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    • Biological effects of ocean acidification on juvenile Atlantic surfclams (Spisula solidissima) observed in laboratory experiments from 2019-04-10 to 2019-07-03 (NCEI Accession 0245952)

    Metadata Updated: November 1, 2023

    This dataset contains laboratory experimental data that were collected to examine the effects of elevated levels of carbon dioxide on the growth of Atlantic surfclam (Spisula solidissima), a species that supports both commercial and recreational fisheries in the Northeast United States. Three levels of carbon dioxide enrichment (low, medium, and high) were delivered to surfclams in a 12-week exposure experiment. All treatments were done in 3 replicates (A, B, C). Approximately every 2 to 3 weeks, 12 individuals were removed from each treatment and measurements of length, width, height, dry tissue, and dry shell were recorded. Length was measured across the longest part of the shell, parallel to the hinge. Width was the thickness of the shell, and height was measured form the hinge to the outer edge of the shell. Dry tissue and dry shell samples were dried at 60°C until constant weight was achieved (~5 days). DIC measurements of carbon dioxide enrichment were taken and analyzed on an Apollo SciTech, while pH was measured weekly with a spectrophotometer. Values reported for DIC, pH, temperature, and salinity are the mean of each treatment during the 12-week experiment. The data indicated that increased carbon dioxide affected growth, tissue mass, and shell weight for Atlantic surfclam.

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    Metadata Date 2023-09-28T13:46:50Z
    Metadata Created Date March 17, 2023
    Metadata Updated Date November 1, 2023
    Reference Date(s) January 28, 2022 (publication), March 9, 2022 (revision)
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded

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    Resource Type Nongeographicdataset
    Metadata Date 2023-09-28T13:46:50Z
    Metadata Created Date March 17, 2023
    Metadata Updated Date November 1, 2023
    Reference Date(s) January 28, 2022 (publication), March 9, 2022 (revision)
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    Access Constraints Cite as: Pousse, Emilien; Poach, Matthew; Redman, Dylan H.; Sennefelder, George; Munroe, Daphne; Hart, Deborah R.; Hennen, Daniel R.; Dixon, Mark S.; Li, Yaqin; Wikfors, Gary H.; Meseck, Shannon L. (2022). Biological effects of ocean acidification on juvenile Atlantic surfclams (Spisula solidissima) observed in laboratory experiments from 2019-04-10 to 2019-07-03 (NCEI Accession 0245952). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/fesj-kv54. 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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    Temporal Extent Begin 2019-04-10
    Temporal Extent End 2019-07-03

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