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Zooplankton Species Distribution and Abundance Data, Arctic Marine Biodiversity Observing Network (AMBON) Chukchi Sea research cruise, from 2017-08-06 to 2017-08-22 (NCEI Accession 0241319)

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This dataset contains zooplankton species distribution and abundance data collected in the Chukchi Sea during the August 2017 Arctic Marine Biodiversity Observing Network (AMBON) research cruise. The dataset is a comma separate values file (csv). The data include the location, date, time, depth, abundance and biomass of zooplankton collected during the 2017 AMBON cruise. Zooplankton were caught with traditional 150µm plankton nets and taxonomically identified. Each data file include the location, date, time, depth, and identification of zooplankton taxa collected during the 2017 AMBON cruise. The data files are presented in a table structure using Darwin Core OBIS-GBIF forms, using Darwin Core term names as column names and in keeping with that metadata standard. They are:
AMBON2017_zooplanklton_Event_DWC.csv, AMBON2017_zooplankton_MoF_DWC.csv, AMBON2017_zooplankton_Occurrence_DWC.csv.

This dataset also contains the file AMBON_station_masterlist.csv, describing stations sampled during AMBON cruises.

Dataset Citation

Cite as: Hopcroft, Russell; Clarke Hopcroft, Cheryl (2022). Zooplankton Species Distribution and Abundance Data, Arctic Marine Biodiversity Observing Network (AMBON) Chukchi Sea research cruise, from 2017-08-06 to 2017-08-22 (NCEI Accession 0241319). https://doi.org/10.25921/40es-tv71. In Turner, Chris; Raymond, Vanessa; Canino, Adrienne; Alaska Ocean Observing System; Axiom Data Science (2018). Marine biodiversity data collected in support of the Arctic Marine Biodiversity Observing Network (AMBON) project from 2015 to 2020. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/NOPP-AMBON-US. Accessed [date].

Dataset Identifiers

ISO 19115-2 Metadata

gov.noaa.nodc:0241319

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Distribution Formats	CSV
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Distributor	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information +1-301-713-3277 ncei.info@noaa.gov
Dataset Point of Contact	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov

Time Period	2017-08-06 to 2017-08-22
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates	West: -168.943 East: -164.113 South: 67.61 North: 72.494
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Associated Resources	Marine biodiversity data collected in support of the Arctic Marine Biodiversity Observing Network (AMBON) project from 2015 to 2020 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/NOPP-AMBON-US NCEI Collection Parent ID (indicates this dataset is related to other data): gov.noaa.nodc:NOPP-AMBON-US

Publication Dates	publication: 2022-02-03 creation: 2021-09-20
Data Presentation Form	Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns
Dataset Progress Status	Complete - production of the data has been completed Historical archive - data has been stored in an offline storage facility
Data Update Frequency	As needed
Purpose	The goal of the Arctic Marine Biodiversity Observing Network (AMBON) project is to demonstrate and build an operational marine biodiversity observing network from microbes to whales, integrating diversity levels from genetic to organismal. Zooplankton are the key link between primary production and many other trophic levels. Their incredible numbers and their ability to store large amounts of lipids make them an essential food source for many pelagic-feeding fishes, birds and mammals.
Use Limitations	accessLevel: public 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.

Dataset Citation	Cite as: Hopcroft, Russell; Clarke Hopcroft, Cheryl (2022). Zooplankton Species Distribution and Abundance Data, Arctic Marine Biodiversity Observing Network (AMBON) Chukchi Sea research cruise, from 2017-08-06 to 2017-08-22 (NCEI Accession 0241319). https://doi.org/10.25921/40es-tv71. In Turner, Chris; Raymond, Vanessa; Canino, Adrienne; Alaska Ocean Observing System; Axiom Data Science (2018). Marine biodiversity data collected in support of the Arctic Marine Biodiversity Observing Network (AMBON) project from 2015 to 2020. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/NOPP-AMBON-US. Accessed [date].
Cited Authors	Hopcroft, Russell University of Alaska - Fairbanks Clarke Hopcroft, Cheryl University of Alaska - Fairbanks, Institute of Marine Science
Principal Investigators	Cheryl Clarke Hopcroft University of Alaska Fairbanks, Institute of Marine Science (IMS/UAF)
Collaborators	Russel Hopcroft University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF)
Contributors	University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) University of Alaska Fairbanks, Institute of Marine Science (IMS/UAF)
Resource Providers	Adrienne Canino Axiom Data Science Axiom Data Science
Publishers	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Acknowledgments	AMBON is funded through the National Ocean Partnership Program, with contributions from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management (BOEM), Shell Exploration and Production Company, and the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Theme keywords	NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS ZOOPLANKTON ABUNDANCE ZOOPLANKTON BIOMASS NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS laboratory analyses WMO_CategoryCode oceanography Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords EARTH SCIENCE > BIOSPHERE > ECOSYSTEMS > AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS > PLANKTON > ZOOPLANKTON
Data Center keywords	NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS University of Alaska Fairbanks University of Alaska Fairbanks, Institute of Marine Science NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS Axiom Data Science Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords Axiom Data Science UAK-F/SFOS/IMS > Institute of Marine Science, School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Platform keywords	NODC PLATFORM NAMES THESAURUS Norseman II Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords Ships ICES/SeaDataNet Ship Codes NORSEMAN II (call sign: WDD6688, ICES code: 32QO, 2007-)
Instrument keywords	NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS net - zooplankton net Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords PLANKTON NETS
Place keywords	NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS Bering Sea Chukchi Sea Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords OCEAN > ARCTIC OCEAN > CHUKCHI SEA OCEAN > PACIFIC OCEAN > NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN > BERING SEA
Project keywords	NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS Arctic Marine Biodiversity Observing Network (AMBON)
Keywords	NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER 0241319
Keywords	Send2NCEI Submission Package ID 28E1JH

Use Constraints	Cite as: Hopcroft, Russell; Clarke Hopcroft, Cheryl (2022). Zooplankton Species Distribution and Abundance Data, Arctic Marine Biodiversity Observing Network (AMBON) Chukchi Sea research cruise, from 2017-08-06 to 2017-08-22 (NCEI Accession 0241319). https://doi.org/10.25921/40es-tv71. In Turner, Chris; Raymond, Vanessa; Canino, Adrienne; Alaska Ocean Observing System; Axiom Data Science (2018). Marine biodiversity data collected in support of the Arctic Marine Biodiversity Observing Network (AMBON) project from 2015 to 2020. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/NOPP-AMBON-US. Accessed [date].
Access Constraints	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.
Fees	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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Processing Steps	2022-02-03T00:02:11Z - NCEI Accession 0241319 v1.1 was published.
Output Datasets	NCEI Accession 0241319 v1.1 NCEI Accession 0241319 v1.1 (download) published 2022-02-03T00:02:11Z

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Processing Steps	Parameter or Variable: ZOOPLANKTON BIOMASS (measured); Units: microgram per cubic meter; Observation Category: laboratory analysis; Sampling Instrument: net - zooplankton net; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Several columns of this dataset describe this variable. These correspond with Darwin Core terms. (See references). MeasurementType: The nature of the measurement, fact, characteristic, or assertion.(Biomass or Abundance) MeasurementValue: The value of the measurement, fact, characteristic, or assertion. Measurement Unit: The units associated with the measurementValue. MeasurementUnitID:A description of or reference to (publication, URI) the measurement unit used. In this instance, controlled vocabulary from NERC. Zooplankton samples were collected with 60-cm twin ring nets fitted with 150 µm nets and flowmeters. Nets were deployed vertically to within approximately 3-5 meters of the seafloor. Samples were preserved in 5% buffered formalin. In the laboratory, each sample was poured into a sorting tray and large organisms were removed, measured, and enumerated. The sample was then sequentially split using a Folsom splitter until the smallest subsample contained approximately 100 specimens of the most abundant taxa. The most abundant taxa were identified, enumerated, and measured. Each larger subsample was examined to identify, enumerate and measure the larger, less abundant taxa. Organisms were staged when appropriate. Measurements were completed using the ZoopBiom program. The weight of measured animals was predicted from species-specific length-weight relationships or from relationships of morphologically similar species. Typically, 400-600 animals were measured within each sample. Organisms were identified to lowest taxonomic level possible, usually species. Taxonomy was merged with the APHIA identification number from WORMS www.marinespecies.org. Parameter or Variable: ZOOPLANKTON ABUNDANCE (measured); Units: microgram per cubic meter; Observation Category: laboratory analysis; Sampling Instrument: net - zooplankton net; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Several columns of this dataset describe this variable. These correspond with Darwin Core terms. (See references). MeasurementType: The nature of the measurement, fact, characteristic, or assertion.(Biomass or Abundance) MeasurementValue: The value of the measurement, fact, characteristic, or assertion. Measurement Unit: The units associated with the measurementValue. MeasurementUnitID:A description of or reference to (publication, URI) the measurement unit used. In this instance, controlled vocabulary from NERC. Zooplankton samples were collected with 60-cm twin ring nets fitted with 150 µm nets and flowmeters. Nets were deployed vertically to within approximately 3-5 meters of the seafloor. Samples were preserved in 5% buffered formalin. In the laboratory, each sample was poured into a sorting tray and large organisms were removed, measured, and enumerated. The sample was then sequentially split using a Folsom splitter until the smallest subsample contained approximately 100 specimens of the most abundant taxa. The most abundant taxa were identified, enumerated, and measured. Each larger subsample was examined to identify, enumerate and measure the larger, less abundant taxa. Organisms were staged when appropriate. Measurements were completed using the ZoopBiom program. The weight of measured animals was predicted from species-specific length-weight relationships or from relationships of morphologically similar species. Typically, 400-600 animals were measured within each sample. Organisms were identified to lowest taxonomic level possible, usually species. Taxonomy was merged with the APHIA identification number from WORMS www.marinespecies.org.

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Processing Steps

Parameter or Variable: ZOOPLANKTON BIOMASS (measured); Units: microgram per cubic meter; Observation Category: laboratory analysis; Sampling Instrument: net - zooplankton net; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Several columns of this dataset describe this variable. These correspond with Darwin Core terms. (See references). MeasurementType: The nature of the measurement, fact, characteristic, or assertion.(Biomass or Abundance) MeasurementValue: The value of the measurement, fact, characteristic, or assertion. Measurement Unit: The units associated with the measurementValue. MeasurementUnitID:A description of or reference to (publication, URI) the measurement unit used. In this instance, controlled vocabulary from NERC. Zooplankton samples were collected with 60-cm twin ring nets fitted with 150 µm nets and flowmeters. Nets were deployed vertically to within approximately 3-5 meters of the seafloor. Samples were preserved in 5% buffered formalin. In the laboratory, each sample was poured into a sorting tray and large organisms were removed, measured, and enumerated. The sample was then sequentially split using a Folsom splitter until the smallest subsample contained approximately 100 specimens of the most abundant taxa. The most abundant taxa were identified, enumerated, and measured. Each larger subsample was examined to identify, enumerate and measure the larger, less abundant taxa. Organisms were staged when appropriate. Measurements were completed using the ZoopBiom program. The weight of measured animals was predicted from species-specific length-weight relationships or from relationships of morphologically similar species. Typically, 400-600 animals were measured within each sample. Organisms were identified to lowest taxonomic level possible, usually species. Taxonomy was merged with the APHIA identification number from WORMS www.marinespecies.org.
Parameter or Variable: ZOOPLANKTON ABUNDANCE (measured); Units: microgram per cubic meter; Observation Category: laboratory analysis; Sampling Instrument: net - zooplankton net; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Several columns of this dataset describe this variable. These correspond with Darwin Core terms. (See references). MeasurementType: The nature of the measurement, fact, characteristic, or assertion.(Biomass or Abundance) MeasurementValue: The value of the measurement, fact, characteristic, or assertion. Measurement Unit: The units associated with the measurementValue. MeasurementUnitID:A description of or reference to (publication, URI) the measurement unit used. In this instance, controlled vocabulary from NERC. Zooplankton samples were collected with 60-cm twin ring nets fitted with 150 µm nets and flowmeters. Nets were deployed vertically to within approximately 3-5 meters of the seafloor. Samples were preserved in 5% buffered formalin. In the laboratory, each sample was poured into a sorting tray and large organisms were removed, measured, and enumerated. The sample was then sequentially split using a Folsom splitter until the smallest subsample contained approximately 100 specimens of the most abundant taxa. The most abundant taxa were identified, enumerated, and measured. Each larger subsample was examined to identify, enumerate and measure the larger, less abundant taxa. Organisms were staged when appropriate. Measurements were completed using the ZoopBiom program. The weight of measured animals was predicted from species-specific length-weight relationships or from relationships of morphologically similar species. Typically, 400-600 animals were measured within each sample. Organisms were identified to lowest taxonomic level possible, usually species. Taxonomy was merged with the APHIA identification number from WORMS www.marinespecies.org.

Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument	net - zooplankton net
Platform	Norseman II

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Zooplankton Species Distribution and Abundance Data, Arctic Marine Biodiversity Observing Network (AMBON) Chukchi Sea research cruise, from 2017-08-06 to 2017-08-22 (NCEI Accession 0241319)

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