Welcome to the NOAA Deep Sea Coral Data Portal
This Portal provides access to deep sea coral and sponge data, images, and technical reports from research funded by NOAA’s Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program (DSCRTP) and its partners.
Digital Map & DatabaseData Search, Discovery & DownloadThe DSCRTP map allows for search, discovery, and download of the National Deep Sea Corals and Sponges Database. All points are categorized and colored by common vernacular categories. Users can search by taxon, region, time, and depth. Data downloads can be initiated using the search parameters on the map and the on-screen geographic extent. Go to the digital map Information AccessUsers can also view site characterization reports for DSCRTP funded research. These reports give habitat summaries of specific undersea areas and summarize the dives on the area. Go to the digital map Deep Sea Coral Database DocumentationDSCRTP's Technical Memo on the National Database. Go to the publication Metadata for the Deep Sea Coral Database. Go to the metadata |
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2016 Report to CongressRead the 2016 Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program Report to Congress.
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State of DSC ReportPreview the 2015 report on the state of deep sea corals and sponges in the U.S.
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Research SitesRead reports characterizing deep sea coral and sponge sites.
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Okeanos ExplorerFollow the Pacific Islands explorations.
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Report ArchiveVisit NOAA's Coral Reef Information System(CoRIS).
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