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    • Microplastics in the surficial benthic sediment from Lake Michigan and Lake Erie, 2013 and 2014

    Metadata Updated: October 29, 2023

    This dataset describes the quantity, morphology, concentration and polymer identity of microplastics in surficial benthic sediment of Lake Michigan and Lake Erie. Lake Michigan sediment samples were collected at 20 locations in September, 2013 and Lake Erie sediment samples were collected at 12 locations in September, 2014 while on-board the R.V. Lake Guardian. Sampling and analysis methods are described in the Processing Steps section of the metadata.

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    Public: This dataset is intended for public access and use. License: No license information was provided. If this work was prepared by an officer or employee of the United States government as part of that person's official duties it is considered a U.S. Government Work.

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    Metadata Created Date June 1, 2023
    Metadata Updated Date October 29, 2023

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    Harvested from DOI EDI

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    Additional Metadata

    Resource Type Dataset
    Metadata Created Date June 1, 2023
    Metadata Updated Date October 29, 2023
    Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
    Maintainer
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    Identifier USGS:5d4203c6e4b01d82ce8da886
    Data Last Modified 20200902
    Category geospatial
    Public Access Level public
    Bureau Code 010:12
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    Metadata Type geospatial
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    Publisher Hierarchy White House > U.S. Department of the Interior > U.S. Geological Survey
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