gov.noaa.nodc:0289530 eng utf8 dataset NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact HTTPS NOAA Contact Information Information for contacts at NCEI. information custodian 2026-04-17T21:12:28Z ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data ISO 19115-2:2009(E) Coral bleaching data from BleachWatch in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary from 2023-06-01 to 2023-11-02 (NCEI Accession 0289530) 2024-02-29 publication 2024-02-22 creation International DOI Foundation (IDF) 10.25921/cr4t-2q40 NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information gov.noaa.nodc:0289530 NCEI Archive Management System 0289530 NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact HTTPS NCEI Contact Information Information for contacts at NCEI. information publisher Cory Walter Mote Marine Laboratory (MML) cwalter@mote.org http://www.mote.org/ HTTP Mote Marine Laboratory (MML) website Institution web page information resourceProvider Mote Marine Laboratory (MML) http://www.mote.org/ HTTP Mote Marine Laboratory (MML) website Institution web page information resourceProvider Andrew Bruckner Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) andy.bruckner@noaa.gov https://floridakeys.noaa.gov/ HTTPS Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) website Institution web page information pointOfContact Walter, Cory Mote Marine Laboratory cwalter@mote.org http://www.mote.org/ HTTP Mote Marine Laboratory (MML) website Institution web page information author Mote Marine Laboratory http://www.mote.org/ HTTP Mote Marine Laboratory (MML) website Institution web page information author NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary https://floridakeys.noaa.gov/ HTTPS Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) website Institution web page information author Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) https://floridakeys.noaa.gov/ HTTPS Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) website Institution web page information contributor Mote Marine Laboratory (MML) http://www.mote.org/ HTTP Mote Marine Laboratory (MML) website Institution web page information contributor tableDigital As the occurrence and severity of coral bleaching has increased in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) since the 1980s, The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other scientists have developed remote sensing products and a network of environmental monitoring stations in order to try to more accurately predict coral bleaching in the Florida Keys. However, although remote sensing and in-situ data collection can provide an indication of when environmental conditions are ideal for the onset of coral bleaching, the actual onset of bleaching can be a gradual process, and effects can vary over an area as large as the FKNMS. In order to accurately assess the initial affects of bleaching events, and to assess coral condition during and after bleaching events, the Florida Keys BleachWatch program coordinates a large network of trained observers to provide regular reports of actual coral conditions on the reefs. Each BleachWatch observer receives a packet containing information on the project and FAQ’s on coral bleaching, report forms complete with detailed instructions, and an underwater visual aid. The report form has been designed to minimize the effort needed to make observations and report on conditions, and the underwater visual aids are designed to minimize gear for the diver to carry yet be easily accessible and available when needed to help make mental notes on coral condition throughout the dive. The underwater visual aid provides a summary of the important information needed from the monitoring form such as environmental conditions as well as images to help determine percent of bleached live coral cover and major growth types for ease of coral identification. After exiting the water, observers simply enter these and any other notable observations on the report form provided. Observers are asked to report as regularly as possible, and are made to understand that observations of no bleaching present are equally as important. By interpreting observations of coral condition from various areas within a geographic zone of concern during potential bleaching events, additional insight can be gained toward determining natural resilience, both for habitat types, geographical location, and species of coral. This information will allow researchers to further develop the accuracy of available coral bleaching early warning products and assist resource managers to better communicate the condition of the reefs as potential bleaching events occur, as well as potentially integrating the information into existing management plans. The initial onset of mass coral bleaching can vary among different species, geographic locations, types of reef zones and a fluctuation of severity, which makes it very difficult to predict where or when it will occur. The Florida Keys BleachWatch Program, modeled after Great Barrier Reef’s BleachWatch, is a team of trained recreational, commercial and scientific divers who help monitor and report on conditions at the reefs. After each visit to the reef, the divers complete a data form, either printed or online, and send it to the BleachWatch coordinator. The divers are provided with an underwater wristband to use as a reference and a reminder key below and above the water. Information from NOAA's remote sensing and in-situ monitoring projects are reviewed routinely and summarized along with BleachWatch volunteer observations in the field to provide a comprehensive overview of current conditions throughout the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Florida Keys Coral Bleaching Current Conditions Reports include a summary of relevant weather information, NOAA Coral Bleaching "HotSpot" and "Degree Heating Weeks" analysis, and updated in-situ monitoring data, along with BleachWatch observer reports for each region during a given period. 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Updates are performed as needed to maintain currentness. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information custodian anemometer anemometer measures wind speed An anemometer is an instrument that measures wind speed. Note that an aerovane (insttypes_id 175) is an anemometer which has a tail and a propeller to measure the speed and direction of the wind. thermometer thermometer generic thermometer or reversing thermometer use thermometer when temperature is a data type, but the exact instrument used to measure temperature is unknown visual estimate visual estimate not an instrument - maybe an observation type visual observation visual observation not an instrument - maybe an observation type