Table 2. Summary of time series metagenome samples.

Time series	Location	Latitude, longitude	Cruise numbers	Dates sampled	# Depths per time point	# Samples	Available ancillary data fields	Ancillary data categories
BATS	Sargasso Sea	31º 40’ N, 64º 10’ W	173-195	February 2003 - December 2004	3	60	≥27	Physical, Chemical, Biological
HOT	N. Pacific gyre, Station ALOHA	22º 45’ N, 158º W	144-166	January 2003 - December 2004	3	66	≥80	Physical, Chemical, Biological