gov.noaa.nodc:0072309 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 2025-12-22T20:06:07Z ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data ISO 19115-2:2009(E) Oceanographic data collected during the Estuary to the Abyss: Exploring Along the Latitude 31-30 Transect (abyss2004) on RV Seward Johnson in Charleston Bump from 2004-08-19 to 2004-09-01 (NCEI Accession 0072309) 2011-04-27 publication 2023-04-02 revision 2011-04-27 creation NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information gov.noaa.nodc:0072309 NCEI Archive Management System 0072309 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 Marine Resources Research Institute (MRRI) https://www.dnr.sc.gov/marine/mrri/ HTTPS Marine Resources Research Institute (MRRI) website Institution web page information resourceProvider George Sedberry South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Principal Investigator http://www.dnr.sc.gov HTTP South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) website Institution web page information principalInvestigator Mark Mitchell Louisiana State University (LSU) Principal Investigator principalInvestigator Marine Resources Research Institute (MRRI) https://www.dnr.sc.gov/marine/mrri/ HTTPS Marine Resources Research Institute (MRRI) website Institution web page information contributor US DOC/NOAA/NMFS/Southeast Regional Office/Habitat Conservation Division/Atlantic Branch contributor Marine Resources Research Institute https://www.dnr.sc.gov/marine/mrri/ HTTPS Marine Resources Research Institute (MRRI) website Institution web page information author tableDigital The diverse ocean-bottom habitats off the coast of South Carolina and Georgia support a corresponding diversity of organisms. An imaginary line, or transect, running from the coast of Georgia to the edge of the continental shelf off South Carolina would cross these habitats: coastal sands washed down from the land; emergent, hard-bottom, rocky outcrops on the continental shelf; the soft muddy sediments on the upper Florida-Hatteras Slope; and the complex bottom topography of the Charleston Bump on the Blake Plateau. Beyond the Blake Plateau lies the deep ocean, or the abyss. The waters overlying the transect change as well. They become increasingly less influenced by local climate and runoff from the land, and more influenced by tropical currents of the Gulf Stream, as you move offshore. Scientists on the Estuary to the Abyss Expedition will research the habitats and fauna along this line, which we refer to as the "Latitude 31-30 Transect." Sponsored by the NOAA Office of Exploration, the expedition team will work aboard Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution's research vessel, the Seward Johnson, which carries and deploys the deep submersible vehicle, the Johnson-Sea-Link II. For nearly a half-century, fishery scientists and marine ecologists have conducted research and monitoring of many of the near-shore marine and estuarine habitats off the coast of the southeastern U.S. Historically, most of these research efforts have been aimed at waters inshore of the Florida-Hatteras Slope, where productive shelf waters support important fisheries for snappers, groupers, and other reef fishes. The deeper waters beyond the Florida-Hatteras Slope have been studied less. The Estuary to the Abyss cruise will concentrate on deeper waters (those greater than 400 m) along the transect. Our research will complement previous studies of shallow-water faunas. We will examine changes in faunas that occur with increasing depth and distance offshore. The exploration along this transect will also help us understand the influence of several variables -- including distance from land (and its human inhabitants), bottom type, and overlying water masses -- on the assemblages of organisms that dwell on the bottom. Overall, we will expand our knowledge of bottom faunas from the estuary to the deep sea. This dataset is available to the public for a wide variety of uses including scientific research and analysis. The NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research sponsored the collection of these data. completed historicalArchive 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 pointOfContact asNeeded NCEI Accession 0072309 was revised and a new version of the archival package was published. 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URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords information custodian Charleston Bump North Atlantic Ocean place Originator Place Names accessLevel: public otherRestrictions Cite as: Marine Resources Research Institute (2011). Oceanographic data collected during the Estuary to the Abyss: Exploring Along the Latitude 31-30 Transect (abyss2004) on RV Seward Johnson in Charleston Bump from 2004-08-19 to 2004-09-01 (NCEI Accession 0072309). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0072309. Accessed [date]. Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. 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NOAA Ocean Explorer: Estuary To The Abyss: Exploring Along The Latitude 31-30 Transect 2009 publication https://archive.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/explorations/04etta/ HTTPS https://archive.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/explorations/04etta/ Expeditions, education, multimedia and data access. information crossReference program Estuary to the Abyss 2004; Estuary to the Abyss 2004 electronic resouce: exploring along the latitude 31-30 transect, August 20 - September 1, 2004 / U.S. Dept. of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Ocean Exploration; 2004 2004 publication https://discover.library.noaa.gov/permalink/01NOAA_INST/1qbesct/alma991000652739707381 HTTPS Related publication(s) NOAA Central Library: publication(s) information NOAA Library https://library.noaa.gov/ HTTPS NOAA Library website Institution web page information publisher crossReference collection eng; USA utf8 environment oceans imageryBaseMapsEarthCover climatologyMeteorologyAtmosphere -80.75579 -77.1372 27.46133 32.70777 2004-08-19 2004-09-01 The NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research sponsored the collection of these data. Expedition produced the following data: Cruise Plan, Quick Look Report, Video Annotations Logs, 14 Dive Summaries, 177 Digital Images, Ship Navigation Data (GPS1, GPS2, Gyrocompass), Ship Sensor Raw Data (ADCP, Bongo, CTD, CTD_SCDNR, Knudsen, Vids), Johnson Sea Link 2 Submersible Navigation Data and Submersible Sensor Raw Data (CTD). Other NOAA offices hold the data that NCEI has not archived under this Accession. In this accession, NCEI has archived multiple versions of these data. The latest (and best) version of these data has the largest version number. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information +1-301-713-3277 ncei.info@noaa.gov pointOfContact In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media. Contact NCEI for other distribution options and instructions. 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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information custodian ADCP ADCP Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler The Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) measures currents beneath a ship while underway. Sound signals sent from the moving ship bounce back to receivers aboard the ship. This provides a profile of water movement relative to the ship-precise modern navigation, allowing the ship's motion to be subtracted from the data. These devices are also used on moorings and profilers and, along with acoustic backscattering, measure animal biomass. Particles in the path of the sound waves, mostly plankton, reflect a small part of the sound energy back toward receivers, allowing researchers to make remote estimates of the sizes and numbers of animals present in the water column. Before the 1970's, the most technologically advanced instrument used to measure water velocity was known as a Doppler speed log. This evolved into the first commercial ADCP, produced in the mid-1970's, which used averaging. Later in the 1970's, the first vessel-mounted ADCP was developed to measure water velocity more accurately and to allow measurement in range cells over a depth profile. As instruments evolved, so did new techniques in Doppler signal processing. Initially, Doppler speed logs used simple analog signal processing methods, which are still used in some commercial speed logs today. However, the first ADCPs incorporated analog-to-digital signal conversion over a narrow communication bandwidth. Around 1990, this technique was developed into broadband signal processing. Since then, broadband ADCPs have been able to generate very accurate, real-time velocity measurements. barometer barometer Barometers are instruments for measuring atmospheric pressure; two types include mercury barometers and aneroid barometers. camera camera An instrument for recording images. compass compass magnetic compass instrument used for geo-location, positioning and navigation conductivity sensor conductivity sensor OMEGA non-contact conductivity sensor CDCN-108 or Honeywell DirectLine DL423 Sensor Module, for example Water conductivity sensors are used to measure how well a solution conducts an electrical current. CTD CTD Conductivity-Temperature-Depth probe flow meter flow meter flow meter fluorometer fluorometer fluorometer GPS GPS Global Positioning System receiver satellite-based instrument used for geo-location, positioning and navigation gyrocompass gyrocompass gyrocompass meteorological sensor meteorological sensor Any meteorological sensor, but also see specific instruments such as aerovane, anemometer, etc. salinometer salinometer generic salinometer use salinometer when the instrument type used is unclear but the data include salinity measurements temperature sensor temperature sensor A sensor used to measure temperature. video camera video camera a camera which makes moving or still images used as the basis for making parameter determinations Johnson-Sea-Link II Updated information from ICES for the vessel JOHNSON-SEA-LINK II from US: UNITED STATES. Name : JOHNSON-SEA-LINK II Country(s) : US: UNITED STATES (ISO Country Code) Platform Class : 20: Submersible Commissioned Date : 1975 Decommissioned Date : 2011 Current Length : 7.19 Built : 1975 WOD Code: 11356 Notes : The Johnson-Sea-Link II is a manned submersible owned and operated by Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution. At 23.6 ft long, 10.9 ft high and 8.3 ft wide, this highly maneuverable submersible can dive to a depth of 3,000 ft and travel at a maximum speed of one knot. Information Sources: - http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/technology/subs/sealink/sealink.html Confirmed by NOAA on 2018-08-29 (FY2018). Submitted to ICES 2017-06-01 R/V Seward Johnson HARBOR BRANCH OCEAN INST. INC. See https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2003-06-08-0306050362-story.html 204-foot Seward Johnson See https://www.unols.org/ships-facilities/unols-vessels/historical-list-all-unols-vessels Seward Johnson (HBOI) Out of UNOLS Service end of 2009. See http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/virtual_disk_library/index.cgi/6038477/FID2875/technology/vessels/sewardjohnson1/sewardjohnson1.html The R/V Seward Johnson, namesake of HARBOR BRANCH founder J. Seward Johnson, Sr., is a 204 ft Oceanographic and Submersible-Support Research Vessel. Built in 1984, commissioned in 1985 and extensively rebuilt and stretched in 1994, the ship now displaces 1,282 tons. A 6,000 nautical mile range and a speed of 13 knots is delivered by two 850 hp engines. The vessel is capable of traveling and working in any of the world's oceans, while accommodating up to 40 people (29 investigators, sub crew, or technicians; 11 ship’s crew).