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NCCOS Assessment: Observations of visitation to Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary from 2014-08-10 to 2019-12-07 (NCEI Accession 0221527)

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This set of five data tables (CSV) is a compilation of key datasets that characterize the number, types, and timing (e.g., time of day, day of the week, season) of boats observed at Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary (GRNMS), located off the coast of Georgia, USA. No personally identifiable information about any visitors or their boats is included.
  • Cite as: Kendall, M. S.; Guthrie, B.; Jeffrey, C.F.J.; Battista, T.; Grissom, K.; Carson, M.; Caskey, W.; Roberson, Kimberly (2020). NCCOS Assessment: Observations of visitation to Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary from 2014-08-10 to 2019-12-07 (NCEI Accession 0221527). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/5c0a-a242. Accessed [date].
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Time Period 2014-08-10 to 2019-12-07
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -81.9
East: -80.1
South: 31.07
North: 31.67
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2020-11-06
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 Information regarding the number, timing, and types of visitors boating to GRNMS has been a key information need since the sanctuary was designated in 1981. This project addresses this need by compiling 5 key datasets that quantify boat visitation at GRNMS. Partners include: Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary, National Data Buoy Center, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and US Coast Guard Auxiliary.
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  • 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: Kendall, M. S.; Guthrie, B.; Jeffrey, C.F.J.; Battista, T.; Grissom, K.; Carson, M.; Caskey, W.; Roberson, Kimberly (2020). NCCOS Assessment: Observations of visitation to Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary from 2014-08-10 to 2019-12-07 (NCEI Accession 0221527). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/5c0a-a242. Accessed [date].
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Acknowledgments
  • Funding Agency: National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (NMSF)
  • Funding Agency: NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
Theme keywords NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS WMO_CategoryCode
  • oceanography
NCCOS Research Areas
  • Social Science > Assessing Human Use
NCCOS Research Data Types
  • Derived Data Product
  • Field Observation
Provider Keywords
  • Number of boats
Data Center keywords NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
Platform keywords Provider Platform Keywords
  • NOAA R/V Sam Gray
Instrument keywords NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords Provider Instruments
  • Camera on Buoy 41008
  • WorldView 1-3 satellite images
  • aerial surveys
  • visual assessments from GA DNR USCG, and GRNMS vessels
Place keywords NCCOS Regions of Study
  • U.S. States and Territories > Georgia
  • Waterbodies > Atlantic Ocean
Provider Place Names
  • Coastal Ocean
  • Continental Shelf
  • Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary (GRNMS)
  • Region > East Coast
Project keywords NCCOS Project Names
  • NCCOS Project #373, Patterns of Visitation at Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary
  • NOAA-Navy Sanctuary Soundscapes Monitoring Project (SanctSound)
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Keywords Send2NCEI Submission Package ID
  • 88AR97
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Kendall, M. S.; Guthrie, B.; Jeffrey, C.F.J.; Battista, T.; Grissom, K.; Carson, M.; Caskey, W.; Roberson, Kimberly (2020). NCCOS Assessment: Observations of visitation to Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary from 2014-08-10 to 2019-12-07 (NCEI Accession 0221527). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/5c0a-a242. Accessed [date].
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  • 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.
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Processing Steps
  • 2020-11-06T20:09:22Z - NCEI Accession 0221527 v1.1 was published.
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Processing Steps
  • Parameter or Variable: Number of boats (measured); Units: numeric; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Camera on Buoy 41008, WorldView 1-3 satellite images, visual assessments from GA DNR, USCG, and GRNMS vessels; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Boats were counted based on visual inspection of buoy camera or satellite imagery or directly during on-water or aerial surveys or patrols. For a more detailed description, see Kendall et al. 2020.; Data Quality Method: Multiple NCCOS staff or data contributors reviewed the data for accuracy. For a more detailed description, see Kendall et al. 2020.
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  • visual observation
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