Gulf Watch Alaska Nearshore Component: Intertidal Mussel Site Data from Prince William Sound, Katmai National Park and Preserve, and Kenai Fjords National Park, 2016

Metadata:

Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Kimberly A. Kloecker (ORCID 0000-0002-2461-968X)
Originator: Brenda E. Ballachey
Originator: James L. Bodkin
Originator: Heather A. Coletti
Publication_Date: 201702
Title:
Gulf Watch Alaska Nearshore Component: Intertidal Mussel Site Data from Prince William Sound, Katmai National Park and Preserve, and Kenai Fjords National Park, 2016
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: tabular digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Anchorage, AK
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center
Other_Citation_Details:
Annual issues are planned, with each issue comprised of an additional field season of intertidal mussel data. Suggested Citation: Kloecker, K. A., Ballachey, B. E., Bodkin, J. L., and Coletti, H. A. 2016, Gulf Watch Alaska Nearshore Component: Intertidal Mussel Site Data from Prince William Sound, Katmai National Park and Preserve, and Kenai Fjords National Park, 2016: U.S. Geological Survey data release, http://dx.doi.org/10.5066/F7WS8RD4. Prior data release in this series: http://dx.doi.org/10.5066/F7FN1498. Related data release with mussel site location information: http://dx.doi.org/10.5066/F78S4N3R
Online_Linkage: http://dx.doi.org/10.5066/F7WS8RD4
Online_Linkage: http://alaska.usgs.gov/portal/project.php?project_id=99
Online_Linkage:
http://science.nature.nps.gov/im/units/swan/monitor/nearshore.cfm
Larger_Work_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title: Gulf Watch Alaska
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Website
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Anchorage, Alaska
Publisher: Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council (EVOSTC)
Other_Citation_Details:
Gulf Watch Alaska is the long-term ecosystem monitoring program of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council for the marine ecosystem affected by the 1989 oil spill.
Online_Linkage: http://www.gulfwatchalaska.org/
Description:
Abstract:
This data is part of the Gulf Watch Alaska (GWA) long term monitoring program, nearshore monitoring component. Specifically, these data describe mussel sampling and observations conducted in the northern Gulf of Alaska within the GWA program. The dataset consists of five comma separated files exported from a Microsoft excel workbook. The data consists of 1. Mussel sampling site layout information, 2. Mussel count and 3. Size measurements for mussels greater than 20 millimeters, 4. Mussel count and 5. Size measurements for all mussels collected from core samples. Samplers used transect tapes, quadrat frames, rulers, and core tools to sample mussels from mussel sites. Mussels greater than 20 millimeters were collected from a quadrat and measured with dial calipers to the nearest millimeter. Associated with the quadrat, but not within it, a small core sample was collected and all mussels greater than 1mm were counted and measured (measurements began in 2014). Sampling year, region, block, site, quadrat number, quadrat size (overall area sampled), and number of mussels in the core were recorded. Sites are in Alaska and include locations in Katmai National Park and Preserve, Kenai Fjords National Park and Prince William Sound. There are five mussel sites in each of those three regions. The time interval includes 2016. Pacific blue mussels (Mytilus trossulus) are a conspicuous and abundant filter feeding marine invertebrate in the intertidal zone. Mussels are widely distributed, but also form relatively monotypic stands of larger individuals that are termed mussel beds. Although a number of factors such as environment, disturbance, predation and competition influence the abundance and distribution of mussels, they can be a competitively dominant intertidal species. Within the nearshore foodweb, mussels area a source of energy to a wide array of invertebrate, avian, and mammalian predators and are critically important prey for sea otters, black oystercatchers, harlequin ducks, Barrows goldeneye, and several species of sea stars.
Purpose:
The purpose of this task is to assess change in the density and size distribution of mussels (Mytilus trossulus) in mussel beds. These data are primarily to be used as an indicator of mussel prey for various predators, including sea otters, black oystercatchers, sea ducks and sea stars. Specifically, the objectives of this task are to assess changes in: 1) The size (area) of selected mussel beds, 2) The density of mussels within these beds, and 3) The size distribution of mussels within the beds. Sampling will be conducted in sheltered rocky habitats within each of the regions (Kenai Peninsula (KEP), Alaska Peninsula (AKP), and Prince William Sound (PWS).
Supplemental_Information:
This mussel data set is a component of the nearshore monitoring portion of the Gulf Watch Alaska (GWA) program. There are five data sets associated with the mussel site sampling: 1. Site information, 2. Counts and 3. Measurements of mussels greater than 20 millimeters, 4. Counts and 5. Measurements of mussels from core samples. Site substrate, slope, aspect, and other physical data can be found in another data set detailing all the marine intertidal sites of this Gulf Watch program. The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council and state and federal agencies are supporting a five-year, $12 million long-term monitoring program in the Gulf of Alaska region affected by the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. The monitoring program, called GulfWatch, includes 25 principal scientists and seeks to provide data to identify and help understand the impacts of multiple ecosystem factors on the recovery of injured resources. This program is expected to be 20 years in total length, but planned and funded in five-year increments. It builds upon the past 23 years of restoration research and monitoring by the EVOSTC and federal and state agencies. Monitoring efforts will span a range of species and marine conditions, organized in three components, with integrated data management and synthesis of science information provided across the components. The program includes sites in Prince William Sound, lower Cook Inlet and the outer Kenai Peninsula coast. Environmental Drivers component – oceanography, plankton Nearshore component – intertidal invertebrate and algae, sea otters, seabirds, lingering oil Pelagic component – whales, seabirds, forage fish
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 2016
Ending_Date: 2016
Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
Spatial_Domain:
Description_of_Geographic_Extent:
The Gulf of Alaska: specific blocks from Prince William Sound (east, north, and west), Kenai Fjords National Park, Katmai National Park and Preserve.
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -156.030
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -145.600
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 61.800
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 57.030
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Metadata Identifier
Theme_Keyword: USGS:ASC86
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: Benthic
Theme_Keyword: Intertidal
Theme_Keyword: Invertebrates
Theme_Keyword: Bivalve
Theme_Keyword: Mussel
Theme_Keyword: Mytilus trossulus
Theme_Keyword: Nearshore Ecology
Theme_Keyword: Density
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: Biota
Theme_Keyword: Environment
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: Ecology
Theme_Keyword: Community ecology
Theme_Keyword: Ecosystem monitoring
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: Geographic Names Information System
Place_Keyword: Gulf of Alaska
Place_Keyword: Prince William Sound
Place_Keyword: Kenai Fjords National Park
Place_Keyword: Katmai National Park and Preserve
Place_Keyword: Alaska Peninsula
Taxonomy:
Keywords/Taxon:
Taxonomic_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Taxonomic_Keywords: invertebrates
Taxonomic_Keywords: single species
Taxonomic_Keywords: mussels
Taxonomic_Keywords: blue mussels
Taxonomic_System:
Classification_System/Authority:
Classification_System_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: ITIS: Integrated Taxonomic Information System
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title: ITIS: Integrated Taxonomic Information System
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: database
Other_Citation_Details:
Disclaimer: ITIS taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and up-to-date information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in provisions of treaties to which the United States is a party, wildlife statutes, regulations, and any applicable notices that have been published in the Federal Register. For further information on U.S. legal requirements with respect to protected taxa, please contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Retrieved [October, 15, 2014], from the Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database, http://www.itis.gov
Online_Linkage: http://www.itis.gov
Taxonomic_Procedures:
Organisms are compared to reference texts and identified by trained experts in the field of invertebrate taxonomy. Visual identification is used with a reference key when necessary. Scientific names are verified with ITIS.
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Kingdom
Taxon_Rank_Value: Animalia
Applicable_Common_Name: Animal
Applicable_Common_Name: animaux
Applicable_Common_Name: animals
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Phylum
Taxon_Rank_Value: Mollusca
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Class
Taxon_Rank_Value: Bivalvia
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Order
Taxon_Rank_Value: Mytiloida
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Family
Taxon_Rank_Value: Mytilidae
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Mytilus
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: trossulus
Applicable_Common_Name: foolish mussel
Applicable_Common_Name: Pacific blue mussel
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:
Unless otherwise stated, all data, metadata and related materials are considered to satisfy the quality standards relative to the purpose for which the data were collected. Although these data and associated metadata have been reviewed for accuracy and completeness and approved for release by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the display or utility of the data on any other system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Any person using the information here should fully understand the data collection procedures before beginning analyses. The burden for determining fitness of use lies entirely with the user. For purposes of publication of dissemination, citations or credit should be given to the authors and USGS. USGS grants to the public a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use these data for non-commercial educational or scientific research purposes. Please let owner know when data are used and cite primary authors and database when using or publishing these data. This material is based upon work funded by the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council under Project/Program No. 12120114-R. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Trustee Council.
Data_Set_Credit:
Many people (USGS staff, contractors, and volunteers, NPS staff and volunteers, and NOAA staff) deserve thanks and recognition for the collection of the mussel and mussel site observations contained in this data set. The following is a non-comprehensive list of personnel involved in data collection for this dataset: Brenda Ballachey, James Bodkin, Liz Bowen, Heather Coletti, Tom Dean, Dan Esler, George Esslinger, Dominic Hondolero, Niko Kaplanis, Kim Kloecker, Mandy Lindeberg, Dan Monson, Brian Robinson, Shaylyn Yosty Storms, and Ben Weitzman.
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
The original data is stored as a Microsoft Excel workbook in a Windows operating environment, but has been exported as comma separated text files for dissemination.
Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
Mussel sizes are measured at the longest point of the shell. Dial calipers are read to the nearest tenth of a millimeter and rounded to the appropriate millimeter. Calipers are checked and zeroed prior to measuring. Field measurements of transect lengths are conducted with 50 meter fiberglass measuring tapes demarked in meters/centimeters/millimeters. Measurements are read to the nearest millimeter and rounded to the appropriate tenth of a meter. Due to the uneveness of the sampling sites, we do not assign an accuracy to these measurements. Counts of mussels greater than or equal to 20 millimeters are calculated by summing the number of measurements. Counts of mussels from cores are calculated by summing the numbers in each size bin (2014 onwards) or by hand counting. Prior to 2014 core samples with large numbers of extremely small mussels were often double counted or split among several counters.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
We carry out a standard QAQC procedure for this data. Entries are checked against field data sheets and data standards for accuracy, missing values, outliers, and inconsistencies. When applicable, data is checked against validated ranges. Specific applications are found in the entity/attribute and process steps sections of this metadata record. Mussel size data are entered electronically in the field, rather than being recorded on datasheets. Mussels are held until verification is received that the spreadsheet has been saved.
Completeness_Report:
Often, a mussel is damaged during collection and cannot be properly measured. Size is entered as a null value, but the entry is necessary for correct counts. Counts of zero have been entered in the database and are included in this dataset. No data does not equal a count of zero. Null values in count tables indicate a quad or core was not sampled. Zero means there were no mussels in the quad or core.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
Transects for intertidal mussel sampling are marked with stainless steel eye-bolts and a site ID marker plate to ensure consistency in sampling location. Additionally, several eye-bolts are placed along the transect's horizontal length to ensure similar placement of the line. Coordinates are not recorded for each eyebolt.
Lineage:
Methodology:
Methodology_Type: Field
Methodology_Description:
A 50 meter tape, the horizontal or baseline transect, is stretched along the shoreline parallel to the waters edge from the left edge marker at the bed’s boundary to the right edge marker. The sampling team will calculate the position of placement for 10 vertical transects using a prepared spreadsheet. The initial vertical transect will be based on a random number between 0.00 and 4.75. Nine subsequent vertical transects will be established at 5 meter intervals from the initial random location. For the vertical transects, a surveyor’s tape is placed perpendicular to the baseline transect. The length of the vertical transects will vary with the size and shape of the bed. The length of each vertical transect from the upper end where it crosses the baseline (referred to as zero) to the lower end of the bed (or zero tidal elevation if bed continues below MLLW) should be recorded on a data sheet. If the distance above or below the horizontal transect to the first mussel beneath the tape is greater than 1.0 meter, the length for this vertical transect will be zero. The vertical transect measurements will be used to estimate the size, or area of the mussel bed. The upper and lower limits of the mussel bed are defined by the presence of mussels immediately beneath each of the vertical transect tapes. To determine placement of the quadrat, each of the vertical transect lengths will then be multiplied by an independent random number between 0.00 and 1.00. The resulting number will identify the location along the vertical transect where the quadrat will be placed and core sampled, for sampling of mussel density and size. Sampling includes core samples to estimate the density of all mussels, and in a quadrat of variable size, to estimate the density and size distribution of mussels greater than or equal to 20 millimeter in length. The cores consist of a 120 millimeter length of 48 millimeter inside diameter ABS or similar pipe. Within this core all mussels are removed. Each mussel is then counted and density calculated by dividing by the area of the core. Large mussels are defined as those equal to or greater than 20 millimeter in length. They are sampled in a quadrat whose upper left corner is placed adjacent to the core sample at the same random location along the vertical transect. Because mussel density can be highly variable, a variable area quadrat frame is used. The intent is to sample a quadrat with approximately 20 mussels greater than or equal to 20 millimeter. The biologist begins by evaluating the relative abundance of mussels in the vicinity of the randomly selected sampling location. If such mussels are relatively abundant a small quadrat can be selected, as small as 6.25 centimeter x 6.25 centimeter. If approximately 20 mussels greater than or equal to 20 millimeter are present, then all mussels greater than or equal to 20 millimeter within the 6.25 centimeter quadrat must be collected. If this smallest quadrat provides fewer than 10-15 large mussels than this quadrat size can be doubled, simply by flipping the quadrat once to the right, again, as looking from the water side of the transect. This process is repeated, next with a 25 x 25 centimeter quadrat, following the same procedures up to a 1 meter x 1 meter quadrat. At this point all mussels greater than 20 millimeter within the defined quadrat are collected.
Methodology_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Bodkin, J.L., T.A. Dean, H.A. Coletti and B.E. Ballachey
Publication_Date: 2016
Title:
Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network.
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: document
Other_Citation_Details:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Online_Linkage:
http://science.nature.nps.gov/im/units/swan/assets/docs/reports/protocols/nearshore/BodkinJ_2016_SWAN_NearshoreMussel_SOP_v1.2.pdf
Methodology:
Methodology_Type: Field
Methodology_Description:
Mussels of any size from core samples are frozen in the field for later processing in the lab. The mussels from core samples (up to total of nine cores, in one bag if only one core was collected, or in two bags if more than one core was collected) are counted, and those greater than or equal to 2 millimeters in length are measured using dial calipers.
Methodology_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Bodkin, J.L., T.A. Dean, H.A. Coletti and B.E. Ballachey
Publication_Date: 2016
Title:
Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network.
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: document
Other_Citation_Details:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Online_Linkage:
http://science.nature.nps.gov/im/units/swan/assets/docs/reports/protocols/nearshore/BodkinJ_2016_SWAN_NearshoreMussel_SOP_v1.2.pdf
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Field data recorded on paper field data sheets for electronic entry at a later time.
Process_Date: Unknown
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Data from paper field data sheets entered into an excel workbook with separate worksheets/tabs for different aspects of the data. This is usually done while still in the field, back at the support vessel, not actually on the mussel sampling site.
Process_Date: Unknown
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Mussels larger than 20 millimeters collected for size frequency and density calculations are measured and the data entered directly into a Microsoft excel workbook. "." is entered for the measurement of mussels that have been crushed in the collection process and are deemed un-measureable.
Process_Date: Unknown
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Field data sheet QAQC: the field crew and then a field data manager review the data sheets for missing, illegible, or confusing entries and correct any issues. Spreadsheet QAQC: overall site level data, substrate data, 20mm count data and primary core count data are checked against the field data sheets and also checked row by row/cell by cell for accuracy and completeness. Basic descriptive statistics were run on the data in the 20mm size data and core size freqency data sets to look for outliers or values inconsistent with the protocol (for example only mussels greater than or equal to 20 millimeters should be in the 20mm size data set). Additional details are provided in the entity/attribute section.
Process_Date: Unknown
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Lab data sheet QAQC: the lab crew and then a data manager review the data sheets for missing, illegible, or confusing entries and correct any issues. Spreadsheet QAQC: count and measurement datasets are checked against the field data sheets and lab data sheets for completeness and logical consistency, data is checked for outliers.
Process_Date: Unknown
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Indirect_Spatial_Reference:
The only spatial information in this data set is the named locations for the sampling sites. Sites are documented with start and end coordinates and are also referred to by name, e.g. Herring Bay mussel sampling site. There is separate project-level metadata information with coordinates for all sites.
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Point
Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Geographic:
Latitude_Resolution: 0.00000001
Longitude_Resolution: 0.00000001
Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal degrees
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid_Name: World Geodetic System of 1984
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.25722210088
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label:
NearshoreBenthicSystemsInGOA_SOP09_MusselSampling2016_SiteLevelData_21nov2016
Entity_Type_Definition:
This is spreadsheet data exported as a comma delimited file. Each record (row) represents one mussel site transect/quadrat sampled. There are 10 transects per mussel site per annual visit.
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Region
Attribute_Definition:
Largest Spatial Designation for these analyses. The Gulf Watch Alaska Nearshore Monitoring component has three regions where monitoring sites are located: AP = Alaska Peninsula, KP = Kenai Peninsula, PWS = Prince William Sound. Each region has 3 blocks, of which one has been chosen for intensive sampling. The remaining blocks in a region will be sampled extensively, if time, finding, and motivation allow.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Dean, T. A., J. L. Bodkin, H.A. Coletti. 2014. Protocol narrative for marine nearshore ecosystem monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska: Version 1.1. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR— 2014/756. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Alaska Peninsula
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Kenai Peninsula
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Prince William Sound
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Block Number
Attribute_Definition:
Unit within the region, Two-digit number for the sampling block.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Dean, T. A., J. L. Bodkin, H.A. Coletti. 2014. Protocol narrative for marine nearshore ecosystem monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska: Version 1.1. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR— 2014/756. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 10
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks on the Alaska Peninsula. This block encompasses Katmai National Park and Preserve.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 05
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks on the Kenai Peninsula. This block encompasses Kenai Fjords National Park and Preserve.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 08
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks in Prince William Sound. This block is comprised of the western Sound.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Block Name
Attribute_Definition:
Unit within the region, Four-character name for the sampling block. Often used because it is more intuitive than the block number.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Dean, T. A., J. L. Bodkin, H.A. Coletti. 2014. Protocol narrative for marine nearshore ecosystem monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska: Version 1.1. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR— 2014/756. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KATM
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks on the Alaska Peninsula. This block encompasses Katmai National Park and Preserve.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEFJ
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks on the Kenai Peninsula. This block encompasses Kenai Fjords National Park and Preserve.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WPWS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks in Prince William Sound. This block is comprised of the western Sound.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SiteID
Attribute_Definition:
Sites are the smallest spatial scale, designating more specific location of mussel sampling sites. This data is designed to be analyzed at the Region level, but site level analyses will also be used. Site codes are a combination of region, block, and site number as well as the type of sampling. Sites MI_01 - MI_05 are used in each intensively sampled block within each region. M = mussel sampling, I = Intensive block, E = Extensive block. Sites also have names (e.g. Kukak) that are easier to use in the field while this formal code incorporates region and block information for more detailed descriptor. Also called Sitecode = combination of region, block, and site number as well as the type of sampling. e.g. PWS_B09_MI_01 = region Prince William Sound, Block 09, mussel site- intensive- site 1. Sites also have names that are easier to use in the field. MI_01 - MI_05 = mussel sites 1 through 5 in the intensive block chosen by a random process. ME_01 - ME_05 = mussel sites in the extensively sampled blocks.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Dean, T. A., J. L. Bodkin, H.A. Coletti. 2014. Protocol narrative for marine nearshore ecosystem monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska: Version 1.1. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR— 2014/756. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP_B10_MI_01
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP_B10_MI_02
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP_B10_MI_03
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP_B10_MI_04
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP_B10_MI_05
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP_B05_MI_01
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP_B05_MI_02
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP_B05_MI_03
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP_B05_MI_04
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP_B05_MI_05
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS_B08_MI_01
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS_B08_MI_02
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS_B08_MI_03
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS_B08_MI_04
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS_B08_MI_05
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Site Name
Attribute_Definition:
Sites are the smallest spatial scale, designating more specific location of mussel sampling sites. This data is designed to be analyzed at the Region level, but site level analyses will also be used. Sites also have names (e.g. Kukak) that are easier to use in the field while the site ID incorporates region and block information for more detailed descriptor.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Dean, T. A., J. L. Bodkin, H.A. Coletti. 2014. Protocol narrative for marine nearshore ecosystem monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska: Version 1.1. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR— 2014/756. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Kukak
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Kaflia
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Kinak
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Amalik
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Takli
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Aialik
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: McCarty
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Nuka Bay
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Nuka Pass
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Harris
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Hogan
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Iktua
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Whale
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Johnson
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Herring
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Sampling Date
Attribute_Definition: date mussel site was sampled, day-month-year (dd-mmm-yyyy)
Attribute_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 2-Jun-2016
Range_Domain_Maximum: 6-Jul-2016
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: vertical transect number
Attribute_Definition:
Sequential number from 1 to 10, with 1 being the vertical transect nearest to the beginning of the horizontal mussel site transect. See SOP for site layout details.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
Range_Domain_Maximum: 10
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: unitless, whole number
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: vertpos
Attribute_Definition:
Position of vertical transect along horizontal baseline tape. Distance in meters from the beginning of the horizontal mussel transect where the vertical transect was established. See SOP for mussel site layout details. Some values are null "." because this data was not always recorded. This has a random start btween 0 and 4.75 meters and then a 5 meter increment for each of nine subsequent transects.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 2.3
Range_Domain_Maximum: 47.3
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: vertlength
Attribute_Definition:
Vertical length of mussels. The linear distance in meters of the transect (vertical) specific mussel band. Observers find the first and last mussel (e.g. mussel band) along the vertical transect according to rules established in the mussel SOP. This distance only includes continuous mussel band length. See SOP for details. Field is null "." when a transect was not laid out and 0 if there is a gap in presence of mussels greater than 1 meter from the horizontal transect tape.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 53.8
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: vertlength_gap
Attribute_Definition:
Vertical length of mussels. The linear distance in meters of the transect (vertical) specific mussel band. Observers find the first and last mussel (e.g. mussel band) along the vertical transect according to rules established in the mussel SOP. This distance includes the entire mussel band length even if there are gaps greater than 1 meter between mussels along the vertical line. See SOP for details. Field is null "." when a transect was not laid out.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 1.5
Range_Domain_Maximum: 203.7
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: distcross
Attribute_Definition:
Distance on vertical transect where it crosses horiz. Occasionally the mussel band extends above the horizontal baseline tape. In order to accurately measure the length of the mussel band the vertical transect tape must extend above the horizontal tape. This value is the distance in meters that the vertical tape extends above the horizontal. See SOP for site layout details. Field will contain a zero when the vertical transect originates at the horizontal baseline. It will be a positive number when the vertical begins above the baseline and a negative when the vertical begins below the baseline. The field will contain a null "." when the data was not recorded or if a vertical transect was not laid out. When the data was not recorded it can be assumed that the value for this field will be a zero. Note, as the SOP was refined starting the vertical more than a meter below the baseline became not allowable.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: -3.4
Range_Domain_Maximum: 50.8
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Random
Attribute_Definition:
Random proportion that was multiplied by the vertical distance of mussels to determine sampling location for the mussel quadrat and mussel core. This value was a randomly generated number between 0 and 1. A null value "." in this field indicates the data was not recorded or a transect not laid out.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0.05
Range_Domain_Maximum: 0.98
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: unitless
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: quadrat position
Attribute_Definition:
Product of random proportion and vertical distance of mussels. This is the point along the vertical transect where the mussel quadrat and core are aligned for actual sampling/collections. See mussel SOP for layout details. Due to modifications in the SOP regarding discontinuous mussels this value in some cases exceeds the listed value for the vertical length of the mussel band. In these cases the quadrat and core were sampled based on a vertical length that included gaps in the mussel coverage. Null values "." in this field indicate information not recorded, transects not sampled, or information it is not possible to determine based on the field notes.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 26.73
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: quadlength
Attribute_Definition:
Length of sampling quadrat. A quadrat is used to sample mussels greater than 20 millimeters. The size of this quadrat is determined by the density of mussels at the point of sampling. The observer must enter the length in centimeters of the quadrat they used. Beginning in 2016 observers were limited to a predetermined set of quadrat sizes. A null "." in this field indicates data not recorded or a quad not sampled.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 6.25
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: quad length was 6.25 centimeters
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 12.5
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: quad length was 12.5 centimeters
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 25
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: quad length was 25 centimeters
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 50
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: quad length was 50 centimeters
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 100
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: quad length was 100 centimeters
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: quadheight
Attribute_Definition:
Height of sampling quadrat. A quadrat is used to sample mussels greater than 20 millimeters. The size of this quadrat is determined by the density of mussels at the point of sampling. The observer must enter the height in centimeters of the quadrat they used. Beginning in 2016 observers were limited to a predetermined set of quadrat sizes. A null "." in this field indicates data not recorded or a quad not sampled.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 6.25
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: quad height was 6.25 centimeters
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 12.5
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: quad height was 12.5 centimeters
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 25
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: quad height was 25 centimeters
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 50
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: quad height was 50 centimeters
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 100
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: quad height was 100 centimeters
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: quadarea
Attribute_Definition:
Area of quadrat. Product (in square meters) of length of sampling quad and height of sampling quad. A null "." in this field indicates data not recorded or a quad not sampled.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0.0039
Range_Domain_Maximum: 1.00
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: square meter
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: primary
Attribute_Definition:
Was primary core sampled? Core samples are collected to calculate density of all mussels, not just those greater than 20 millimeters (as the quadrat sampling is for). The total number of mussel cores collected is determined by the density of mussels at the point of sampling, however prior to 2014 only one core was sampled- now called the primary. The primary core allows density comparisons among all years of sampling.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Y
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Yes, a primary core was sampled
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: numadd
Attribute_Definition:
Number of additional cores sampled. Core samples are collected to calculate density of all mussels, not just those greater than 20 millimeters (as the quadrat sampling is for). The total number of mussel cores collected is determined by the density of mussels at the point of sampling, however prior to 2014 only one core was sampled- now called the primary. The primary core allows density comparisons among all years of sampling. From 2014 onward, additional cores were sampled to supplement the primary core to ensure enough mussels were collected for size frequency data. This field will be zero for all sampling events prior to 2014 and any time no additional cores were sampled.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 8
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: unitless
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: totalcore
Attribute_Definition:
Total number cores. Core samples are collected to calculate density of all mussels, not just those greater than 20 millimeters (as the quadrat sampling is for). The total number of mussel cores collected is determined by the density of mussels at the point of sampling, however prior to 2014 only one core was sampled- now called the primary. The primary core allows density comparisons among all years of sampling. From 2014 onward, additional cores were sampled to supplement the primary core to ensure enough mussels were collected for size frequency data. Total number of cores equals the number of primary cores (zero or one) plus the number of additional cores (zero to eight).
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
Range_Domain_Maximum: 9
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: unitless
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: site notes
Attribute_Definition:
Additional information about the mussel site or the sampling of the site.
Attribute_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
text field containing notes about mussel sampling sites or individual transects, quadrats, core samples, etc.
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label:
NearshoreBenthicSystemsInGOA_SOP09_MusselSampling2016_20mmCountData_21nov2016
Entity_Type_Definition:
This is spreadsheet data exported as a comma delimited file. Each record (row) represents one mussel site transect. There are 10 transects per mussel site per visit.
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Region
Attribute_Definition:
Largest Spatial Designation for these analyses. The Gulf Watch Alaska Nearshore Monitoring component has three regions where monitoring sites are located: AP = Alaska Peninsula, KP = Kenai Peninsula, PWS = Prince William Sound. Each region has 3 blocks, of which one has been chosen for intensive sampling. The remaining blocks in a region will be sampled extensively, if time, finding, and motivation allow.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Dean, T. A., J. L. Bodkin, H.A. Coletti. 2014. Protocol narrative for marine nearshore ecosystem monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska: Version 1.1. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR— 2014/756. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Alaska Peninsula
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Kenai Peninsula
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Prince William Sound
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Block Number
Attribute_Definition:
Unit within the region, Two-digit number for the sampling block.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Dean, T. A., J. L. Bodkin, H.A. Coletti. 2014. Protocol narrative for marine nearshore ecosystem monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska: Version 1.1. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR— 2014/756. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 10
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks on the Alaska Peninsula. This block encompasses Katmai National Park and Preserve.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 05
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks on the Kenai Peninsula. This block encompasses Kenai Fjords National Park and Preserve.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 08
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks in Prince William Sound. This block is comprised of the western Sound.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Block Name
Attribute_Definition:
Unit within the region, Four-character name for the sampling block. Often used because it is more intuitive than the block number.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Dean, T. A., J. L. Bodkin, H.A. Coletti. 2014. Protocol narrative for marine nearshore ecosystem monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska: Version 1.1. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR— 2014/756. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KATM
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks on the Alaska Peninsula. This block encompasses Katmai National Park and Preserve.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEFJ
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks on the Kenai Peninsula. This block encompasses Kenai Fjords National Park and Preserve.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WPWS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks in Prince William Sound. This block is comprised of the western Sound.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SiteID
Attribute_Definition:
Sites are the smallest spatial scale, designating more specific location of mussel sampling sites. This data is designed to be analyzed at the Region level, but site level analyses will also be used. Site codes are a combination of region, block, and site number as well as the type of sampling. Sites MI_01 - MI_05 are used in each intensively sampled block within each region. M = mussel sampling, I = Intensive block, E = Extensive block. Sites also have names (e.g. Kukak) that are easier to use in the field while this formal code incorporates region and block information for more detailed descriptor. Also called Sitecode = combination of region, block, and site number as well as the type of sampling. e.g. PWS_B09_MI_01 = region Prince William Sound, Block 09, mussel site- intensive- site 1. Sites also have names that are easier to use in the field. MI_01 - MI_05 = mussel sites 1 through 5 in the intensive block chosen by a random process. ME_01 - ME_05 = mussel sites in the extensively sampled blocks.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Dean, T. A., J. L. Bodkin, H.A. Coletti. 2014. Protocol narrative for marine nearshore ecosystem monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska: Version 1.1. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR— 2014/756. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP_B10_MI_01
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP_B10_MI_02
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP_B10_MI_03
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP_B10_MI_04
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP_B10_MI_05
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP_B05_MI_01
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP_B05_MI_02
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP_B05_MI_03
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP_B05_MI_04
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP_B05_MI_05
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS_B08_MI_01
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS_B08_MI_02
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS_B08_MI_03
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS_B08_MI_04
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS_B08_MI_05
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Site Name
Attribute_Definition:
Sites are the smallest spatial scale, designating more specific location of mussel sampling sites. This data is designed to be analyzed at the Region level, but site level analyses will also be used. Sites also have names (e.g. Kukak) that are easier to use in the field while the site ID incorporates region and block information for more detailed descriptor.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Dean, T. A., J. L. Bodkin, H.A. Coletti. 2014. Protocol narrative for marine nearshore ecosystem monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska: Version 1.1. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR— 2014/756. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Kukak
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Kaflia
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Kinak
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Amalik
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Takli
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Aialik
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: McCarty
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Nuka Bay
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Nuka Pass
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Harris
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Hogan
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Iktua
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Whale
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Johnson
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Herring
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Sampling Date
Attribute_Definition: date mussel site was sampled, day-month-year (dd-mmm-yyyy)
Attribute_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 2-Jun-2016
Range_Domain_Maximum: 6-Jul-2016
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: vertical transect number
Attribute_Definition:
Sequential number from 1 to 10, with 1 being the vertical transect nearest to the beginning of the horizontal mussel site transect. See SOP for site layout details.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
Range_Domain_Maximum: 10
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: unitless, whole number
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: count
Attribute_Definition:
Count of mussels greater than or equal to 20 millimeters in the quad. This can come from summing the numbers of mussels measured or counting the number directly. A null value "." indicates when no quad was sampled or missing data. Zero is entered when there are no mussels in the quad.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 216
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: unitless, whole number
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label:
NearshoreBenthicSystemsInGOA_SOP09_MusselSampling2016_20mmSizeData_21nov2016
Entity_Type_Definition:
This is spreadsheet data exported as a comma delimited file. Each record (row) represents one mussel measured. If there were no mussels recovered from a quadrat then there are no rows for that quadrat in this table.
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Region
Attribute_Definition:
Largest Spatial Designation for these analyses. The Gulf Watch Alaska Nearshore Monitoring component has three regions where monitoring sites are located: AP = Alaska Peninsula, KP = Kenai Peninsula, PWS = Prince William Sound. Each region has 3 blocks, of which one has been chosen for intensive sampling. The remaining blocks in a region will be sampled extensively, if time, finding, and motivation allow.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Dean, T. A., J. L. Bodkin, H.A. Coletti. 2014. Protocol narrative for marine nearshore ecosystem monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska: Version 1.1. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR— 2014/756. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Alaska Peninsula
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Kenai Peninsula
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Prince William Sound
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Block Number
Attribute_Definition:
Unit within the region, Two-digit number for the sampling block.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Dean, T. A., J. L. Bodkin, H.A. Coletti. 2014. Protocol narrative for marine nearshore ecosystem monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska: Version 1.1. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR— 2014/756. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 10
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks on the Alaska Peninsula. This block encompasses Katmai National Park and Preserve.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 05
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks on the Kenai Peninsula. This block encompasses Kenai Fjords National Park and Preserve.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 08
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks in Prince William Sound. This block is comprised of the western Sound.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Block Name
Attribute_Definition:
Unit within the region, Four-character name for the sampling block. Often used because it is more intuitive than the block number.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Dean, T. A., J. L. Bodkin, H.A. Coletti. 2014. Protocol narrative for marine nearshore ecosystem monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska: Version 1.1. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR— 2014/756. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KATM
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks on the Alaska Peninsula. This block encompasses Katmai National Park and Preserve.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEFJ
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks on the Kenai Peninsula. This block encompasses Kenai Fjords National Park and Preserve.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WPWS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks in Prince William Sound. This block is comprised of the western Sound.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SiteID
Attribute_Definition:
Sites are the smallest spatial scale, designating more specific location of mussel sampling sites. This data is designed to be analyzed at the Region level, but site level analyses will also be used. Site codes are a combination of region, block, and site number as well as the type of sampling. Sites MI_01 - MI_05 are used in each intensively sampled block within each region. M = mussel sampling, I = Intensive block, E = Extensive block. Sites also have names (e.g. Kukak) that are easier to use in the field while this formal code incorporates region and block information for more detailed descriptor. Also called Sitecode = combination of region, block, and site number as well as the type of sampling. e.g. PWS_B09_MI_01 = region Prince William Sound, Block 09, mussel site- intensive- site 1. Sites also have names that are easier to use in the field. MI_01 - MI_05 = mussel sites 1 through 5 in the intensive block chosen by a random process. ME_01 - ME_05 = mussel sites in the extensively sampled blocks.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Dean, T. A., J. L. Bodkin, H.A. Coletti. 2014. Protocol narrative for marine nearshore ecosystem monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska: Version 1.1. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR— 2014/756. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP_B10_MI_01
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP_B10_MI_02
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP_B10_MI_03
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP_B10_MI_04
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP_B10_MI_05
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP_B05_MI_01
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP_B05_MI_02
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP_B05_MI_03
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP_B05_MI_04
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP_B05_MI_05
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS_B08_MI_01
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS_B08_MI_02
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS_B08_MI_03
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS_B08_MI_04
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS_B08_MI_05
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Site Name
Attribute_Definition:
Sites are the smallest spatial scale, designating more specific location of mussel sampling sites. This data is designed to be analyzed at the Region level, but site level analyses will also be used. Sites also have names (e.g. Kukak) that are easier to use in the field while the site ID incorporates region and block information for more detailed descriptor.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Dean, T. A., J. L. Bodkin, H.A. Coletti. 2014. Protocol narrative for marine nearshore ecosystem monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska: Version 1.1. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR— 2014/756. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Kukak
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Kaflia
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Kinak
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Amalik
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Takli
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Aialik
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: McCarty
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Nuka Bay
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Nuka Pass
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Harris
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Hogan
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Iktua
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Whale
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Johnson
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Herring
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Sampling Date
Attribute_Definition: date mussel site was sampled, day-month-year (dd-mmm-yyyy)
Attribute_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 2-Jun-2016
Range_Domain_Maximum: 6-Jul-2016
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: vertical transect number
Attribute_Definition:
Sequential number from 1 to 10, with 1 being the vertical transect nearest to the beginning of the horizontal mussel site transect. See SOP for site layout details.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
Range_Domain_Maximum: 10
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: unitless, whole number
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: size
Attribute_Definition:
Length in millimeters (mm) of the mussel, at its longest axis. Size is rounded to the closest mm (19.5 = 20, 19.4 & smaller doesn't get entered). If the mussel was unmeasureable (broken) but was clearly equal to or larger than 20 mm, a null "." was entered in this column. If there are no mussels greater than or equal to 20 millimeters in the quad, then no entries are made in this table.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 20
Range_Domain_Maximum: 53
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: millimeters
Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Information:
Attribute_Value_Accuracy: 0.05
Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Explanation:
Measurements can only be as accurate as the calipers. Calipers are checked and re-zeroed before measuring. Measures of each mussel are checked to ensure the longest value is recorded for each. Values larger than 60mm are double checked with observers to verify that they are correct entries.
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label:
NearshoreBenthicSystemsInGOA_SOP09_MusselSampling2016_PrimaryCoreCountData_21nov2016
Entity_Type_Definition:
This is spreadsheet data exported as a comma delimited file. Each record (row) represents one mussel site transect. There are 10 transects per mussel site per visit.
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Region
Attribute_Definition:
Largest Spatial Designation for these analyses. The Gulf Watch Alaska Nearshore Monitoring component has three regions where monitoring sites are located: AP = Alaska Peninsula, KP = Kenai Peninsula, PWS = Prince William Sound. Each region has 3 blocks, of which one has been chosen for intensive sampling. The remaining blocks in a region will be sampled extensively, if time, finding, and motivation allow.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Dean, T. A., J. L. Bodkin, H.A. Coletti. 2014. Protocol narrative for marine nearshore ecosystem monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska: Version 1.1. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR— 2014/756. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Alaska Peninsula
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Kenai Peninsula
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Prince William Sound
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Block Number
Attribute_Definition:
Unit within the region, Two-digit number for the sampling block.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Dean, T. A., J. L. Bodkin, H.A. Coletti. 2014. Protocol narrative for marine nearshore ecosystem monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska: Version 1.1. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR— 2014/756. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 10
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks on the Alaska Peninsula. This block encompasses Katmai National Park and Preserve.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 05
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks on the Kenai Peninsula. This block encompasses Kenai Fjords National Park and Preserve.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 08
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks in Prince William Sound. This block is comprised of the western Sound.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Block Name
Attribute_Definition:
Unit within the region, Four-character name for the sampling block. Often used because it is more intuitive than the block number.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Dean, T. A., J. L. Bodkin, H.A. Coletti. 2014. Protocol narrative for marine nearshore ecosystem monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska: Version 1.1. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR— 2014/756. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KATM
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks on the Alaska Peninsula. This block encompasses Katmai National Park and Preserve.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEFJ
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks on the Kenai Peninsula. This block encompasses Kenai Fjords National Park and Preserve.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WPWS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks in Prince William Sound. This block is comprised of the western Sound.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SiteID
Attribute_Definition:
Sites are the smallest spatial scale, designating more specific location of mussel sampling sites. This data is designed to be analyzed at the Region level, but site level analyses will also be used. Site codes are a combination of region, block, and site number as well as the type of sampling. Sites MI_01 - MI_05 are used in each intensively sampled block within each region. M = mussel sampling, I = Intensive block, E = Extensive block. Sites also have names (e.g. Kukak) that are easier to use in the field while this formal code incorporates region and block information for more detailed descriptor. Also called Sitecode = combination of region, block, and site number as well as the type of sampling. e.g. PWS_B09_MI_01 = region Prince William Sound, Block 09, mussel site- intensive- site 1. Sites also have names that are easier to use in the field. MI_01 - MI_05 = mussel sites 1 through 5 in the intensive block chosen by a random process. ME_01 - ME_05 = mussel sites in the extensively sampled blocks.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Dean, T. A., J. L. Bodkin, H.A. Coletti. 2014. Protocol narrative for marine nearshore ecosystem monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska: Version 1.1. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR— 2014/756. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP_B10_MI_01
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP_B10_MI_02
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP_B10_MI_03
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP_B10_MI_04
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP_B10_MI_05
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP_B05_MI_01
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP_B05_MI_02
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP_B05_MI_03
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP_B05_MI_04
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP_B05_MI_05
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS_B08_MI_01
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS_B08_MI_02
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS_B08_MI_03
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS_B08_MI_04
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS_B08_MI_05
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Site Name
Attribute_Definition:
Sites are the smallest spatial scale, designating more specific location of mussel sampling sites. This data is designed to be analyzed at the Region level, but site level analyses will also be used. Sites also have names (e.g. Kukak) that are easier to use in the field while the site ID incorporates region and block information for more detailed descriptor.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Dean, T. A., J. L. Bodkin, H.A. Coletti. 2014. Protocol narrative for marine nearshore ecosystem monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska: Version 1.1. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR— 2014/756. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Kukak
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Kaflia
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Kinak
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Amalik
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Takli
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Aialik
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: McCarty
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Nuka Bay
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Nuka Pass
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Harris
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Hogan
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Iktua
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Whale
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Johnson
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Herring
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Sampling Date
Attribute_Definition: date mussel site was sampled, day-month-year (dd-mmm-yyyy)
Attribute_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 2-Jun-2016
Range_Domain_Maximum: 6-Jul-2016
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: vertical transect number
Attribute_Definition:
Sequential number from 1 to 10, with 1 being the vertical transect nearest to the beginning of the horizontal mussel site transect. See SOP for site layout details.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
Range_Domain_Maximum: 10
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: unitless, whole number
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: count
Attribute_Definition:
Count of mussels greater than or equal to 2mm in the primary core. This can come from summing the numbers of mussels measured or counting the number directly. A null value "." indicates when no core was sampled or missing data. Zero is entered when there are no mussels in the core.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado..
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 162
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: unitless, whole number
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label:
NearshoreBenthicSystemsInGOA_SOP09_MusselSampling2016_CoreSizeFrequencyData_21nov2016
Entity_Type_Definition:
This is spreadsheet data exported as a comma delimited file. Each record (row) represents one mussel core (primary) or set of cores (additional). There are 10 transects per mussel site per visit each with one primary core and up to eight additional cores.
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Region
Attribute_Definition:
Largest Spatial Designation for these analyses. The Gulf Watch Alaska Nearshore Monitoring component has three regions where monitoring sites are located: AP = Alaska Peninsula, KP = Kenai Peninsula, PWS = Prince William Sound. Each region has 3 blocks, of which one has been chosen for intensive sampling. The remaining blocks in a region will be sampled extensively, if time, finding, and motivation allow.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Dean, T. A., J. L. Bodkin, H.A. Coletti. 2014. Protocol narrative for marine nearshore ecosystem monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska: Version 1.1. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR— 2014/756. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Alaska Peninsula
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Kenai Peninsula
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Prince William Sound
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Block Number
Attribute_Definition:
Unit within the region, Two-digit number for the sampling block.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Dean, T. A., J. L. Bodkin, H.A. Coletti. 2014. Protocol narrative for marine nearshore ecosystem monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska: Version 1.1. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR— 2014/756. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 10
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks on the Alaska Peninsula. This block encompasses Katmai National Park and Preserve.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 05
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks on the Kenai Peninsula. This block encompasses Kenai Fjords National Park and Preserve.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 08
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks in Prince William Sound. This block is comprised of the western Sound.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Block Name
Attribute_Definition:
Unit within the region, Four-character name for the sampling block. Often used because it is more intuitive than the block number.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Dean, T. A., J. L. Bodkin, H.A. Coletti. 2014. Protocol narrative for marine nearshore ecosystem monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska: Version 1.1. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR— 2014/756. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KATM
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks on the Alaska Peninsula. This block encompasses Katmai National Park and Preserve.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEFJ
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks on the Kenai Peninsula. This block encompasses Kenai Fjords National Park and Preserve.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WPWS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 3 blocks in Prince William Sound. This block is comprised of the western Sound.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SiteID
Attribute_Definition:
Sites are the smallest spatial scale, designating more specific location of mussel sampling sites. This data is designed to be analyzed at the Region level, but site level analyses will also be used. Site codes are a combination of region, block, and site number as well as the type of sampling. Sites MI_01 - MI_05 are used in each intensively sampled block within each region. M = mussel sampling, I = Intensive block, E = Extensive block. Sites also have names (e.g. Kukak) that are easier to use in the field while this formal code incorporates region and block information for more detailed descriptor. Also called Sitecode = combination of region, block, and site number as well as the type of sampling. e.g. PWS_B09_MI_01 = region Prince William Sound, Block 09, mussel site- intensive- site 1. Sites also have names that are easier to use in the field. MI_01 - MI_05 = mussel sites 1 through 5 in the intensive block chosen by a random process. ME_01 - ME_05 = mussel sites in the extensively sampled blocks.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Dean, T. A., J. L. Bodkin, H.A. Coletti. 2014. Protocol narrative for marine nearshore ecosystem monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska: Version 1.1. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR— 2014/756. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP_B10_MI_01
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP_B10_MI_02
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP_B10_MI_03
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP_B10_MI_04
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AKP_B10_MI_05
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP_B05_MI_01
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP_B05_MI_02
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP_B05_MI_03
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP_B05_MI_04
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: KEP_B05_MI_05
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS_B08_MI_01
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS_B08_MI_02
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS_B08_MI_03
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS_B08_MI_04
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS_B08_MI_05
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Site Name
Attribute_Definition:
Sites are the smallest spatial scale, designating more specific location of mussel sampling sites. This data is designed to be analyzed at the Region level, but site level analyses will also be used. Sites also have names (e.g. Kukak) that are easier to use in the field while the site ID incorporates region and block information for more detailed descriptor.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Dean, T. A., J. L. Bodkin, H.A. Coletti. 2014. Protocol narrative for marine nearshore ecosystem monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska: Version 1.1. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR— 2014/756. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Kukak
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Kaflia
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Kinak
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Amalik
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Takli
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Alaska Peninsula in Block 10 (KATM).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Aialik
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: McCarty
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Nuka Bay
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Nuka Pass
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Harris
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites on the Kenai Peninsula in Block 05 (KEFJ).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Hogan
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Iktua
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Whale
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Johnson
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Herring
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
One of 5 mussel bed sampling sites in western Prince William Sound (Block 08 WPWS).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Sampling Date
Attribute_Definition: date mussel site was sampled, day-month-year (dd-mmm-yyyy)
Attribute_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 2-Jun-2016
Range_Domain_Maximum: 6-Jul-2016
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: vertical transect number
Attribute_Definition:
Sequential number from 1 to 10, with 1 being the vertical transect nearest to the beginning of the horizontal mussel site transect. See SOP for site layout details.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
Range_Domain_Maximum: 10
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: unitless, whole number
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Core Type
Attribute_Definition:
Code to indicate if the counts of sizes are from the primary core or from the additional cores.
Attribute_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: a
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: additional core
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: p
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: primary core
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: numcore
Attribute_Definition:
Number of cores sampled. Core samples are collected to calculate density of all mussels, not just those greater than 20 millimeters (as the quadrat sampling is for). The total number of mussel cores collected is determined by the density of mussels at the point of sampling, however prior to 2014 only one core was sampled- now called the primary. The primary core allows density comparisons among all years of sampling. From 2014 onward, additional cores were sampled to supplement the primary core to ensure enough mussels were collected for size frequency data. In this table this field will be one for all primary cores and one to eight for additional cores. A null "." value indicates that according to field data sheets there were cores sampled but no count data can be found. It is likely that the counts are zero for those cores (no mussels were present in the cores at the time of sampling). Any cores not sampled are not included in this table.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 8
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: unitless
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: notes
Attribute_Definition: Additional information about the core sample.
Attribute_Definition_Source: producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
text field containing notes about mussel sampling sites or individual transects, quadrats, core samples, etc.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: number less than or equal to 5 mm
Attribute_Definition:
Count of mussels less than or equal to 5mm in the core. Zero is entered when there are no mussels of this size in the core. A null "." value is entered when a core was sampled (according to field data sheets) but data is missing.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 89
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: unitless, whole number
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: number 6-70 mm
Attribute_Definition:
Count of mussels equal to 6, 7, 8...70mm in the core. There are separate columns for each size. Zero is entered when there are no mussels of this size in the core. A null "." value is entered when a core was sampled (according to field data sheets) but data is missing.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 24
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: unitless, whole number
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: number broken
Attribute_Definition:
Count of mussels that could not be counted, due to being broken, in the core. These counts are used in density calculations but not size-related calculations. Zero is entered when there are no unmeasurable mussels in the core. A null "." value is entered when a core was sampled (according to field data sheets) but data is missing.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 3
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: unitless, whole number
Overview_Description:
Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
The information contained in these datasets includes region, block, and site information, counts and measurements of mussels larger than 20 millimeters from a quadrat, and counts and measurements of all mussels from a core samples.
Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:
Bodkin, J. L., T. A. Dean, H. A. Coletti, and B. E. Ballachey. 2016. Mussel bed sampling: standard operating procedure, v. 1.2, Southwest Alaska Network. Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR—2016/1175. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: 4210 University Drive
City: Anchorage
State_or_Province: Alaska
Postal_Code: 99508
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 907-786-7000
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: ascweb@usgs.gov
Resource_Description:
GWA Nearshore Monitoring, mussel sampling site, mussel count and size data 2016
Distribution_Liability:
Unless otherwise stated, all data, metadata and related materials are considered to satisfy the quality standards relative to the purpose for which the data were collected. Although these data and associated metadata have been reviewed for accuracy and completeness and approved for release by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the display or utility of the data on any other system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. This material is based upon work funded by the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council under Project/Program No. 12120114-R. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Trustee Council.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: ASCII
Format_Information_Content:
Zip file containing data files in CSV file format and FGDC metadata in XML and HTML formats.
File_Decompression_Technique:
Use WinZip, pkUnzip, or other open source or commercially available unzip tool.
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: http://dx.doi.org/10.5066/F7WS8RD4
Fees: None
Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20201125
Metadata_Review_Date: 20170221
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: K. A. Kloecker
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey Alaska Science Center
Contact_Position: biologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: 4210 University Drive
City: Anchorage
State_or_Province: Alaska
Postal_Code: 99508
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 907-786-7000
Metadata_Standard_Name:
FGDC Biological Data Profile of the Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001.1-1999
Metadata_Access_Constraints: None
Metadata_Use_Constraints: None
Generated by mp version 2.9.40 on Tue Feb 21 13:42:16 2017