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Marine biodiversity data collected in support of the Arctic Marine Biodiversity Observing Network (AMBON) project from 2015 to 2020

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This dataset includes marine biodiversity data collected in support of the Arctic Marine Biodiversity Observing Network (AMBON) project from 2015 to 2020. These data include fish, seabird and marine mammal survey data, biomass and abundance data, surface sediments data, as well as physical oceanographic and meteorological data, and other related data. These data were collected on AMBON research cruises and in other related efforts by various partner organizations.
  • Cite as: 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].
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Distributor NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Time Period 2015-08-08 to 2017-08-25
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -168.96
East: -154.021
South: 64.459
North: 72.5
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2018-10-25
  • revision: 2022-02-03
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
Marine biodiversity is a key component of ocean health. Monitoring and understanding marine biodiversity is essential for our ability to forecast and respond to changes. 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. The AMBON field region is located on the Chukchi Sea continental shelf in the US Arctic as a region exposed to climatic changes and anthropogenic influences.

AMBON is funded by the National Ocean Partnership Program (NOPP), 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).
Purpose To observe biodiversity from “microbes to whales”, using traditional taxonomic identifications as well as employing new genetic approaches. Biodiversity observations only make sense when placed into an ecosystem context, which requires the monitoring of the physical-chemical environment in which the organisms occur.
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: 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].
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Acknowledgments
  • Funding Agency: National Ocean Partnership Program
  • Additional Funding: National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
  • Additional Funding: Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management (BOEM)
  • Additional Funding: Shell Exploration and Production Company
  • Additional Funding: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Theme keywords NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS WMO_CategoryCode
  • oceanography
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords Provider Keywords
  • Arthropoda
  • BIOMASS (Carbon Dry Weight)
  • Benthic Epifauna
  • CARBON - ORGANIC (Measured)
  • Carbon Nitrogen ratio
  • Chordata
  • Cnidaria
  • Echinodermata
  • Grain size percentage
  • Mollusca
  • NITROGEN - ORGANIC (Measured)
  • Organism Quantity
  • Taxon ID
  • Wet weight biomass
  • bearing
  • distance
  • epifauna
  • length class
Data Center keywords NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
Platform keywords NODC PLATFORM NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords ICES/SeaDataNet Ship Codes
Instrument keywords NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords Provider Instruments
  • GPS enabled laptop
  • Isaac-Kidds midwater trawl
  • Plumb-staff beam trawl
  • Temperature Depth Recorder(TDR)
  • Thermo Delta+ stable isotope mass spectrometer
  • Van Veen Grab
  • Van Venn sediment grab
  • measuring tape
  • visual observation
Place keywords NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords Provider Place Names
  • Alaska
Project keywords NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS Send2NCEI Package ID
  • 178J5X
  • 1LH8KL
  • 28E1JH
  • 3ETY0E
  • 4C2XD1
  • 8PDBJH
  • AKUDLB
  • CFGB7A
  • D0KD82
  • D5B21C
  • DBBNBY
  • H1T5CU
  • H49LMB
  • H810LT
  • HA9XG9
  • K4HG4Y
  • L7KC3T
  • MH983G
  • PJCYUN
  • YC2PJ2
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: 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.
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  • 2022-02-03T00:02:11Z - NCEI Accession 0241319 v1.1 was published.
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • binoculars
  • CTD
  • current profiler-expendable (XCP)
  • GPS
  • mass spectrometer
  • meteorological sensor
  • net - zooplankton net
  • Niskin bottle
  • scale
  • sediment sampler - grab
  • trawl
  • visual estimate
  • visual observation
Platform
  • Norseman II
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