RECOSCIX-WIO: Providing Scientific Information to Marine Scientists in the Western Indian Ocean region

Abstract

The paper describes the project RECOSCIX-WIO (Regional Co-operation in Scientfic Information Exchange in the Westem Indian Ocean Region). Details are given on the project's history, operational structure, communication facilities as well as its comprehensive range of services and products (query handling, document delivery, WIODIR, WIOLIB, WINDOW, WIOCURRENT). The paper provides information on the next phase of the project (1996-1999) which includes the services and products of the previous phase but also adds development of a WWW server and CD-ROM products. The paper highlights the substantial collaboration with other projects and programmes which facilitates its sustainability beyond 1999.