gov.noaa.nodc:0278925 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 2026-07-13T21:45:00Z ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data ISO 19115-2:2009(E) Water temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen and species biomasses from 2006-01-01 to 2100-12-31 in the Choptank and Little Choptank River complex of Chesapeake Bay (NCEI Accession 0278925) 2023-07-05 publication 2023-06-01 creation NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information gov.noaa.nodc:0278925 NCEI Archive Management System 0278925 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 Kira Allen University of Central Florida (UCF) kiraallen@knights.ucf.edu https://www.ucf.edu/ HTTPS University of Central Florida (UCF) website Institution web page information resourceProvider University of Central Florida (UCF) https://www.ucf.edu/ HTTPS University of Central Florida (UCF) website Institution web page information resourceProvider Kira Allen University of Central Florida (UCF) https://www.ucf.edu/ HTTPS University of Central Florida (UCF) website Institution web page information principalInvestigator Thomas Ihde Morgan State University, Patuxent Environmental and Aquatic Research Laboratory collaborator Scott Knoche Morgan State University, Patuxent Environmental and Aquatic Research Laboratory collaborator Howard Townsend National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Science and Technology collaborator Kristy Lewis University of Central Florida (UCF) https://www.ucf.edu/ HTTPS University of Central Florida (UCF) website Institution web page information collaborator Allen, Kira University of Central Florida https://www.ucf.edu/ HTTPS University of Central Florida (UCF) website Institution web page information author Ihde, Thomas Morgan State University, Patuxent Environmental and Aquatic Research Laboratory author Knoche, Scott Morgan State University, Patuxent Environmental and Aquatic Research Laboratory author Townsend, Howard National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Science and Technology author Lewis, Kristy University of Central Florida https://www.ucf.edu/ HTTPS University of Central Florida (UCF) website Institution web page information author University of Central Florida (UCF) https://www.ucf.edu/ HTTPS University of Central Florida (UCF) website Institution web page information contributor tableDigital This study examined the impact of long-term shifts in water temperature and salinity as a result of climate change on the biomasses of important fisheries species within oyster sanctuary sites in the Choptank and Little Choptank river complex in Chesapeake Bay using an Ecopath with Ecosim food web model. The model was used to evaluate changes in the oyster reef food web, with particular emphasis on impacts to striped bass (Morone saxatilis), blue crab (Callinectes sapidus), and Eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica). Eight different climate change scenarios were used to vary water temperature and salinity within Chesapeake Bay up to the year 2100 based on projections given by previous studies. The scenarios are as follows: No change: continuation of observed water temperature and salinity; High temp: Temperature increase of 4C; Low sal: Salinity decrease of 2 ppt; High sal: Salinity increase of 12 ppt; High temp & low sal: temperature increase of 4C and salinity decrease of 2 ppt; High temp & high sal: temperature increase of 4C and salinity increase of 12 ppt; Mod sal: salinity increase of 10 ppt; High temp & mod sal: temperature increase of 4C and salinity increase of 10 ppt. Data from 2006-2016 represent observed measurements, while data spanning 2017-2100 pertain to the future simulations. All values during the observed time period are yearly averages. Variable values for all scenarios (including Observed) are spatially averaged across the study area. The observed biomass measurements were estimated from a variety of sources, including field data for the region, existing models of Chesapeake Bay and a literature review (described in the Knoche et al. 2020 paper). The food web model used in this study was originally developed for the Knoche et al. paper. This study used the existing model to perform climate change simulations. This dataset is available to the public for a wide variety of uses including scientific research and analysis. Funding Agency: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Funding Agency: US DOC; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 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:0278925 Preview graphic PNG 0278925 NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER 2023-05-03 publication biological data BIOMASS DISSOLVED OXYGEN SALINITY WATER TEMPERATURE theme NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS multi-parameter water quality sensor instrument NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS in situ model output survey - biological theme NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS University of Central Florida dataCentre NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS University of Central Florida dataCentre NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS Chesapeake Bay place NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS oceanography theme WMO_CategoryCode 2012-09-15 publication EARTH SCIENCE > BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION EARTH SCIENCE > BIOSPHERE > VEGETATION > BIOMASS EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > OCEAN CHEMISTRY > OXYGEN EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > OCEAN TEMPERATURE > WATER TEMPERATURE EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > SALINITY/DENSITY > SALINITY 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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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 EARTH SCIENCE SERVICES > MODELS > CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT MODELS service Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Service 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 8B7AX9 Send2NCEI Submission Package ID accessLevel: public otherRestrictions Cite as: Allen, Kira; Ihde, Thomas; Knoche, Scott; Townsend, Howard; Lewis, Kristy (2023). Water temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen and species biomasses from 2006-01-01 to 2100-12-31 in the Choptank and Little Choptank River complex of Chesapeake Bay (NCEI Accession 0278925). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0278925. 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. Knoche, S., Ihde, T. F., & Samonte, G. (2020). Estimating Ecological Benefits and Socio-Economic Impacts from Oyster Reef Restoration in the Choptank River Complex, Chesapeake Bay. United States. National Marine Fisheries Service. Office of Habitat Conservation. https://doi.org/10.25923/bj52-ss27 2020 publication International DOI Foundation (IDF) https://doi.org/10.25923/bj52-ss27 https://doi.org/10.25923/bj52-ss27 HTTPS https://doi.org/10.25923/bj52-ss27 NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS-OHC-6 information Knoche, Scott author Ihde, Thomas F. author Samonte, Giselle author United States. National Marine Fisheries Service. Office of Habitat Conservation publisher documentDigital United States. National Marine Fisheries Service. Office of Habitat Conservation crossReference sciencePaper eng; USA utf8 environment oceans biota -76.498177 -76.06606 38.46812 38.82321 2006-01-01 2100-12-31 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. 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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 0278925 v1.1 was published. 2023-07-05T21:38:05Z NCEI Accession 0278925 v1.1 publication https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0278925/1.1 HTTPS NCEI Accession 0278925 v1.1 published 2023-07-05T21:38:05Z download dataset Parameter or Variable: WATER TEMPERATURE (measured); Units: degrees Celsius; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: YSI - handheld multi-parameter instrument; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Water temperature for the years 2006-2016 was measured by the Chesapeake Bay Program (https://www.chesapeakebay.net/what/downloads/cbp_water_quality_database_1984_present) Parameter or Variable: WATER TEMPERATURE (calculated); Units: degrees Celsius; Observation Category: model output; Sampling Instrument: N/A; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Water temperature for the years 2017-2100 was calculated based on predicted increase of 4 degrees C by the year 2100 Parameter or Variable: SALINITY (measured); Units: ppt; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: YSI - handheld multi-parameter instrument; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Salinity for the years 2006-2016 was measured by the Chesapeake Bay Program (https://www.chesapeakebay.net/what/downloads/cbp_water_quality_database_1984_present) Parameter or Variable: SALINITY (calculated); Units: ppt; Observation Category: model output; Sampling Instrument: N/A; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Salinity for the years 2017-2100 was calculated based on predicted increases of 10 or 12 ppt, or predicted decrease of 2 ppt by the year 2100. Parameter or Variable: DISSOLVED OXYGEN (measured); Units: mg/L; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: YSI - handheld multi-parameter instrument; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Dissolved oxygen for the years 2006-2016 was measured by the Chesapeake Bay Program (https://www.chesapeakebay.net/what/downloads/cbp_water_quality_database_1984_present). These same measurements were repeatedly applied for each year of the future model simulations (2017-2100). Parameter or Variable: Relative biomass (calculated); Units: g/m^2; Observation Category: model output; Sampling Instrument: N/A; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Species relative biomasses were calculated by the food web model. asNeeded Metadata are developed, maintained and distributed by NCEI. Updates are performed as needed to maintain currentness. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information custodian multi-parameter water quality sensor multi-parameter water quality sensor used to measure temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, and other parameters Instrument used to measure temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, and other parameters, often used to measure water quality parameters. Can be a hand-held instrument or a sonde for unattended monitoring. Often used in coastal water monitoring stations. YSI is the preeminent brand (as of 2024).