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    • An Ocean Observing System for Large-Scale Monitoring and Mapping of Noise Throughout the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary

    Metadata Updated: June 9, 2023

    This record represents raw passive acoustic data collected from the Gerry E. Studds Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary (SBNMS). From 2006 to 2011, researchers deployed arrays of bottom-mounted Marine Autonomous Recording Units (MARUs). These units continuously recorded low-frequency sound in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. We analyzed recordings from these units for the presence of vocally-active baleen whales and fish species. We also combined MARU data with data from the U.S. Coast Guard's Automatic Identification System to calculate noise budget contributions from tracked vessels in the area. To investigate the potential effects of vessel noise on the acoustic communication of marine mammals, we integrated ship and whale data. Together with the National Park Service we use these data to develop tools for understanding long-term changes in the sanctuary's 'soundscape.'

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    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 Date September 9, 2021
    Metadata Created Date April 9, 2021
    Metadata Updated Date June 9, 2023
    Reference Date(s) September 21, 2020 (publication)
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded

    Metadata Source

    Harvested from NGDC MGG Passive Acoustic

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    Sanctuary map. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

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    Resource Type Series
    Metadata Date September 9, 2021
    Metadata Created Date April 9, 2021
    Metadata Updated Date June 9, 2023
    Reference Date(s) September 21, 2020 (publication)
    Responsible Party NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (Point of Contact)
    Contact Email
    Guid gov.noaa.ncei.pad:NEFSC_SBNMS_Raw_Data
    Access Constraints Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives., Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose., Cite as: NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center. 2020. An Ocean Observing System for Large-Scale Monitoring and Mapping of Noise Throughout the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.25921/g3vk-v972 [access date].
    Bbox East Long -70.12552
    Bbox North Lat 42.8131
    Bbox South Lat 42.066
    Bbox West Long -70.53532
    Coupled Resource
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded
    Graphic Preview Description Sanctuary map. Credit: NOAA Fisheries
    Graphic Preview File https://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/mgg/pad/browse/NEFSC_SBNMS.jpg
    Graphic Preview Type jpeg
    Harvest Object Id 48a308d3-bdb4-4b54-a642-9da92ca8ffcc
    Harvest Source Id 8812445c-2f10-47c5-80d9-c1bc92ca956d
    Harvest Source Title NGDC MGG Passive Acoustic
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    Metadata Language eng; USA
    Metadata Type geospatial
    Old Spatial {"type": "Polygon", "coordinates": [[[-70.53532, 42.066], [-70.12552, 42.066], [-70.12552, 42.8131], [-70.53532, 42.8131], [-70.53532, 42.066]]]}
    Progress completed
    Spatial Data Service Type
    Spatial Reference System
    Spatial Harvester True
    Temporal Extent Begin 2007-12-19T00:00:00
    Temporal Extent End 2010-05-24T00:00:00

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