These VARS datasets, including in situ observations (annotations), imagery, ancillary data and other related data types, have been used in peer-reviewed publications, agency reports, and other products. The long-term data storage locations for such datasets are provided below.

For more information about the creation and management of MBARI’s annotation data, please reference the VARS overview.

For inquiries about use of MBARI’s annotation data, please see the VARS Data use policy or contact Nancy Jacobsen Stout.

Peer-reviewed publications

Katija, K., G. Troni, J. Daniels, K. Lance, R. Sherlock, A.D. Sherman, and B.H. Robison (Posted online June 3, 2020). Revealing enigmatic mucus structures in the deep sea using DeepPIV. Nature. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-2345-2

  1. Static file: https://data.mbari.org/products/vars/references/Kakani_Nature20190609559.json
  2. Dynamic file (reflects modifications to annotations or media files): http://services.mbari.org/vars/references/n0

Lundsten, L., C.R. McClain, J.P. Barry, G.M. Cailliet, D. Clague, and A. DeVogelaere. 2009. Ichthyofauna on three seamounts of southern and central California, USA. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 389: 223–232. http://dx.doi.org/10.3354/meps08181

Lundsten, L., J.P. Barry, G.M. Caillet, D.A. Clague, A. DeVogelaere, and J.B. Geller. 2009. Benthic invertebrate communities on three seamounts off southern and central California, USA. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 374: 23–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.3354/meps07745

  1. Static file: Davidson Pioneer Transects Taxa Data
  2. Static file: Davidson Pioneer Transect Info

McClain, C.R., and L. Lundsten. 2014. Assemblage structure is related to slope and depth on a deep offshore Pacific seamount chain. Marine Ecology, 36(2): 210–220. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/maec.12136

  1. Static file: Taney Transects Taxa Data
  2. Static file: Taney Transect Info
 
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