Coral-based Proxy Records of Ocean Acidification: A Pilot Study at the Puerto Rico Test-bed Site

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Title:
Coral-based Proxy Records of Ocean Acidification: A Pilot Study at the Puerto Rico Test-bed Site
Abstract:
Coral cores collected nearby the Atlantic Ocean Acidification Test-bed (AOAT) at La Parguera, Puerto Rico were used to characterize the relationship between paleo-variations in coral growth and calcification and seawater pH via the boron isotope proxy. This study addressed impacts of ocean acidification in a geological context to quantify baseline variability in growth and pH and assess the historical response of coral ecosystems to increased atmospheric CO2 and enhance on-going AOAT observations.
Supplemental_Information:
Cores currently included in this data set include growth records ranging from 1748 to 2009. The individual growth records currently include cores EFR 1: 2009 – 1900 = 110, EBR 1: 2009 – 2001 = 9 yrs, EBR 2: 2009 – 2000 = 10 yrs, LPT A: 2004 - 1794 = 210 yrs, LPT C: 2004 - 1943 = 61 yrs, LPT E: 2004 - 1939 = 65 yrs, LPT G: 2004 - 1967 = 37 yrs, LPT I: 2004 - 1748 = 256 yrs, LPT H: 2004 - 1918 = 86 yrs, LPP A: 2004-1973 = 32 yrs, LPP B: 2004-1901 = 104 yrs, LPP C: 2004-1825 = 181 yrs, LPP D: 2004-1839 = 166 yrs, LPP I: 2004-1970 = 35 yrs.
  1. How might this data set be cited?
    NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, Ocean Chemistry Division, 20130124, Coral-based Proxy Records of Ocean Acidification: A Pilot Study at the Puerto Rico Test-bed Site.

  2. What geographic area does the data set cover?
    West_Bounding_Coordinate: -67.07833
    East_Bounding_Coordinate: -67.07833
    North_Bounding_Coordinate: 17.94167
    South_Bounding_Coordinate: 17.94167
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    Ending_Date: 2009
    Currentness_Reference: Ground Condition
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Establishing historical baselines in coral growth, calcification, and seawater pH

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    Date: Not complete (process 1 of 1)
    The growth data was collected by methods described in Helmle, K. P., et al. (2011) Growth rates of Florida corals from 1937 to 1996 and their response to climate change. Nature Communications. 2:215 doi: 10.1038/ncomms1222
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    The growth data was collected by methods described in Helmle, K. P., et al. (2011) Growth rates of Florida corals from 1937 to 1996 and their response to climate change. Nature Communications. 2:215 doi: 10.1038/ncomms1222
  5. How consistent are the relationships among the observations, including topology?
    The growth data was collected by methods described in Helmle, K. P., et al. (2011) Growth rates of Florida corals from 1937 to 1996 and their response to climate change. Nature Communications. 2:215 doi: 10.1038/ncomms1222

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Access_Constraints: None
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It is requested that use of this data include notification to the NOAA AOML/CIMAS author, Kevin Helmle at kevin.helmle@noaa.gov or kevinh@nova.edu.
  1. Who distributes the data set? (Distributor 1 of 1)
    NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory
    4301 Rickenbacker Causeway
    Miami, FL
    US

    305-361-4511 (voice)
    kevin.helmle@noaa.gov or kevinh@nova.edu
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    These data are PRELIMINARY data and have not been screened for accuracy. NOAA can not be held liable for use of these data in a manner other than for perusal of preliminary oceanographic data for scientific research on coral reefs ecosystems. Disclaimer - NOAA makes no warranty regarding these data, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NODC cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data, nor as a result of the failure of these data to function on a particular system.
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    These data are preliminary and constitute part of an ongoing thesis research project. The data will be made available to interested collaborators or directly available upon completion of the thesis. Please contact Kevin Helmle at kevin.hemle@noaa.gov or kevinh@nova.edu if you have questions about the data and to obtain data file.

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Dates:
Last modified: 29-Mar-2020
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NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory
4301 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL
US

305-361-4511 (voice)
Metadata standard:
FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (FGDC-STD-001-1998)
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