Crustacean Collection Marco Retamal, Universidad de Concepción, Chile

In cases where only a geopolitical region was reported, coordinates correspond to the main port within that region, serving as a standardised spatial reference. This approach ensures consistent spatial resolution across the dataset, while retaining the original locality information in the associated metadata fields. The dataset aims to contribute to the documentation and accessibility of long-term biodiversity records of decapod crustaceans, supporting research in taxonomy, biogeography, and conservation.

Making these records available through OBIS provides a historical baseline for understanding species distribution patterns in marine and freshwater ecosystems and offers valuable input for future ecological and environmental assessments.