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Physical and biological data collected along the Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida coasts in the Gulf of America as part of the Harmful Algal BloomS Observing System from 1953-08-19 to 2024-03-25 (NCEI Accession 0120767)

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HABSOS (Harmful Algal BloomS Observing System) is a data collection and distribution system for harmful algal bloom (HAB) information in the Gulf of America. The goal of HABSOS is to provide environmental managers, scientists, and the public with a data driven resource for HAB events. Cell counts and environmental information are combined into a single product and distributed using the HABSOS Mapping System. HABSOS strives to provide the most accurate picture of harmful algal bloom location and quantity by using the latest sample data available.

This dataset contains data from Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, as well as data along the Florida Shelf in the Gulf of America and along the eastern coast of Florida in the North Atlantic Ocean.

Dataset Citation

Cite as: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (2014). Physical and biological data collected along the Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida coasts in the Gulf of America as part of the Harmful Algal BloomS Observing System from 1953-08-19 to 2024-03-25 (NCEI Accession 0120767). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0120767. Accessed [date].

Dataset Identifiers

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gov.noaa.nodc:0120767

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Search Data	HABSOS Mapping System (search) Search for data by user-specified criteria and optionally download data.
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Distribution Formats	Originator data format
Ordering Instructions	Contact NCEI for other distribution options and instructions.
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	1953-08-19 to 2024-03-25
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates	West: -97.66535 East: -78.2789 South: 24 North: 30.7149
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Publication Dates	publication: 2014-08-18 revision: 2024-05-10
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
Supplemental Information	In this accession, NCEI has archived multiple versions of these data. The latest (and best) version of these data has the largest version number.
Purpose	To give historical data about the presence of harmful algal blooms, based on cell count.
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: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (2014). Physical and biological data collected along the Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida coasts in the Gulf of America as part of the Harmful Algal BloomS Observing System from 1953-08-19 to 2024-03-25 (NCEI Accession 0120767). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0120767. Accessed [date].
Cited Authors	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Resource Providers	US DOC; NOAA; NESDIS; National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
Publishers	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information

Theme keywords	NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS ALGAL BLOOM PRESENCE BIOMASS - PLANKTON BREVETOXIN CELL COUNTS DEPTH - OBSERVATION harmful algal blooms (HABs) PHYTOPLANKTON BIOMASS SALINITY WATER TEMPERATURE WIND DIRECTION WIND SPEED NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS biological laboratory analyses physical phytoplankton abundance site samples WMO_CategoryCode oceanography Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords EARTH SCIENCE > ATMOSPHERE > ATMOSPHERIC WINDS > SURFACE WINDS > WIND DIRECTION EARTH SCIENCE > ATMOSPHERE > ATMOSPHERIC WINDS > SURFACE WINDS > WIND SPEED EARTH SCIENCE > BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION > PROTISTS > PLANKTON > PHYTOPLANKTON EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > OCEAN TEMPERATURE > WATER TEMPERATURE EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > SALINITY/DENSITY > SALINITY EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > WATER QUALITY > HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM (HABs) Originator Keywords HAB HABSOS Karenia brevis algae algal bloom algal blooms bloom cell count harmful algae harmful algal bloom harmful algal blooms red tide salinity water temperature wind direction wind speed
Data Center keywords	NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS US DOC; NOAA; NESDIS; National Centers for Environmental Information Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NODC > National Oceanographic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Instrument keywords	NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS laboratory analysis
Place keywords	NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS Coastal Waters of Alabama Coastal Waters of Florida Coastal Waters of Gulf of America Coastal Waters of Gulf of Mexico Coastal Waters of Louisiana Coastal Waters of Mississippi Coastal Waters of Texas Florida Bay - Florida Gulf of America Gulf of Mexico St. Andrew Bay - Florida Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN > GULF OF AMERICA OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN > GULF OF MEXICO Originator Place Names Florida Gulf of Mexico Mississippi Texas United States
Project keywords	NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS Harmful Algal BloomS Observing System (HABSOS) Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords HABSOS > Harmful Algal BloomS Observing System
Keywords	NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER 0120767

Use Constraints	Cite as: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (2014). Physical and biological data collected along the Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida coasts in the Gulf of America as part of the Harmful Algal BloomS Observing System from 1953-08-19 to 2024-03-25 (NCEI Accession 0120767). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0120767. 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	2014-08-18T13:37:17Z - NCEI Accession 0120767 v1.1 was published. Rationale: Access to this revision of this accession has been limited, and full and open access is not available at this time. As acknowledged in NOAA Administrative Order 212-15, some data archived at NCEI may have specific access constraints that are mutually agreed upon and documented by the Data Producer / Data Provider and NCEI. 2018-03-14T23:22:22Z - NCEI Accession 0120767 was revised and v2.2 was published. Rationale: Access to this revision of this accession has been limited, and full and open access is not available at this time. As acknowledged in NOAA Administrative Order 212-15, some data archived at NCEI may have specific access constraints that are mutually agreed upon and documented by the Data Producer / Data Provider and NCEI. 2019-02-26T23:38:31Z - NCEI Accession 0120767 was revised and v3.3 was published. Rationale: Access to this revision of this accession has been limited, and full and open access is not available at this time. As acknowledged in NOAA Administrative Order 212-15, some data archived at NCEI may have specific access constraints that are mutually agreed upon and documented by the Data Producer / Data Provider and NCEI. 2020-03-18T21:16:23Z - NCEI Accession 0120767 was revised and v4.4 was published. Rationale: Access to this revision of this accession has been limited, and full and open access is not available at this time. As acknowledged in NOAA Administrative Order 212-15, some data archived at NCEI may have specific access constraints that are mutually agreed upon and documented by the Data Producer / Data Provider and NCEI. 2021-04-14T21:12:26Z - NCEI Accession 0120767 was revised and v5.5 was published. Rationale: Access to this revision of this accession has been limited, and full and open access is not available at this time. As acknowledged in NOAA Administrative Order 212-15, some data archived at NCEI may have specific access constraints that are mutually agreed upon and documented by the Data Producer / Data Provider and NCEI. 2022-04-01T19:04:30Z - NCEI Accession 0120767 was revised and v6.6 was published. Rationale: Updates were received for this dataset. These updates were copied into the data/0-data/ directory of this accession. These updates may provide additional files or replace obsolete files. This version contains the most complete and up-to-date representation of this archival information package. All of the files received prior to this update are available in the preceding version of this accession. 2023-09-01T19:25:14Z - NCEI Accession 0120767 was revised and v7.7 was published. Rationale: Updates were received for this dataset. These updates were copied into the data/0-data/ directory of this accession. These updates may provide additional files or replace obsolete files. This version contains the most complete and up-to-date representation of this archival information package. All of the files received prior to this update are available in the preceding version of this accession. 2024-05-10T19:12:37Z - NCEI Accession 0120767 was revised and v8.8 was published. Rationale: Updates were received for this dataset. These updates were copied into the data/0-data/ directory of this accession. These updates may provide additional files or replace obsolete files. This version contains the most complete and up-to-date representation of this archival information package. All of the files received prior to this update are available in the preceding version of this accession.
Output Datasets	NCEI Accession 0120767 v6.6 NCEI Accession 0120767 v6.6 (download) published 2022-04-01T19:04:30Z NCEI Accession 0120767 v7.7 NCEI Accession 0120767 v7.7 (download) published 2023-09-01T19:25:14Z NCEI Accession 0120767 v8.8 NCEI Accession 0120767 v8.8 (download) published 2024-05-10T19:12:37Z

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Processing Steps

2014-08-18T13:37:17Z - NCEI Accession 0120767 v1.1 was published.
Rationale: Access to this revision of this accession has been limited, and full and open access is not available at this time. As acknowledged in NOAA Administrative Order 212-15, some data archived at NCEI may have specific access constraints that are mutually agreed upon and documented by the Data Producer / Data Provider and NCEI.
2018-03-14T23:22:22Z - NCEI Accession 0120767 was revised and v2.2 was published.
Rationale: Access to this revision of this accession has been limited, and full and open access is not available at this time. As acknowledged in NOAA Administrative Order 212-15, some data archived at NCEI may have specific access constraints that are mutually agreed upon and documented by the Data Producer / Data Provider and NCEI.
2019-02-26T23:38:31Z - NCEI Accession 0120767 was revised and v3.3 was published.
Rationale: Access to this revision of this accession has been limited, and full and open access is not available at this time. As acknowledged in NOAA Administrative Order 212-15, some data archived at NCEI may have specific access constraints that are mutually agreed upon and documented by the Data Producer / Data Provider and NCEI.
2020-03-18T21:16:23Z - NCEI Accession 0120767 was revised and v4.4 was published.
Rationale: Access to this revision of this accession has been limited, and full and open access is not available at this time. As acknowledged in NOAA Administrative Order 212-15, some data archived at NCEI may have specific access constraints that are mutually agreed upon and documented by the Data Producer / Data Provider and NCEI.
2021-04-14T21:12:26Z - NCEI Accession 0120767 was revised and v5.5 was published.
Rationale: Access to this revision of this accession has been limited, and full and open access is not available at this time. As acknowledged in NOAA Administrative Order 212-15, some data archived at NCEI may have specific access constraints that are mutually agreed upon and documented by the Data Producer / Data Provider and NCEI.
2022-04-01T19:04:30Z - NCEI Accession 0120767 was revised and v6.6 was published.
Rationale: Updates were received for this dataset. These updates were copied into the data/0-data/ directory of this accession. These updates may provide additional files or replace obsolete files. This version contains the most complete and up-to-date representation of this archival information package. All of the files received prior to this update are available in the preceding version of this accession.
2023-09-01T19:25:14Z - NCEI Accession 0120767 was revised and v7.7 was published.
Rationale: Updates were received for this dataset. These updates were copied into the data/0-data/ directory of this accession. These updates may provide additional files or replace obsolete files. This version contains the most complete and up-to-date representation of this archival information package. All of the files received prior to this update are available in the preceding version of this accession.
2024-05-10T19:12:37Z - NCEI Accession 0120767 was revised and v8.8 was published.
Rationale: Updates were received for this dataset. These updates were copied into the data/0-data/ directory of this accession. These updates may provide additional files or replace obsolete files. This version contains the most complete and up-to-date representation of this archival information package. All of the files received prior to this update are available in the preceding version of this accession.

Output Datasets

NCEI Accession 0120767 v6.6
- NCEI Accession 0120767 v6.6 (download)
  published 2022-04-01T19:04:30Z

NCEI Accession 0120767 v7.7
- NCEI Accession 0120767 v7.7 (download)
  published 2023-09-01T19:25:14Z

NCEI Accession 0120767 v8.8
- NCEI Accession 0120767 v8.8 (download)
  published 2024-05-10T19:12:37Z

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Processing Steps	2015-04-22T00:00:00 - NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.

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Processing Steps

2015-04-22T00:00:00 - NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.

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Last Modified: 2025-03-19T23:05:03Z
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Physical and biological data collected along the Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida coasts in the Gulf of America as part of the Harmful Algal BloomS Observing System from 1953-08-19 to 2024-03-25 (NCEI Accession 0120767)

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