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Genetic Sample Inventory

Metadata Updated: April 1, 2026

This database archives genetic tissue samples from marine mammals collected primarily from the U.S. east coast. The collection includes samples from field programs, fisheries bycatch, and stranding data. A range of researchers have contributed samples to this archive, so some of the data records are confidential. Data includes field identification numbers, location and date information, collection information, and disposition of samples. These samples are primarily intended to support analyses of the genetic relationships and phylogeny of cetaceans in U.S. and Caribbean waters.

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Dates

Metadata Date March 4, 2026
Metadata Created Date July 28, 2023
Metadata Updated Date April 1, 2026
Reference Date(s) (publication)
Frequency Of Update

Metadata Source

Harvested from NMFS SEFSC

Additional Metadata

Resource Type Dataset
Metadata Date March 4, 2026
Metadata Created Date July 28, 2023
Metadata Updated Date April 1, 2026
Reference Date(s) (publication)
Responsible Party (Point of Contact, Custodian)
Contact Email
Guid gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:26492
Access Constraints Cite As: Southeast Fisheries Science Center, [Date of Access]: Genetic Sample Inventory [Data Date Range], https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/26492., Access Constraints: Waiver Needed
Bbox East Long -65.5
Bbox North Lat 44.7
Bbox South Lat 17.5
Bbox West Long -98.1
Coupled Resource
Frequency Of Update
Harvest Object Id 71653aa3-4d3c-4c68-9dc2-03dca607a5fb
Harvest Source Id ca759a40-507d-4d0c-8f8c-64b3c5e05066
Harvest Source Title NMFS SEFSC
Licence NOAA provides no warranty, nor accepts any liability occurring from any incomplete, incorrect, or misleading data, or from any incorrect, incomplete, or misleading use of the data. It is the responsibility of the user to determine whether or not the data is suitable for the intended purpose.
Lineage
Metadata Language eng
Metadata Type geospatial
Old Spatial {"type": "Polygon", "coordinates": [[[-98.1, 17.5], [-65.5, 17.5], [-65.5, 44.7], [-98.1, 44.7], [-98.1, 17.5]]]}
Progress underDevelopment
Spatial Data Service Type
Spatial Reference System
Spatial Harvester True
Temporal Extent Begin 1999

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