OceanShot Data Submission Portal

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OceanShot Data Submission Portal

International Marine Science Laboratory · Tohoku University

Submit DNA sample metadata and track your sequencing requests from submission through results delivery.

Welcome to the OceanShot Portal

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Full name *

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Institution / Affiliation *

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About the project

The OceanShot Project is a collaborative initiative providing marine researchers with access to high-throughput DNA sequencing services. Our goal is to democratize access to cutting-edge genomic tools for ocean biodiversity monitoring. Researchers submit sample metadata below to request services ranging from DNA extraction through full bioinformatic analysis.

Data policy

Open data agreement

The OceanShot Project is committed to open science. All sequencing data, associated metadata, and derived analyses generated through this program will be made publicly available through recognized repositories no later than 3 years from the date of data generation.

I understand and agree that all data generated through the OceanShot Project will become publicly available within 3 years of generation.

Sample information

Sample type & condition

You may include up to 4 different sample types per shipment. Each group describes a specific sample type with its own tube, volume, and buffer details.

Sample group 1

Sample type *

Number of samples *

Tube type *

Elution / buffer volume

Preservation buffer

Overall sample state *

Extracted DNA Highly preferred

DNA has already been extracted and is ready for library preparation. Ship at room temperature.

Mixed (both extracted & unextracted)

Shipment contains both extracted DNA and raw unextracted samples.

Unextracted sample

Raw sample requiring DNA extraction before processing.

Shipping unextracted samples is significantly more expensive due to cold-chain requirements and international shipping regulations. We strongly encourage researchers to perform DNA extraction locally if possible. Contact the OceanShot team to discuss extraction protocols before shipping.

Shipping temperature *

Sample metadata

Upload your metadata spreadsheet *

Download our template (formatted to Smithsonian/DarwinCore standards for GBIF & OBIS compatibility), fill in one row per sample, then upload below.

Download metadata template (.xlsx)

Drop your metadata file here or click to browse

Accepted: .xlsx, .csv, .xls — Max 10 MB

Requested services

Select the services you need

Standard services

DNA Extractions

Extraction sample type *

Library Preparation

Library type *

Amplicon sequencingTargeted gene amplification via PCR — select marker gene(s) below

Target gene(s)

16S rRNA

18S rRNA

COI

ITS2

Custom primers

Enter your primer sequences

Genome skimmingShallow whole-genome shotgun — no PCR, no primer selection needed

Nanopore Sequencing

Standard Summary of the Sequencing Results

Collaborative research

Check if interested in writing a manuscript together based on any of the following analyses

Additional Data Analyses (phylogenetic, epigenetic, gene coding region discovery, SNPs analysis)

By selecting collaborative data analysis services, you agree to include the OceanShot team as co-authors on any manuscripts, presentations, or publications resulting from this analysis.

I confirm and agree to the co-authorship requirement.

Scheduling & priority

Help us plan your sample processing

This information helps us prioritize and schedule your samples appropriately.

What is your desired timeframe for these samples? *

Please explain why this timeframe is needed *

Is this related to a student thesis or dissertation? *

Yes

Expected graduation date *

Anything else?

Additional notes or special requests

Shipping assistance

Customs letter for international shipments

Download this template letter in Japanese and English that should be of assistance for shipping your samples and getting them through Japanese customs. Please insert it in the box with the samples you are sending. We cannot guarantee there will be no hold ups. Please follow the local and international regulations for shipping samples for scientific purposes in appropriate reagents and amounts.

Download customs letter template (Japanese & English, .docx)

Questions? Contact us

You’ll receive a confirmation email within 24 hours.

My submissions

Track the progress of each submission through our pipeline.

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OceanShot Project · International Marine Science Laboratory Tohoku University · 2026