Mission
The mission of the Inventory of NMFS Fishery-Independent Surveys and Observations is to present the NMFS survey data and metadata to our audiences, and empower effective discovery and informed use of NMFS survey information.

Audiences
NOAA and NMFS senior management, Science Board and Centers, NMFS Information Architect Steering Committee, IOOS Office, and general public who are interested in NMFS surveys and data.