Sample Request

1Requestor Info

2Project Info

3Sample Info

4Sample Distribution Policy

5Review Submission

Throughout this form, please be as detailed as possible. Failure to provide the following information may result in your request being denied.
Requestor Information
Name*
First Last
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Affiliation*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone
Purpose*
Please tell us the purpose of your sample request
- Research
- Teaching
- Display
Materials for Educational and Museum Displays Requests are welcome for samples by museums or other educational purposes. Each request will be considered on its own merits and reviewed and approved by curatorial staff. Educators and students should submit a brief explanation of how materials were used, and the number of people reached by the use of materials.
Collaborating Investigators
Please provide name, affiliation and email for any collaborating investigators
Name Affiliation Phone/Email

Sample Requested
Sample Type*
- Sediment Core
- Corals (encompasses cores, rubble & heads)
- Dredge
- Grab
- Hand-Collected Rocks
Sample Information
Notes on sampling intervals
An example:
Upper Sample Depth Lower Sample Depth Step Size Sample Size
0-1 200-201 10 2cc
We will sample from 0 to 200-201 cm every 10 cm starting at 0cm. This will result in a 2cc sample from 0-1cm, 10-11cm, 20-21cm, 30-31cm, etc. The sampling range includes both the starting and ending limit.

If you need a different sampling method, please enter detailed instructions in the Special Instructions under Other Information.
Core Selection*
Please make sure to include the Ship Cruise and Leg information.
Ship Cruise Leg Core Nbr Chief Sci Upper Sample Depth (cm) Lower Sample Depth (cm) Step Size (cm) Sample Size (cc or g)
Dredge/Grab or Coral Samples*
Please make sure to include the Ship Cruise and Leg information.
Ship Cruise Leg Chief Sci
Corals*
Due to the complex nature of our coral collection, we do not have the capability to sample corals for you at this time. Please continue to fill out the Sample Request Form in detail. Someone from our team will be in contact with you to discuss how we can best facilitate your research needs
Dredges/Grabs & Hand-Collected Rocks*
Due to the complex nature of our collection, we do not typically sample these for researchers at this time. Most researchers requesting this type of sample visit the laboratory and sample themselves. SFSL does have a rock saw and our team will train you how to operate it. Please describe in detail what you are looking for and what type of samples you would like. Someone from our team will be in contact with you to discuss how we can best facilitate your research needs.
Please describe in detail what you are looking for and what type of samples you would like. Someone from our team will be in contact with you to discuss how we can best facilitate your research needs.
Other Information
Will you be at WHOI to do the sampling?*
- Yes
- No
- Maybe (Please Explain)
Explanation*
If you are planning to sample at WHOI, please make sure also to submit the Space Use Request form.
Special Instructions
Please note any special sampling, handling, packing, mailing, or other pertinent infomation here.
When feasible, please return unused sample or sample residues. If this is not possible, please explain why.
Returns Explanation

Sample Distribution Policy
The sample distribution policies outlined in our Terms and Conditions are intended to encourage effective utilization of nationwide sea floor sample collections funded by NSF. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Seafloor Samples Laboratory is prepared to furnish samples and data to interested researchers and students within the global scientific community who express a legitimate interest and need.
1. Sample Labeling*
The original alphanumeric samples label should be used to identify individual samples referred to in published papers. Any departure from this scheme should be clearly equated with the original labeling system in the published papers or data summaries. This labeling system will be explained in the information supplied with the samples.
- Accept
2. Acknowledgments*
Published papers should acknowledge the source of samples and the appropriate grant of funding agency which supported the cruise recovering the samples. This information will be supplied at the time the samples are acquired. These papers should also acknowledge the financial support responsible for maintaining the Woods Hole Seafloor Samples Laboratory This information will be provided at the time of sampling.
- Accept
3. Publications*
Copies of all published papers, reports or data summaries utilizing samples from the collection should be sent to the appropriate WHOI staff scientist, and the WHOI Seafloor Samples Laboratory. One electronic copy of all published reports, papers, or data where samples have been used should be sent to the WHOI Seafloor Samples Laboratory at seafloorsampleslab@whoi.edu for inclusion in the repository database. This helps track the effectiveness of NSF’s investment in national sample archiving facilities.
- Accept
4. Unused Samples*
The researcher should return all unused samples or portions of samples to the curator at the completion of the work.
- Accept
5. Adherence*
Recipients of samples should not co-opt the services of other investigators or undertake research projects which differ substantially from work originally proposed, without obtaining the approval of the Seafloor Samples Laboratory.
- Accept

Requestor Information

Project Information

Sample Requested

Sample Information

Other Information

Sample Distribution Policy

Please review your submission before submitting

Upper Sample Depth	Lower Sample Depth	Step Size	Sample Size
0-1	200-201	10	2cc

Ship	Cruise	Leg	Core Nbr	Chief Sci	Upper Sample Depth (cm)	Lower Sample Depth (cm)	Step Size (cm)	Sample Size (cc or g)

Name	Affiliation	Phone/Email