Guideline for Using Core Samples

Requesting core samples

Please download the sample request form from the following list. Fill up and submit the request form via E-mail to JAMSTEC core curator, with a sample list and related documents, if necessary. Please carefully read the "Rules and Conditions for Sample Usage" section in the request form. By submitting a request form, the requester will be regarded as having agreed on these rules and conditions.

JAMSTEC core curator may communicate with requesters to confirm/adjust request information, to arrange schedules for subsampling/shipping, and to deal with procedures for such as export control. Please describe your purpose, usage, and requesting sample volumes in detail and attach related documents, to justify your project.

Discrete sampling

Please consult the description in "Typical Volumes for Discrete Samples" to complete the form/table for "Sample Information". Please be noted that requesters are liable for shipping costs and consumable supplies.

Use of core samples

If it is feasibly applicable, JAMSTEC core curator may provide a specific period of use until which the user must return samples. If you wish to extend the period of use, you must contact the curator in advance to be approved.

Obligations for report and citation

Users of core samples are required to report acquired analytical data to Data Management Office. In publications, users should cite cruise reports or cruise summaries to acknowledge JAMSTEC for providing data and samples. Please send the "Notification of Publication of Results" to submit-rv-cruisejamstec.go.jp by E-mail. Please visit and read the "Terms and Conditions" in DARWIN website for detailed information related to these issues.