National Geophysical Data Center (Continued) 
Index to Marine Geological Samples or the Core Curators' File 
Location: Worldwide 
Description of Data: This data file is designed to provide an inventory of 
marine geological samples archived by major US oceanographic institutions and 
government agencies. The Core Curators' Data Base contains the information on 
curating facility, ship, cruise sample number, geographic position, water 
depth, type of sample device, sample dimensions, method of storage, basin 
lithology, age, and comments. Each data listing is accompanied by a complete 
list of contacts at various sample repositions (including name, address, and 
phone number). 
NGDC can supply analytical data of the portion of the samples listed in 
the data file. However, only a few of the analyses for which NGDC archives 
data are grain size, engineering properties, geochemistry, paleontology, and 
detailed sediment description. 
Response Format: The standard format for data listing or 
inventory information is a computer printout. 
However, listings on magnetic tape or 35-mm 
microfilm are available upon request. 
Cost Information: Searches/data listing from the file cost an 
average of $25. Data are available at cost of 
reproduction. 
Point of Contact: National Geophysical Data Center 
National Environmental Satellite, Data, 
and Information Service 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration 
Code E/GC3 
325 Broadway 
Boulder, CO 80303 
(303) 497-6338, FTS 320-6338 
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