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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the data downloaded from OBIS-SEAMAP for my paper, products or publications?

OBIS-SEAMAP data are owned by the data providers and subject to the OBIS-SEAMAP Terms of Use. In short, you are required to contact the data providers for permission before using the data for any publications or products.

I'm conducting research on marine creatures. Can you give me the whole OBIS-SEAMAP database?

Please use the OBIS-SEAMAP web site to download the particular data of interest. The database is large and not easy to transfer. Furthermore, the use of the data is subject to the OBIS-SEAMAP Terms of Use.

How can I get high resolution images of the map I created with the Online Mapper?

We don't provide high quality (that is, suitable for publications) images. Please take a screen shot. As always, please remember to contact the data provider as required by the Terms of Use before using any data for publications or products. Also, if the screen shot includes Google Maps imagery and it is used in any publications or products, you need to adhere to the Google Maps Terms of Use (see Google Maps Terms of Use).

Can I use the scientific illustrations posted on OBIS-SEAMAP for our organization's web site or publications?

The scientific illustrations and photos posted on OBIS-SEAMAP are copyrighted. Please contact the credited person for permission.

I can't download the file. A new window opens but disappears instantly. I'm using IE7/IE8.

First, please make sure popup windows are allowed for http://seamap.env.duke.edu.

Also the security settings have to be changed so that IE accepts the download file.

If you don't want to change the security settings, there is an alternative. You can just click "Download" link that appears on the page when the download file is ready (it follows "If download failed, try the link below").

<< To change the security settings in IE7/IE8 >>

  1. Go to [Tools]-[Internet Options].
  2. Switch to [Security] tab.
  3. Select "Trusted Sites" and click [Sites] button.
  4. Make sure "Require server verification (https:)..." is off as the OBIS-SEAMAP web site is not using https.
  5. You will see the URL to this site in "Add this web site..." box. Click [Add].
  6. Click [Close].
  7. Back to [Internet Options] dialog, click [Custom level].
  8. in [Security setting] dialog, scroll down until you find "Downloads."
  9. Check "Enable" for "File download".
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  10. Click [OK]. You don't need to restart the browser.