Genetic Sample Inventory - NRDA

This database archives genetic tissue samples from marine mammals collected in the North-Central Gulf of Mexico from 2010-2015. The collection includes samples from field sampling programs and stranding data. Data includes field identification numbers, location and date information, collection information, and disposition of samples. These data support stock delineation studies and a variety of other analyses related to cetacean genetics in the Gulf of Mexico related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

To study genetic relationships of cetacean populations in the Gulf of Mexico in support of the injury assessment for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Archive of genetic tissue samples from marine mammal. The collection includes samples from field programs, fisheries bycatch, and stranding data. Data includes field identification numbers, location and date information, collection information, and di

Location Of The Main Office Of The South East Fisheries Science Center

The data will be available from a public web server once an access methodology has been developed.

Waiver Needed

Submitted data on sample collection are reviewed and compared to paper records.

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The archival process is currently under development.

The data resides on a secure government network requiring multi-factor authentication for network access.