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Biological Baseline Studies of Mobile Bay (MESC-CAB 1980-1981): Hydrography, Sediments, Benthic Fauna, Pelagic Fauna, Phytoplankton, and Zooplankton (NCEI Accession 0176496)

Metadata Updated: December 1, 2023

Data from a monthly survey of Mobile Bay between April 1980 and August 1981. Extant data from the MESC Data Management System include sediment particle size distribution, discrete hydrography, identification and enumeration of benthic fauna, and identification and enumeration of water column biota.

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Metadata Date 2022-12-23T15:34:29Z
Metadata Created Date December 4, 2020
Metadata Updated Date December 1, 2023
Reference Date(s) December 20, 2018 (publication)
Frequency Of Update asNeeded

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Resource Type Dataset
Metadata Date 2022-12-23T15:34:29Z
Metadata Created Date December 4, 2020
Metadata Updated Date December 1, 2023
Reference Date(s) December 20, 2018 (publication)
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Contact Email
Guid gov.noaa.nodc:0176496
Access Constraints Cite as: Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium (2018). Biological Baseline Studies of Mobile Bay (MESC-CAB 1980-1981): Hydrography, Sediments, Benthic Fauna, Pelagic Fauna, Phytoplankton, and Zooplankton (NCEI Accession 0176496). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0176496. Accessed [date]., 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.
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Bbox West Long -88.17333
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Spatial Harvester True
Temporal Extent Begin 1980-04-03
Temporal Extent End 1981-08-26

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