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CARIACO Ocean Time-Series data collected in the Cariaco Basin since 1995

Metadata Updated: November 1, 2023

This collection includes surface primary production (carbon fixation rates by photosynthesis of planktonic algae), regional hydrography, physical forcing variables (such as the wind), and the settling flux of particulate organic carbon, measured in the Cariaco Basin as part of the Carbon Retention In A Colored Ocean Project (CARIACO) Ocean Time-Series Program.

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Metadata Date 2023-09-19T16:33:07Z
Metadata Created Date March 17, 2023
Metadata Updated Date November 1, 2023
Reference Date(s) April 16, 2001 (publication), February 16, 2023 (revision)
Frequency Of Update asNeeded

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Harvested from NOAA/NESDIS/ncei/accessions

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Resource Type Series
Metadata Date 2023-09-19T16:33:07Z
Metadata Created Date March 17, 2023
Metadata Updated Date November 1, 2023
Reference Date(s) April 16, 2001 (publication), February 16, 2023 (revision)
Responsible Party (Point of Contact)
Contact Email
Guid gov.noaa.nodc:CARIACO
Access Constraints Cite as: Scranton, Mary; Taylor, G. T.; Varela, Ramon; Astor, Yrene; Muller-Karger, Frank; Lorenzoni, Laura; McIntyre, Michelle (2001). CARIACO Ocean Time-Series data collected in the Cariaco Basin since 1995. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/CARIACO. 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.
Bbox East Long -64
Bbox North Lat 12
Bbox South Lat 10
Bbox West Long -67
Coupled Resource
Frequency Of Update asNeeded
Graphic Preview Description Preview graphic
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Harvest Object Id 65a2d34b-54af-45fb-a902-be8e3a5854c7
Harvest Source Id c084a438-6f6b-470d-93e0-16aeddb9f513
Harvest Source Title NOAA/NESDIS/ncei/accessions
Licence accessLevel: Public
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Metadata Language eng
Metadata Type geospatial
Old Spatial {"type": "Polygon", "coordinates": [[[-67.0, 10.0], [-64.0, 10.0], [-64.0, 12.0], [-67.0, 12.0], [-67.0, 10.0]]]}
Progress onGoing
Spatial Data Service Type
Spatial Reference System
Spatial Harvester True
Temporal Extent Begin 1995-08-11

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