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Coral histopathological slides and associated documentation for samples collected from 1984-08-05 to 2009-08-06 by Esther Peters for the Coral Virtual Microscopy project of NOAA (NCEI Accession 0189589)

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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 Esther Peters 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: Peters, Esther (2019). Coral histopathological slides and associated documentation for samples collected from 1984-08-05 to 2009-08-06 by Esther Peters for the Coral Virtual Microscopy project of NOAA (NCEI Accession 0189589). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0189589. 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 1984-08-05 to 2009-08-06
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -88.084805
East: -81.384911
South: 16.800556
North: 24.562966
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: 2019-06-26
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: 63EJJM
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: Peters, Esther (2019). Coral histopathological slides and associated documentation for samples collected from 1984-08-05 to 2009-08-06 by Esther Peters for the Coral Virtual Microscopy project of NOAA (NCEI Accession 0189589). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0189589. Accessed [date].
Cited Authors
  • Peters, Esther
Resource Providers
Points of Contact
  • Esther Peters
Publishers
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
  • Assorted sponges
  • Colpophyllia natans
  • Dendrogyra cylindrus
  • Dichocoenia stokesii
  • Diploria clivosa
  • Favia fragum
  • Gorgonia ventalina
  • Isophyllastrea rigida
  • Isophyllia sinuosa
  • Manicina areolata
  • Montastraea faveolata
  • Porites branneri
  • Scolymia lacera
  • Siderastrea siderea
  • Stephanocoenia intersepta
  • Tubastrea aurea
World Register of Marine Species
  • Colpophyllia natans
  • Dendrogyra cylindrus
  • Dichocoenia stokesii
  • Favia fragum
  • Gorgonia ventalina
  • Isophyllia rigida
  • Isophyllia sinuosa
  • Manicina areolata
  • Orbicella faveolata
  • Porites branneri
  • Pseudodiploria clivosa
  • Scolymia lacera
  • Siderastrea siderea
  • Stephanocoenia intersepta
  • Tubastraea coccinea
Data Center keywords 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
  • COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Florida > Monroe County > Florida Keys (24N081W0007)
  • OCEAN BASIN > Atlantic Ocean > North Atlantic Ocean > Florida Reef Tract > Florida Keys (24N081W0007)
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
Project keywords NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Peters, Esther (2019). Coral histopathological slides and associated documentation for samples collected from 1984-08-05 to 2009-08-06 by Esther Peters for the Coral Virtual Microscopy project of NOAA (NCEI Accession 0189589). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0189589. 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
  • 2019-06-26T03:28:00Z - NCEI Accession 0189589 v1.1 was published.
Output Datasets
Lineage information for: dataset
Processing Steps
  • Parameter or Variable: Microscopy slides (measured); Units: N/A; Observation Category: laboratory analysis; Sampling Instrument: microscope.
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • camera
  • microscope
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