The collection was the basis for the Peabody Essex Museum that subsequently also reflects Salem's rich maritime history.

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This particular research forms the basis of creating a collection of Antarctic bacteria for conservation and biotechnological research purposes.

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He added that applications will be considered "on a case by case basis and only where collection would pose a risk to the health and safety of the personnel carrying out the collection".

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The Autumn Statement documents reveal that the collection will be outsourced on a payment-by-results basis.

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