This dataset includes sea star sampling information collected for a survey of sea star-associated densovirus (SSaDV) prevalence and load in asymptomatic animals from near Ketchikan, AK in February of 2017. The data include sample number, species, collection time, depth, latitude, and longitude.
The survey was done to determine the presence/load of SSaDV in SE Alaska during a reported incidence of sea cucumber wasting.
Hewson, I. (2017) Sea star sample information from Ketchikan, AK in February of 2017 (Sea Star Microbiology project). Biological and Chemical Oceanography Data Management Office (BCO-DMO). (Version ) Version Date 2017-12-01 [if applicable, indicate subset used]. http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset/719916 [access date]
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