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    • Carrot Island oyster reef and marsh restoration from 2018-05-11 to 2020-08-18 (NCEI Accession 0239707)

    Metadata Updated: November 1, 2025

    The following dataset was collected as part of a project assessing the abilities of two oyster reef substrates to recruit and sustain oyster populations and mitigate erosion of landward salt marsh. Data were collected on Carrot Island in the Rachel Carson National Estuarine Research Reserve in Beaufort, North Carolina, where experimental reefs and control sites were sited on one low- and one high-energy marsh shoreline. The dataset includes metrics reflecting marsh performance (Spartina alterniflora shoot density, marsh shoreline change, marsh elevation) and oyster performance (oyster densities, oyster lengths, reef area, reef height). Additional shapefiles pertaining to AMBUR analysis of shoreline change and the position of the marsh shorelines in 2018 and 2020 are supplied. The data are supplied as xlsx, docx files and shapefiles. These data are meant to accompany the journal article “Reef design and site hydrodynamics mediate oyster restoration and marsh stabilization outcomes” (Wellman et al. 2021, Ecological Applications).

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    Metadata Date 2025-05-16T15:36:04Z
    Metadata Created Date March 17, 2023
    Metadata Updated Date November 1, 2025
    Reference Date(s) August 9, 2021 (publication)
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded

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    Harvested from NOAA/NESDIS/ncei/accessions

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    Resource Type Dataset
    Metadata Date 2025-05-16T15:36:04Z
    Metadata Created Date March 17, 2023
    Metadata Updated Date November 1, 2025
    Reference Date(s) August 9, 2021 (publication)
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    Contact Email
    Guid gov.noaa.nodc:0239707
    Access Constraints Cite as: Wellman, Emory; Baillie, Christopher; Puckett, Brandon; Donaher, Sarah; Trackenberg, Stacy; Gittman, Rachel (2021). Carrot Island oyster reef and marsh restoration from 2018-05-11 to 2020-08-18 (NCEI Accession 0239707). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0239707. 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 -76.622297
    Bbox North Lat 34.704692
    Bbox South Lat 34.703786
    Bbox West Long -76.628706
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    Frequency Of Update asNeeded
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    Graphic Preview File https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/metadata/landing-page/bin/gfx?id=gov.noaa.nodc:0239707
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    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
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    Spatial Data Service Type
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    Spatial Harvester True
    Temporal Extent Begin 2018-05-11
    Temporal Extent End 2020-08-18

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