Bumble Bee Buoy Data 1964-1973: Temperature profile data from the Pacific Ocean in a part of the International Decade of Ocean Exploration / North Pacific Experiment (IDOE/NORPAX) from 1961-08-29 to 1973-06-16 (NCEI Accession 7500530)

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Temperature, pressure, and wind speed/direction data were collected using Scripps Institution of Oceanography Bumble Bee tethered buoys from the Pacific Ocean from August 29, 1961, to June 16, 1973. Data were submitted by Scripps Institution of Oceanography as a part of the International Decade of Ocean Exploration / North Pacific Experiment (IDOE/NORPAX).

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title	Bumble Bee Buoy Data 1964-1973: Temperature profile data from the Pacific Ocean in a part of the International Decade of Ocean Exploration / North Pacific Experiment (IDOE/NORPAX) from 1961-08-29 to 1973-06-16 (NCEI Accession 7500530)

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