Access to data and documentation

The extensive fieldwork conducted by PISCO researchers generates many datasets that are of interest to not only researchers within PISCO, but also to collaborating institutions, agencies, and the greater science community. You can access the PISCO data catalog via the links below, and may use the data in accordance with the Usage Rights stated in the metadata for each dataset. Please refer to the PISCO Data Sharing Policy, or contact the principal investigator for each project if you have questions about the datasets.

PISCO Data Access web application

The PISCO Data Access web application enables interactive data searches for PISCO projects by location and time. Publicly accessible data may be downloaded after logging into the application. If you don't have a login, please use the Register link. This is a beta release of the search software, and comments on presentation, usability, and functionality are welcome. Please send comments to webcontact@lists.piscoweb.org.

PISCO Subtidal Map application The PISCO Subtidal Community Survey Map web application provides a means for detailed exploration of subtidal survey results by location, time, and taxon. This interactive application provides summary data and charts of sites in southern and central California.
PISCO Marine Taxonomic Database The PISCO Marine Taxonomic Database web application provides images and reference information for marine invertebrates and algae.