challenge

Design response

Need spatial overview, not full GIS analysis

Map-centred view with lightweight layer controls.

Hard to track and reverse many layers

Catalog and active layers in separate views.

Used at desk, in meetings, and onboard

Responsive layout — controls stay reachable.

Building a map view for planning or assessment

1Browse the layer catalog
2Search & filter by subject
3Activate layers
4Explore on the map
5Admin maintains sources