August 15, 2024 

Akancha Singh, Hannah Appiah-Madson, and Dan Distel 

We are thrilled to announce that the Ocean Genome Legacy (OGL) Genomic Collection catalog has a new home on Arctos. Arctos is a powerful, scalable community platform designed for managing and publishing global biological, geological, and cultural collections data for research and education. 

Explore the OGL Collection Like Never Before 

With Arctos, you can explore the OGL Genomic Collection catalog with ease, using taxonomic names, geographic locations, collection dates, and more to query OGL’s records. Each record puts detailed information at your fingertips, making it easier than ever to dive into our collection. 

Get Started with Arctos 

To help you navigate this new platform, we have provided a quick guide to searching Arctos, which you can find here. If you’re interested in downloading data from your search results, simply create a free account by clicking the “‘Create an Account”’ button in the upper right-hand corner of the Arctos page. For guidance on working with search results, a quick guide is available here. 

Readiness to Access Genomic Materials 

Once you’ve identified materials of interest, please contact us at [email protected] to discuss access. Whether you need assistance in finding specific materials or need help navigating the catalog, our team is here to support you. 

We’re Here to Help 

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us. We’re committed to ensuring you have a smooth and successful experience with the OGL Collection catalog on Arctos. 

Thank you for your continued interest in and support of the Ocean Genome Legacy. We look forward to serving your research needs with this enhanced platform!