What Is a “Storage”?
MABIK operates a “storage” equipped with systems to maintain constant temperature and humidity, prevent disasters, etc. for permanent preservation and management of specimens in their original form.
Facilities
13 storages
(B1 : 1Storage, 1F : 6Storages, 2F : Storages)
Total area
3,748㎡
Target Species
All taxonomic groups of marine organisms
(vertebrates, invertebrates, algae, microorganisms, etc.)
Specimen type
- Immersion
- Dry
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Taxidermied/
skeletal - Slide
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Genetic
specimens
Storage conditions
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Temperature / humidity
20±2℃ / 50±5%
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Irradiance
Continuous exposure to strong light, especially UV light, can cause discoloration or deformation
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Air quality
Removal of airborne contaminants such as O3, NOx, SOx, etc. to prevent oxidation of specimens
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Pests
Regular inspection of the storage and disinfection of specimens is required to prevent damage to specimens
1F
Storage
6 Rooms
6 Rooms
2F
Storage
6 Rooms
6 Rooms
Total Area 3,748㎡
- Genetic Resources and Microbial Storage470
- Sample Storage Room 1103
- Sample Storage Room 2211
- Vertebrate Storage417
- Large Specimen Storage400
- Wet Specimen Storage 2270
- Invertebrate Storage 2359
- Skeletal Specimen Storage359
- Marine Plant Storage379
- Slide Specimen Storage93
- Model Specimen Storage72
- Reserve Storage 1265
- Reserve Storage 2350