Integrated Ocean Drilling Program - Moratorium Lifts on NTS Stage 1 Samples, Data

Moratorium Lifts on NTS Stage 1 Samples, Data

Beginning Feb. 6, 2009, the scientific data and sediment core samples acquired during Stage 1 NanTroSEIZE Expeditions, carried out during 2007-08, are available for scientific and educational use by the community. Prior to this date, the data and samples were under a one-year moratorium period, to secure priority use by the Stage 1 science party members.

The core Stage 1 samples are managed by Kochi Core Center and are distributed for research and educational purposes without charge. Samples can be obtained by submitting a written request through the IODP Sample Material Curation System. Also, scientific data such as physical properties, geochemical data, core images, X-ray CT scan images, logging data from the Stage 1 expeditions are available online from the IODP Scientific Earth Drilling Information System (SEDIS).

For information about NanTroSEIZE, please refer to the expedition page.

IODP data and samples acquired by any drillship, including the Chikyu, are available after a one-year moratorium period. The IODP Sample, Data and Obligations Policy informs users about usage.

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