Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

Policies

Visitors

We are open to the public by appointment only. We welcome you to contact us to schedule your visit.

Data Requests

Fish Division data can be accessed by the public through our online Fish Division Database

Note: Our online database is a work in progress.  Not all data may be represented and some records may contain erroneous information.

For questions or other data requests, please contact us.

Viewing of Specimens and Loans

Loans of OSUM study specimens are made to educators for teaching purposes.  Loans of Fish Division research specimens (70% ethanol stored, skeletons, and 95%/-80C stored specimens) are made to made to institutions for teaching and research purposes. Rare and Type Fish Division specimens may be examined by researchers during scheduled in-house visits.  Please contact us to arrange a loan. All loans are subject to the Fish Division Loan Policy.