The Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands is a public consortium, created in 2007 by the then Ministry of Education and Science and the Government of the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands. It builds and operates marine infrastructures for research in marine sciences and technologies, including an offshore platform, observatories, and test-bed facilities. PLOCAN supports the development of knowledge and technologies for the sustainable use of the ocean, and fosters research, innovation, and training at national and international levels.