A proposed distributed data platform called the Littoral Toolbox, designed to facilitate interdisciplinary research powered by artificial intelligence. This platform emphasizes the use of verifiable datasets, which are considered crucial for fostering trust among collaborators, ensuring the reliability of AI models, and accelerating scientific discovery. The Littoral Toolbox aims to seamlessly integrate legacy scientific tools and data sources with modern AI-driven workflows while providing robust systems for data governance, security, and ethical AI use