Refer to the reseources below for locating and requesting geological samples for scientific research and Earth science education.
The Index of Marine and Lacustrine Geological Samples was a NOAA database that provided a central listing of geological samples from lakes and ocean basins that are accessible through open-access repositories.
The IMLGS has ended its service through NOAA on 5/5/2025, though work is underway to migrate it to a new home through SESAR. More information is available here.
The Ocean Sciences Division of the National Science Foundation supports open-access marine sample archival at four national repositories in the United States. Each institution hosts a unique collection of sediment cores and rocks from Earth's ocean basins. Numerous other programs and institutions host marine samples available for scientific work, also listed here.
Contact Katie Kelley with questions or feedback: kelley (at) uri.edu
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