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File Identifier:
gov.noaa.nodc:0206104
Metadata Date Stamp:
2019-12
Organization:
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Organization Role:
custodian
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Identification Information
Title:
Coral bleaching data from Bleachwatch in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary from 2018-06-02 to 2018-10-30 (NCEI Accession 0206104)
Abstract:
In order to accurately assess the initial affects of bleaching events, and to assess coral condition during and after bleaching events, the Florida Keys BleachWatch program coordinates a large network of trained observers to provide regular reports of actual coral conditions on the reefs. Each BleachWatch observer receives a packet containing information on the project and FAQs on coral bleaching, report forms complete with detailed instructions, and an underwater visual aid. The report form has been designed to minimize the effort needed to make observations and report on conditions, and the underwater visual aids are designed to minimize gear for the diver to carry yet be easily accessible and available when needed to help make mental notes on coral condition throughout the dive. The underwater visual aid provides a summary of the important information needed from the monitoring form such as environmental conditions as well as images to help deternine percent of bleached live coral cover and major growth types for ease of coral identification. After exiting the water, observers simply enter these and any other notable observations on the report form provided. Observers are asked to report as regularly as possible, and are made to understand that observations of no bleaching present are equally as important. By interpreting observations of coral condition from various areas within a geographic zone of concern during potential bleaching events, additional insight can be gained toward determining natural resilience, both for habitat types, geographical location, and species of coral. This information will allow researchers to further develop the accuracy of available coral bleaching early warning products and assist resource managers to better communicate the condition of the reefs as potential bleaching events occur, as well as potentially integrating the information into existing management plans.
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Data Theme
Theme Topics:
Environment and Conservation, Oceans and Estuaries, Atmosphere and Climatic, Biology and Ecology
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Spatial Domain
West Bounding Longitude:
-82.92301
South Bounding Latitude:
24.4448
East Bounding Longitude:
-80.2883
North Bounding Latitude:
25.1394
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Data Quality Information
Scope (quality information applies to):
Dataset
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Contact Information
Contact Position:
Information Services
Address:
Federal Building 151 Patton Avenue
City:
Asheville
State:
NC
Postal Code:
28801-5001
Country:
USA
Email:
NCEI.Info@noaa.gov
Contact Website:
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/
Telephone:
301-713-3277
Fax:
301-713-3300
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Metadata Reference Information
Metadata Standard Name:
ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data
Metadata Standard Version:
ISO 19115-2:2009(E)
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