A compiled set of in situ data is important to evaluate the quality of ocean-colour satellite-data records. Here we describe the data compiled for the validation of the ocean-colour products from the ESA Ocean Colour Climate Change Initiative (OC-CCI). The data were acquired from several sources (MOBY. BOUSSOLE. https://www.ngetikin.com/quick-offer-1-Gallon-Universal-Primer-Pro-Deep-Penetrating-Primer-big-deal/