Jones and Schubel, 1980: Distributions of surficial sediment and eelgrass in Great South Bay, New York (from Smith Point, West to Wantagh State Parkway)

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Citation:

Citation_Information:

Publication_Date: 1980

Title:

Jones and Schubel, 1980: Distributions of surficial sediment and eelgrass in Great South Bay, New York (from Smith Point, West to Wantagh State Parkway)

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Abstract:

The objectives of this study were to map the texture of the surficial sediments, their organic content, and the distribution of eelgrass. This report summarizes the data in tabular form (Appendix 1) and on a series of maps (packet). Tabulated data are presented as percent (by mass) of gravel (> 2.0 mm), sand (> 62.5 um, (silt (> 3.9 um>, clay (<3.9 um), shell fragments and organic carbon content for each sample. A station location map and contour maps of percent (by mass) silt plus clay, organic carbon, depth and eelgrass have been prepared and are located in a packet at the end of the report. (Jones and Schubel, 1980, p. 1)

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The purpose of this data layer is to release a digital version of the textural descriptions published by Jones and Schubel (1980) for inclusion in the usSEABED data collection.

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Calendar_Date: 1980

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Place_Keyword: U.S. East Coast

Place_Keyword: New York

Place_Keyword: Great South Bay

Place_Keyword: Smith Point

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Contact_Person: Jamey Reid

Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey

Contact_Position: IT Specialist (Data Management)

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Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: 384 Woods Hole Rd.

City: Woods Hole

State_or_Province: MA

Postal_Code: 02543-1598

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (508) 548-8700 x2204

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Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jreid@usgs.gov

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Please review the cross reference information for the original data set credit to Jones and Schubel (1980), Polly Hastings for digitizing the sampe locations, and Jamey Reid for entering the data from the source report.

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Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: C.R. Jones

Originator: J.R. Schubel

Publication_Date: 1980

Title:

Distributions of surficial sediment and eelgrass in Great South Bay, New York (from Smith Point, West to Wantagh State Parkway)

Edition: 1.0

Series_Information:

Series_Name: Special Report

Issue_Identification: 39

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Stoney Brook, NY

Publisher: Marine Science Research Center, State University of New York

Other_Citation_Details: Reference 80-6

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Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: C.R. Jones

Originator: J.R. Schubel

Publication_Date: 1980

Title:

Distributions of surficial sediment and eelgrass in Great South Bay, New York (from Smith Point, West to Wantagh State Parkway)

Edition: 1.0

Series_Information:

Series_Name: Special Report

Issue_Identification: 39

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Stoney Brook, NY

Publisher: Marine Sciences Research Center, State University of New York

Other_Citation_Details: Reference 80-6

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Calendar_Date: 1980

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Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Jones and Schubel, 1980

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Gravel, sand, silt, clay, shells and loss on ignition for 582 samples

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Stations were digitized off maps and textural data were entered into digital form to create an Excel spreadsheet.

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Contact_Person: Jamey Reid

Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey

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Address: 384 Woods Hole Rd.

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State_or_Province: MA

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Contact_Voice_Telephone: (508) 548-8700 x2204

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (508) 457-2310

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jreid@usgs.gov

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Although this data set has been used by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by the USGS as to the accuracy of the data and/or related materials. The act of distribution shall not constitute any such warranty, and no responsibility is assumed by the USGS in the use of these data or related materials. Trade, firm, or product names and other references to non-USGS products and services are provided for information only and do not constitute endorsement or warranty, express or implied, by the USGS, USDOI, or U.S. Government, as to their suitability, content, usefulness, functioning, completeness, or accuracy.

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