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DEPOSIT SAMPLES
At Ocean Genome Legacy, we rely primarily on the scientific community to grow our collection. Learn how you can join our efforts to map the genomes of the ocean’s precious organisms.
HOW to deposit samples
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Contact OGL
Briefly describe the type of materials that you would like to deposit, their source, and any permits used to collect or transport these materials. Please let us know if you have any questions about our policies. Send this information in an email to: [email protected].
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Receive a sample submission kit
We will send you a customized sample submission kit based on your needs and the type of material you are depositing.
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Fill out the sample deposit forms
We will email you copies of our deposit materials transfer agreement and sample information spreadsheet.
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Send us your samples and completed forms
We will provide you with shipping information and send you delivery notification once OGL has received your samples. Completed forms can be emailed or printed and included in the shipment. Please send your samples to:
Attn: Ocean Genome Legacy
Marine Science Center
430 Nahant Rd.
Nahant, MA 01908 USA
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Receive confirmation of deposit accession
Upon completion of your deposit, you will receive the accession numbers for your samples. These accession numbers will serve as a source material reference for your publications.
Feel free to contact OGL with any questions you may have regarding deposits or other concerns. We look forward to working with you and archiving your samples!
OUR PROCESS AT A GLANCE
COLLECTION
We accept specimens, tissues, and DNA samples from a wide range of marine and aquatic organisms.
OGL IN A BOX
We can provide you with a customized portable collection kit that contains all necessary components to document and preserve tissue samples, organisms, and other biological materials used in your research.
STORAGE
Tissues and DNA samples are stored in a secure, cryopreservation facility with back-up power, 24/7/365 monitoring and full LIMS sample tracking.
ACCESSION
Once your deposit is accepted, we will assign accession numbers to your samples in our collection database, which will serve as source material references for your publications.
At Ocean Genome Legacy, we are dedicated to providing the best genomic data available to our users. We strive to follow current Best Practices in acquiring and maintaining our collection of biological specimens. We adhere strictly to all relevant permitting for collection by region and species. We maintain accurate, detailed records of the specimens we receive, preserve them using state-of-the-art techniques, and perform rigorous quality control on all extractions.
In order to help assure the quality, accuracy and compliance of our collection, we ask that depositors read and adhere to our policies and practices.
Please be sure to include copies of all relevant permits with your deposit.
OGL Sample Collecting Protocols
Sample Information Spreadsheet
Reference Citations
For all publications concerning materials (or data derived from materials) distributed by Ocean Genome Legacy (OGL), whether tissue, genomic DNA, tissue products or associated data, an appropriate citation must be made of the material and/or data source. The proper format for such reference citation is:
“Ocean Genome Legacy Genomic Resource Collection. Northeastern University. https://arctos.database.museum/guid/OGL:Genomic:[accession number(s)].”
Communication of Citations
OGL requests that all researchers citing OGL and/or OGL materials and/or OGL data in their publications inform OGL of such publications and citations by sending an e-mail with the relevant information. This will help OGL measure the effective utilization of our biorepository, and will allow us to direct other researchers to your work.
The Ocean Genome Legacy Biorepository at Northeastern University can offer researchers:
1. Assistance and advice in formulating and drafting sample management plans for grant submissions. Boiler plate language for proposals can be found here.
2. A compliant, secure, and publicly accessible biorepository for your samples and associated metadata.
3. Submission of your sample metadata to public data aggregators/servers (GBIF, OBIS, and GGBN).
4. Continued access to your samples after submission and the ability to temporarily embargo sample and data distribution to accommodate your research and publication plans.
Ocean Genome Legacy maintains a local copy of the FDA Reference Standard Sequence Library for Seafood Identification (RSSL). For more information about the FDA RSSL, please see the FDA’s documentation. This file is provided by OGL as a courtesy. OGL is not responsible for the accuracy of its content.
FDA RSSL from September 2018 (.xlsx file)
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