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Floating microplastics concentration collected from AKADEMIK TRYOSHNIKOV and S.A. AGULHAS II in the Southern Ocean from 2016-11-28 to 2017-07-27 (NCEI Accession 0253447)

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This study estimated the abundance of floating microplastics around the Southern Ocean during the Antarctic Circumnavigation Expedition in 2016/17. This dataset contains all 40 net trawls performed during this survey in a spreadsheet format. Microplastics particles were collected using a 200 μm neuston net equipped with a 100 × 30 cm rectangular frame opening, towed for 15 min at a speed of 2–2.5 knots.

Dataset Citation

Cite as: Suaria, Giuseppe; Perold, Vonica; Lee, Jasmine; Lebouard, Fabrice; Aliani, Stefano; Ryan, Peter (2022). Floating microplastics concentration collected from AKADEMIK TRYOSHNIKOV and S.A. AGULHAS II in the Southern Ocean from 2016-11-28 to 2017-07-27 (NCEI Accession 0253447). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0253447. Accessed [date].

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gov.noaa.nodc:0253447

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Time Period	2016-11-28 to 2017-07-27
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates	West: -165.02739 East: 167.33092 South: -71.69904 North: 24.56417
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Associated Resources

The NOAA NCEI Global Marine Microplastics Database (1972-present)
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Floating macro- and microplastics around the Southern Ocean: Results from the Antarctic Circumnavigation Expedition
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2020.105494
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gov.noaa.nodc:NCEI-Marine-Microplastics

Publication Dates	publication: 2022-05-12
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	Submission Package ID: KF4KLC
Purpose	These microplastics data were collected in order to present a baseline of microplastics concentration in the Southern Ocean during the Antarctic Circumnavigation Expedition in 2016/17.
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: Suaria, Giuseppe; Perold, Vonica; Lee, Jasmine; Lebouard, Fabrice; Aliani, Stefano; Ryan, Peter (2022). Floating microplastics concentration collected from AKADEMIK TRYOSHNIKOV and S.A. AGULHAS II in the Southern Ocean from 2016-11-28 to 2017-07-27 (NCEI Accession 0253447). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0253447. Accessed [date].
Cited Authors	Suaria, Giuseppe National Research Council; Institute of Marine Sciences Perold, Vonica Lee, Jasmine Lebouard, Fabrice Aliani, Stefano Ryan, Peter
Contributors	National Research Council; Institute of Marine Sciences (ISMAR-CNR)
Resource Providers	Giuseppe Suaria National Research Council; Institute of Marine Sciences (ISMAR-CNR) National Research Council; Institute of Marine Sciences (ISMAR-CNR)
Points of Contact	Ebenezer Nyadjro Mississippi State University (MSU)
Publishers	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Acknowledgments	Related Funding Agency: ACE Foundation; Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Theme keywords	NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS microplastic concentration NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS in situ WMO_CategoryCode oceanography Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > WATER QUALITY > SEA SURFACE CONTAMINANTS > MICROPLASTIC CONCENTRATION
Data Center keywords	NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS National Research Council; Institute of Marine Sciences NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS National Research Council; Institute of Marine Sciences
Platform keywords	NODC PLATFORM NAMES THESAURUS AKADEMIK TRYOSHNIKOV (Akademik Treshnikov) S.A. AGULHAS II Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords Ships ICES/SeaDataNet Ship Codes AKADEMIK TRYOSHNIKOV (call sign: UBXH3, ICES code: RUB3, 2012) S. A. Agulhas II (call sign: ZSNO, ICES code: 91AH, 2009) Provider Platform Names AKADEMIK TRYOSHNIKOV (call sign UBXH3 - ICES code RUB3) S.A. AGULHAS II (call sign ZSNO - ICES code 91AH)
Instrument keywords	Provider Instruments Neuston net
Place keywords	NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS North Atlantic Ocean South Atlantic Ocean South Pacific Ocean Southern Ocean Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN OCEAN > PACIFIC OCEAN > SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN OCEAN > SOUTHERN OCEAN
Project keywords	Provider Project Names Antarctic Circumnavigation Expedition
Keywords	NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER 0253447

Use Constraints	Cite as: Suaria, Giuseppe; Perold, Vonica; Lee, Jasmine; Lebouard, Fabrice; Aliani, Stefano; Ryan, Peter (2022). Floating microplastics concentration collected from AKADEMIK TRYOSHNIKOV and S.A. AGULHAS II in the Southern Ocean from 2016-11-28 to 2017-07-27 (NCEI Accession 0253447). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0253447. 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	2022-05-12T17:50:56Z - NCEI Accession 0253447 v1.1 was published.
Output Datasets	NCEI Accession 0253447 v1.1 NCEI Accession 0253447 v1.1 (download) published 2022-05-12T17:50:56Z

Lineage information for: dataset
Processing Steps	Parameter or Variable: MICROPLASTIC CONCENTRATION (measured); Units: pieces/m3; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Neuston net; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Microplastics particles were collected using a 200 μm neuston net equipped with a 100 × 30 cm rectangular frame opening, towed for 15 min at a speed of 2–2.5 knots. Net deployments were made in fairly good weather conditions only (i.e. sea state < 6) from the ship’s leeward (starboard) side beyond the bow wave, in order to avoid wake turbulence and contamination from the ship. Paint fragments were collected from the ship’s deck as contamination controls. Once on board, the net was rinsed from the outside with running water in order to concentrate all particles in the cod end. Samples were then transferred to 300 ml glass jars, and stored for laboratory analysis. In the laboratory, all samples were examined under a dissecting stereomicroscope (20x magnification). Putative plastic particles were carefully hand-picked using forceps and transferred to aluminum foil. Particles were then oven-dried at 40 °C for 24 h, weighed on an electronic balance (accuracy: 0.1 mg). The length of the trawls (mean ± SD: 975.1 ± 261.5 m) and the sampled volume (mean ± SD: 292.53 ± 78.47 m3) were computed using the net frame dimensions and the tow distance derived from GPS start and stop readings. Microplastic concentrations were then computed.; Data Quality Method: All extracted particles were analyzed using μFTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) in order to confirm their polymeric identity..

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Processing Steps

Parameter or Variable: MICROPLASTIC CONCENTRATION (measured); Units: pieces/m3; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Neuston net; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Microplastics particles were collected using a 200 μm neuston net equipped with a 100 × 30 cm rectangular frame opening, towed for 15 min at a speed of 2–2.5 knots. Net deployments were made in fairly good weather conditions only (i.e. sea state < 6) from the ship’s leeward (starboard) side beyond the bow wave, in order to avoid wake turbulence and contamination from the ship. Paint fragments were collected from the ship’s deck as contamination controls. Once on board, the net was rinsed from the outside with running water in order to concentrate all particles in the cod end. Samples were then transferred to 300 ml glass jars, and stored for laboratory analysis. In the laboratory, all samples were examined under a dissecting stereomicroscope (20x magnification). Putative plastic particles were carefully hand-picked using forceps and transferred to aluminum foil. Particles were then oven-dried at 40 °C for 24 h, weighed on an electronic balance (accuracy: 0.1 mg). The length of the trawls (mean ± SD: 975.1 ± 261.5 m) and the sampled volume (mean ± SD: 292.53 ± 78.47 m3) were computed using the net frame dimensions and the tow distance derived from GPS start and stop readings. Microplastic concentrations were then computed.; Data Quality Method: All extracted particles were analyzed using μFTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) in order to confirm their polymeric identity..

Acquisition Information (collection)
Platform	AKADEMIK TRYOSHNIKOV (Akademik Treshnikov) S.A. AGULHAS II

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Floating microplastics concentration collected from AKADEMIK TRYOSHNIKOV and S.A. AGULHAS II in the Southern Ocean from 2016-11-28 to 2017-07-27 (NCEI Accession 0253447)

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