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Coral histopathological slides and associated documentation from samples received on 2008-12-02 from Bette Willis for the Coral Virtual Microscopy project of NOAA (NCEI Accession 0187716)

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This dataset contains scanned images of coral histological slides that were scanned into pyramidal tiled TIFF images (Aperio SVS file format). The slides have been collected by Bette Willis' and have been provided to NOAA for scanning. The dataset also includes histopathological descriptions and other metadata including location, date collected, genus, species, and contributor.
  • Cite as: Willis, Bette (2019). Coral histopathological slides and associated documentation from samples received on 2008-12-02 from Bette Willis for the Coral Virtual Microscopy project of NOAA (NCEI Accession 0187716). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0187716. Accessed [date].
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Distributor NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Time Period 2008-12-02 to 2008-12-02
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
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East:
South:
North:
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
  • OpenSlide
    • OpenSlide
      OpenSlide is a C library that provides users with a mechanism to view virtual slides.
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2019-04-18
Data Presentation Form Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns
Dataset Progress Status Complete - production of the data has been completed
Historical archive - data has been stored in an offline storage facility
Data Update Frequency As needed
Supplemental Information
Submission Package ID: 2M8H2B

Note: The Start/End date reflects when the slides were received for scanning vs. when the samples were collected.
Purpose This dataset is available to the public for a wide variety of uses including scientific research and analysis.
Use Limitations
  • accessLevel: Public
  • Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: Willis, Bette (2019). Coral histopathological slides and associated documentation from samples received on 2008-12-02 from Bette Willis for the Coral Virtual Microscopy project of NOAA (NCEI Accession 0187716). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0187716. Accessed [date].
Cited Authors
  • Willis, Bette
Contributors
Resource Providers
Points of Contact
Publishers
Acknowledgments
  • Related Funding Agency: Hollings Marine Laboratory
Theme keywords NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS WMO_CategoryCode
  • oceanography
CoRIS Discovery Thesaurus
  • Visual Images > Corals
  • Visual Images > Histology
CoRIS Theme Thesaurus
  • EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals
  • EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Coral Condition
  • EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Coral Diseases
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords Provider Keywords
  • Acropora millepora
  • Acropora tenuis
  • Diploastrea heliopora
  • Fungia sp.
  • Lobophyllia hemprichii
  • Montipora digitata
  • Platygyra sinensis
  • Porites sp.
  • Seriatopora hystrix
World Register of Marine Species
  • Acropora millepora
  • Acropora tenuis
  • Diploastrea heliopora
  • Lobophyllia hemprichii
  • Montipora digitata
  • Platygyra sinensis
  • Seriatopora hystrix
Data Center keywords NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS
Instrument keywords NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
Place keywords NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS CoRIS Place Thesaurus
  • OCEAN BASIN > Indian Ocean
  • OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
Project keywords NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Willis, Bette (2019). Coral histopathological slides and associated documentation from samples received on 2008-12-02 from Bette Willis for the Coral Virtual Microscopy project of NOAA (NCEI Accession 0187716). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0187716. Accessed [date].
Access Constraints
  • Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
Fees
  • In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
Lineage information for: dataset
Processing Steps
  • 2019-04-18T20:54:18Z - NCEI Accession 0187716 v1.1 was published.
Output Datasets
Lineage information for: dataset
Processing Steps
  • Parameter or Variable: Coral Microscopy Slides (measured); Units: N/A; Observation Category: laboratory analysis; Sampling Instrument: microscope.
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • camera
  • microscope
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