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• MS Excel workbook template for submission of database records to the national database. Once completed, submit to DSCRTP Data Program through deepseacoraldata@noaa.gov for QA/QC and ingestion into NOAA's National Database of Deep Sea Corals and Sponges.
• This MS Excel file provides the definition of each of the fields (variables) in the NOAA National Database of Deep-Sea Corals and Sponges. It also provides a list of valid values for each variable. The 'Data Dictionary' file updates and supplants the database schema described in the appendix of Hourigan et al. (2015) "Introduction to NOAA’s National Database of Deep-Sea Corals and Sponges". The Data Dictionary is the most up to date version of the variable definitions. It can be searched, filtered, and sorted, which brings enhanced functionality to the user.
• A quick summary of why it is important to contribute to NOAA's National Database of Deep Sea Corals and Sponges
• This document gives step by step directions on how to submit data and reports to the Program.
• Data Checklist: This document gives an overview of what should be delivered to DSCRTP and a general schedule
• An Introduction to NOAA’s National Database for Deep-Sea Corals and Sponges

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