Identification_Information: Citation: Citation_Information: Originator: Harold Hudson, Project Coordinator and Jeff Anderson, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Publication_Date: 20070822 Publication_Time: Unknown Title: Continuous bottom temperature measurements in strategic areas of the Florida Reef Tract at Sprigger Bank, 1992 - 2006 (NODC accession 0013114) Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: data files Series_Information: Series_name: Continuous bottom temperature measurements in strategic areas of the Florida Reef Tract Issue_Identification: Sprigger Bank Publication_Information: Publication_Place: Silver Spring, MD Publisher: NOAA National Oceanographic Data Center Online_Linkage: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0013114 Description: Abstract: The purpose of this project is to document bottom seawater temperature in strategic areas of the Florida Reef Tract on a continuing basis and make that information available to management and research user groups. This ongoing project began in 1988. A total of 38 subsurface recording thermographs have been deployed in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) and at other selected locations on the Florida Reef Tract and associated hydrologic ecosystems. These instruments have been programmed to record at 2 hour intervals and are placed in permanent housings attached to suitable substrate. Data retrieval, servicing and reprogramming for continuous deployment have occurred, on average, annually. Initially, the collected data are made available to FKNMS Managers and others who monitor and assess environmental conditions that influence FKNMS areas of the Florida Reef Tract. An archival copy of these data is maintained and available from the U.S. NODC. Purpose: To document bottom seawater temperature in strategic areas of the Florida Reef Tract on a continuing basis and make that information available to management and research user groups. Supplemental_Information: It is well understood that temperature is a major factor controlling distribution, growth and survival of the world's coral reefs. This is especially true of high latitude reefs such as those of the Florida Reef Tract where seasonal temperature extremes detrimental to coral health frequently occur. Past environmental perturbations in the Caribbean and southeast Florida that may be linked to elevated seawater temperature include coral bleaching, a sea urchin die-off, black band coral disease and a seagrass die-off. The first 3 disturbances occurred on a massive scale throughout the Caribbean and southeast Florida. Large-scale die off of seagrass has thus far only been documented in the Florida Bay area of the Florida Keys. This project is a cost-effective and integral part of an overall plan to monitor the Florida Keys coral reef ecosystem. Resource Description: NODC Accession Number 0013114 Time_Period_of_Content: Time_Period_Information: Range_of_Dates/Times: Beginning_Date: 19920317 Beginning_Time: Unknown Ending_Date: 20060803 Ending_Time: Unknown Currentness_Reference: ground condition Status: Progress: In Work Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: Continually Spatial_Domain: Bounding_Coordinates: West_Bounding_Coordinate: -80.93 East_Bounding_Coordinate: -80.93 North_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.9 South_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.9 Keywords: Theme: Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NCEI Geoportal Filter Theme_Keyword: CoRIS_Metadata Theme: Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords Theme_Keyword: Oceans > Coastal Processes > Coral Reefs Theme_Keyword: Oceans > Ocean Temperature > Water Temperature Theme: Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Discovery Thesaurus Theme_Keyword: Numeric Data Sets > Oceanography Theme: Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Theme Thesaurus Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Aquatic Habitat > Benthic Habitat Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Ocean Temperature > Water Temperature > Bottom Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef monitoring and assessment > In situ physical Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Coastal Processes > Coral Reefs Theme: Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: none Theme_Keyword: Bottom temperature Theme_Keyword: Florida Keys Theme_Keyword: Sprigger Bank Theme: Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category Theme_Keyword: oceans Theme_Keyword: 014 Place: Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Place Thesaurus Place_Keyword: COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Florida Place_Keyword: OCEAN BASIN > Atlantic Ocean > North Atlantic Ocean > Florida Place: Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Region Place_Keyword: Florida Access_Constraints: None Use_Constraints: None. NOAA and NODC would appreciate recognition as the resource from which these data were obtained in any publications and/or other representations of these data. Point_of_Contact: Contact_Information: Contact_Person_Primary: Contact_Person: Jeff Anderson Contact_Organization: Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Contact_Position: contractor Contact_Address: Address_Type: mailing address Address: Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary P.O. Box 500368 City: Marathon State_or_Province: FL Postal_Code: 33050 Country: USA Contact_Voice_Telephone: 305-852-7717 x38 or 305-743-2437 Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 305-853-0877 Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jeff.anderson@noaa.gov Hours_of_Service: 9AM-5PM Contact_Instructions: Phone, e-mail, letter Data_Set_Credit: Harold Hudson, Project Coordinator, and Jeff Anderson, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Security_Information: Security_Classification_System: unclassified Security_Classification: none Security_Handling_Description: none Native_Data_Set_Environment: Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet program, data as .csv files. Data_Quality_Information: Logical_Consistency_Report: See process steps Completeness_Report: See process steps. Continuous monitoring program Lineage: Process_Step: Process_Description: Ryan Industries, Inc. recording thermographs were deployed at strategic locations on the Florida Reef Tract during 1988 (selection of this manufacturer's product does not constitute an official product endorsement by the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Due to the Ryan Industries discontinuing their product line during the course of the project, a change to another manufacturer's thermograph was implemented. Now, Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc. (selection of this manufacturer's product does not constitute an official product endorsement by the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) recording thermographs are used. To date, 38 thermographs have been deployed, completing a permanent network of these sensors from southern Broward County to the Dry Tortugas. In response to extreme anthropogenic events on the Florida Reef Tract and surrounding hydrologic ecosystems (e.g. Massive shipwreck groundings and associated reef restoration), monitoring stations have been positioned to provide project managers additional data for ongoing studies. A hollow, pre-cast concrete coral head or concrete and PVC monument have been used to protect and conceal thermographs. Where appropriate, bolt-on stainless steel brackets were used to secure instruments to structural supports (e.g. concrete or steel pilings) of fixed bridges or navigational aids. Experience has shown that a 2 hour recording mode is adequate to monitor changes in reef tract bottom water temperature. Data has been collected, on average, annually from all instruments. Due to mechanical problems with some instruments, there are occasional gaps in the data streams from some of the monitoring stations. Process_Date: Not complete Process_Contact: Contact_Information: Contact_Person_Primary: Contact_Person: Jeff Anderson Contact_Organization: Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Contact_Position: contractor Contact_Address: Address_Type: mailing address Address: Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary P.O. Box 500368 City: Marathon State_or_Province: FL Postal_Code: 33050 Country: USA Contact_Voice_Telephone: 305-852-7717 x38 or 305-743-2437 Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 305-853-0877 Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jeff.anderson@noaa.gov Hours_of_Service: 9AM-5PM Contact_Instructions: Phone, e-mail, letter Cloud_Cover: Unknown Distribution_Information: Distributor: Contact_Information: Contact_Organization_Primary: Contact_Organization: NOAA National Oceanographic Data Center Contact_Person: Mary Hollinger or Michael Crane Contact_Position: not applicable Contact_Address: Address_Type: mailing and physical address Address: SSMC3, 4th Floor, E/OC1 1315 East-West Highway City: Silver Spring State_or_Province: MD Postal_Code: 20910 Country: U.S.A Contact_Voice_Telephone: 301-713-3277 or 301-713-3280 Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 301-713-3301 Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: nodc.services@noaa.gov Hours_of_Service: 8:00 - 6:00 PM, EST Contact_Instructions: Phone/FAX/E-mail/letter during business hours Resource_Description: Downloadable Data Distribution_Liability: 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. Standard_Order_Process: Digital_Form: Digital_Transfer_Information: Format_Name: .CSV Format_Version_Date: 20060803 Format_Specification: comma-separated values files; Microsoft EXCEL or other spreadsheet program Format_Information_Content: .CSV, readme files File_Decompression_Technique: None required Transfer_Size: 4.6 Digital_Transfer_Option: Online_Option: Computer_Contact_Information: Network_Address: Network_Resource_Name: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0013114 Access_Instructions: Data may be directly downloaded through the NODC website at: http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/search/prod/. NODC can be contacted directly for custom orders. (When requesting data from the NODC, the desired data set may be referred to by the 7-digit number given in the RESOURCE DESCRIPTION field of this metadata record). Online_Computer_and_Operating_System: PC, MAC, or other server such as Linux, Unix; FTP capability Fees: None Ordering_Instructions: Data may be directly downloaded through the NODC website at: http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/search/prod/. NODC can be contacted directly for custom orders. (When requesting data from the NODC, the desired data set may be referred to by the 7-digit number given in the RESOURCE DESCRIPTION field of this metadata record). Turnaround: Within 24 hours if downloaded via the Internet Custom_Order_Process: Contact the NODC User Services Group via phone/FAX/E-mail: nodc.services@noaa.gov Technical_Prerequisites: Ability to read .CSV files Available_Time_Period: Time_Period_Information: Range_of_Dates/Times: Beginning_Date: 20070822 Beginning_Time: Unknown Ending_Date: Present Ending_Time: Unknown Metadata_Reference_Information: Metadata_Date: 20210106 Metadata_Review_Date: 20080923 Metadata_Future_Review_Date: 20081215 Metadata_Contact: Contact_Information: Contact_Person_Primary: Contact_Person: Sheri Phillips Contact_Organization: NOAA/NODC Contact_Position: Oceanographer Contact_Address: Address_Type: mailing and physical address Address: 1315 East-West Highway, E/OC1, SSMC3, 4th Floor City: Silver Spring State_or_Province: MD Postal_Code: 20910 Country: U.S.A. Contact_Voice_Telephone: 301-713-3280 x127 Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 301-713-3302 Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: sheri.phillips@noaa.gov Hours_of_Service: 9:30 AM - 6 PM Monday-Thursday Contact_Instructions: E-mail, phone, FAX, mail Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001.1-1999 Metadata_Time_Convention: Local Time Metadata_Access_Constraints: none Metadata_Use_Constraints: none Metadata_Security_Information: Metadata_Security_Classification_System: none Metadata_Security_Classification: Unclassified Metadata_Security_Handling_Description: not applicable CoRIS: CoRIS_ID: 20080923025843 CoRIS_Children: None CoRIS_Beginning_Date: 19920317 CoRIS_Ending_Date: 20060803 CoRIS_Metadata_Link: https://www.coris.noaa.gov/metadata/records/html/florida_reef_tract_bottom_temps_nodc_0013114.html CoRIS_Tracking_ID: 2269