gov.noaa.nodc:0239707 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 2025-05-16T15:50:34Z ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data ISO 19115-2:2009(E) Carrot Island oyster reef and marsh restoration from 2018-05-11 to 2020-08-18 (NCEI Accession 0239707) 2021-08-09 publication 2021-07-30 creation NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information gov.noaa.nodc:0239707 NCEI Archive Management System 0239707 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 Emory H. Wellman East Carolina University (ECU) wellmane18@students.ecu.edu http://www.ecu.edu/ HTTP East Carolina University (ECU) website Institution web page information resourceProvider East Carolina University (ECU) http://www.ecu.edu/ HTTP East Carolina University (ECU) website Institution web page information resourceProvider Emory Wellman East Carolina University (ECU) wellmane18@students.ecu.edu http://www.ecu.edu/ HTTP East Carolina University (ECU) website Institution web page information pointOfContact Wellman, Emory author Baillie, Christopher author Puckett, Brandon author Donaher, Sarah author Trackenberg, Stacy author Gittman, Rachel East Carolina University http://www.ecu.edu/ HTTP East Carolina University (ECU) website Institution web page information author East Carolina University (ECU) http://www.ecu.edu/ HTTP East Carolina University (ECU) website Institution web page information contributor tableDigital 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). This dataset is available to the public for a wide variety of uses including scientific research and analysis. Funded by: North Carolina Division of Environmental Quality Funded by: NOAA Funded by: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Funded by: North Carolina Policy Collaboratory 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 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/metadata/landing-page/bin/gfx?id=gov.noaa.nodc:0239707 Preview graphic PNG 0239707 NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER 2021-07-18 publication OYSTER CONDITION INDICES SHORELINE theme NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS in situ laboratory analyses model output theme NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS East Carolina University dataCentre NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS East Carolina University dataCentre NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS North Atlantic Ocean place NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS oceanography theme WMO_CategoryCode 2012-09-15 publication EARTH SCIENCE > BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION > ANIMALS/INVERTEBRATES > MOLLUSKS > BIVALVES > OYSTERS EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > COASTAL PROCESSES > SHORELINES theme Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords 2026 revision 24 Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Greenbelt MD https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD%2BKeywords HTTPS GCMD Keyword Forum Page Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. 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URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords information custodian Adult Oyster Lengths Creek Shoreline AMBUR Results Juvenile Oyster Lengths Landward Marsh Elevation Change Marsh Shoot Density Marsh Shoreline Change Marsh Vegetation Line Positions Oyster Densities Oyster Reef Area Oyster Reef Height Ramp Shoreline AMBUR Results theme Provider Keywords Quadrat Ruler Trimble R10 GNSS instrument Provider Instruments OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN place Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords 2026 revision 24 Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Greenbelt MD https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD%2BKeywords HTTPS GCMD Keyword Forum Page Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 21. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords information custodian LU5FCY Send2NCEI Submission Package ID accessLevel: public otherRestrictions 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]. 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. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives. otherRestrictions 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. Jackson, C. W., Alexander, C. R., & Bush, D. M. (2012). Application of the AMBUR R package for spatio-temporal analysis of shoreline change: Jekyll Island, Georgia, USA. Computers & Geosciences, 41, 199–207. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cageo.2011.08.009 2012-04 publication International DOI Foundation (IDF) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cageo.2011.08.009 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cageo.2011.08.009 HTTPS https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cageo.2011.08.009 journal article information Jackson, Chester W. author Alexander, Clark R. author Bush, David M. author Elsevier BV publisher documentDigital Computers & Geosciences 41 ISSN 0098-3004, pp. 199-207 crossReference sciencePaper Wellman, E. H., Baillie, C. J., Puckett, B. J., Donaher, S. E., Trackenberg, S. N., & Gittman, R. K. (2022). Reef design and site hydrodynamics mediate oyster restoration and marsh stabilization outcomes. Ecological Applications, 32(2). https://doi.org/10.1002/eap.2506 2022-02-20 publication International DOI Foundation (IDF) https://doi.org/10.1002/eap.2506 https://doi.org/10.1002/eap.2506 HTTPS https://doi.org/10.1002/eap.2506 related journal article information Wellman, Emory H. Department of Biology East Carolina University Greenville North Carolina USA author Baillie, Christopher J. Department of Biology East Carolina University Greenville North Carolina USA author Puckett, Brandon J. North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve Beaufort North Carolina USA author Donaher, Sarah E. Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences Clemson University Anderson South Carolina USA author Trackenberg, Stacy N. Department of Biology East Carolina University Greenville North Carolina USA author Gittman, Rachel K. Department of Biology East Carolina University Greenville North Carolina USA author Wiley publisher documentDigital Ecological Applications 32(2) ISSN 1051-0761, ISSN 1939-5582 crossReference sciencePaper eng; USA utf8 environment oceans -76.628706 -76.622297 34.703786 34.704692 2018-05-11 2020-08-18 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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You may copy and paste the FTP link to the data into an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla or WinSCP). download dataset NCEI Accession 0239707 v1.1 was published. 2021-08-09T15:54:12Z NCEI Accession 0239707 v1.1 publication https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0239707/1.1 HTTPS NCEI Accession 0239707 v1.1 published 2021-08-09T15:54:12Z download dataset Parameter or Variable: Adult Oyster Lengths (measured); Units: mm; Observation Category: laboratory analysis; Sampling Instrument: Ruler; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Representative oyster samples were removed from shell bag and Oystercatcher reefs. Adult oyster lengths were assessed in the lab. Parameter or Variable: Landward Marsh Elevation Change (measured); Units: Meters; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Trimble R10 GNSS; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Elevation measurements relative to NAVD88 were collected landward of experimental reefs in 2018 and 2020. Parameter or Variable: Juvenile Oyster Lengths (measured); Units: mm; Observation Category: laboratory analysis; Sampling Instrument: Ruler; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Representative oyster samples were removed from shell bag and Oystercatcher reefs. Juvenile oyster lengths were assessed in the lab. Parameter or Variable: Oyster Densities (calculated); Units: Individuals per meter squared; Observation Category: laboratory analysis; Sampling Instrument: None; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Representative oyster samples were removed from shell bag and Oystercatcher reefs and control sites. Densities of adult and juvenile oysters in these samples were assessed in the lab, and scaled up to the entire reef/plot based on surface area calculations. Parameter or Variable: Oyster Reef Area (calculated); Units: meters squared; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Trimble R10 GNSS; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Using a high-resolution RTK GPS unit, I walked the perimeters of experimental Oystercatcher and shell bag reefs. From these data, reef area could be calculated using Arc GIS. Parameter or Variable: Oyster Reef Height (measured); Units: m; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Trimble R10 GNSS; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Using a high-resolution RTK GPS unit, I collected elevation measurements on top of experimental reefs and at the adjacent substrate, subtracting the latter from the former to calculate reef height. Parameter or Variable: Marsh Shoot Density (measured); Units: Shoots per meter squared; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Quadrat; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Shoot density of Spartina alterniflora was assessed in a 1 m2 quadrat at two stations landward of experimental reefs (3m and 5m). Parameter or Variable: Marsh Shoreline Change (calculated); Units: m; Observation Category: laboratory analysis; Sampling Instrument: Trimble R10 GNSS; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Using a high-resolution RTK GPS unit, I delineated the marsh edge of two experimental shorelines in 2018 and 2020, then using Arc GIS to calculate shoreline change behind each experimental plot over time. Parameter or Variable: Marsh Vegetation Line Positions (measured); Units: Relative to NC State Plane 3200; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Trimble R10 GNSS; Sampling and Analyzing Method: These shapefiles depict the position of the Creek and Ramp marsh vegetation lines in September 2018 and August 2020. Parameter or Variable: Creek Shoreline AMBUR Results (calculated); Units: End point rate (m per yr); Observation Category: model output; Sampling Instrument: Trimble R10 GNSS; Sampling and Analyzing Method: This shapefile includes the results of AMBUR analysis on the creek shoreline. AMBUR (Analyzing Moving Boundaries Using R) calculate shoreline change between provided shapefiles, in this case, the Marsh Vegetation Line Positions provided for the years 2018 and 2020. The end-point rate is a method of calculating annual shoreline change, and can be found in the attribute table of this shapefile. Parameter or Variable: Ramp Shoreline AMBUR Results (measured); Units: End point rate (m per yr); Observation Category: model output; Sampling Instrument: Trimble R10 GNSS; Sampling and Analyzing Method: This shapefile includes the results of AMBUR analysis on the ramp shoreline. AMBUR (Analyzing Moving Boundaries Using R) calculate shoreline change between provided shapefiles, in this case, the Marsh Vegetation Line Positions provided for the years 2018 and 2020. The end-point rate is a method of calculating annual shoreline change, and can be found in the attribute table of this shapefile. asNeeded Metadata are developed, maintained and distributed by NCEI. Updates are performed as needed to maintain currentness. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information custodian