In 2006, the International Council for Exploration of the Seas (ICES) saw the existence of this long-established and regular data base as very promising.
Mheas an Chomhairle Idirnáisiúnta do Thaiscéaladh na Farraige (CITF) i 2006 go raibh gealladh faoin mbunachar sonraí seo a bhí seanbhunaithe agus rialta ag an am céanna.