National Status and Trends Program: Long Island Sound Contaminants

Metadata also available as - [Questions & Answers] - [Parseable text]

Metadata:
Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Publication_Date: 1994
Title:
National Status and Trends Program: Long Island Sound Contaminants
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: tabular digital data
Online_Linkage: <http://www.ccma.nos.noaa.gov/publications/tm80.pdf>
Description:
Abstract:
"Survey of sediment toxicity was carried out by NOAA's National Status and Trends Program in the coastal bays that surround Long Island Sound in New York and Connecticut. Samples were talen using either a Smith-MacIntyre grab or a Van Veen grab; respectively. At each station, samples of surficial (1-3cm) sediments were taken from the grabs for the following analyses or tests: 1) acid-volatile sulfide (AVS) and simultaniously extracted metals (SEM); 2) inorganic and organic contaminants and total organic carbon (TOC); 3) grain size; and 4) sediment toxicity. Sediment samples from three stations in each of 20 coastal bays and one Long Island Sound site were tested for toxicity with three independant protocols: 1) a 10-day amphipod survival test of the whole, solid-phase sediments with Ampelisca abdita, 2) a 48-hour exposure of clam larvae, Mulinia lateralis, to sediment elutriates, with normal development and survival as the endpoints, and 3) a microbial boiluminescence test (MicrotoxR) using solvent extracts of the sediments. Seperate samples from these same stations were analyzed chemically for a broad suite of potentially toxic contaminants, including heavy metals, polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), chlorinated pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls. Additional sediment samples were obtained from up to six additional stations in a few of the coastal bays; these samples were examined only for heavy metals contamination and the data are included in an appendix to this report."
Purpose:
The survey objectives were to determine the spatial distribution and severity of toxicity, and to analize the relationships between toxicity and chemical contamination in the sediments.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1994
Currentness_Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -73.903500
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -72.076500
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 41.353000
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 40.760000
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: General
Theme_Keyword: analyses
Theme_Keyword: contaminant studies
Theme_Keyword: geochemistry
Theme_Keyword: grab samples
Theme_Keyword: grain size
Theme_Keyword: sediment data
Theme_Keyword: texture
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: General
Place_Keyword: U.S. East coast
Place_Keyword: Atlantic coast
Place_Keyword: United States
Place_Keyword: Long Island Sound
Access_Constraints: None.
Use_Constraints: None.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Phil Caldwell
Contact_Organization: NOAA
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Phil.Caldwell@noaa.gov
Data_Set_Credit:
Please review the cross reference information for the original data set credit to Wolfe, et al, 1994.
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 8.3.0.800
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Douglas A. Wolf
Originator: Suzanne B. Bricker
Originator: Edward R. Long
Originator: K. John Scott
Originator: Glen B. Thursby
Publication_Date: August 1994
Title:
NOAA National Status and Trends Biological effects of Toxic Contamination in Sediments from Long Island Sound and Environs
Series_Information:
Series_Name: NOAA Technical Memorandum
Issue_Identification: NOS ORCA 80
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Silver Spring, MD
Publisher: National Ocean Service, Coastal Ocean Program
Online_Linkage: <http://www.ccma.nos.noaa.gov/publications/tm80.pdf>
Data_Quality_Information:
Lineage:
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Digital data were checked, formatted to dbSEABED input format, then processed using dbSEABED software to produce a range of output formats. The processing contained quality checking that may have declined to pass faulty or suspect data to outputs.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: NOAA.exe
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Chris Jenkins
Contact_Organization:
Institute of Arctic & Alpine Research (INSTAAR) University of Colorado at Boulder
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 1560 30th Street
Address: Campus Box 450
City: Boulder
State_or_Province: CO
Postal_Code: 80309-0450
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (303) 492-6387
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (303) 492-6388
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: chris.jenkins@colorado.edu
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Entity point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 122
Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Geographic:
Latitude_Resolution: 0.000000
Longitude_Resolution: 0.000000
Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal degrees
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1927
Ellipsoid_Name: Clarke 1866
Semi-major_Axis: 6378206.400000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 294.978698
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: liscont
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FID
Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Shape
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LATITUDE
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LONGITUDE
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SITENAME
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DATASETKEY
Overview_Description:
Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
The following fields were entered into usSEABED: SFS dataset: Station Number:LATITUDE:LONGITUDE:DEPTH(m):Depth (feet):AREA:SITE NAME ENV data: AVS (Acid-Volatile Sulfide) CMP data: TOC (% dry weight) TXR data: Grainsize %"= GrnSize (%): Gravel:Sand:Silt:Clay GCM data: Al (%) :Ag (µg/g) :As (µg/g) :Cd (µg/g) :Cr (µg/g) :Cu (µg/g) :Fe (Fe) % dry weight :Hg (µg/g) :Mn (µg/g) :Ni (µg/g) :Pb (µg/g) :Sb (µg/g) :Se (µg/g) :Si % dry weight :Sn (µg/g) :Zn (µg/g) :CL2(08)(ng/g) HCB(ng/g):LINDANE(ng/g):CL3(18)(ng/g):CL3(28)(ng/g) HEPTACHLOR(ng/g):CL4(52)(ng/g):ALDRIN(ng/g):CL4(44)(ng/g) HEPTACHLOREPOXIDE(ng/g):CL4(66)(ng/g):OPDDE(ng/g):CL5(101)(ng/g) : A CHLORDANE(ng/g):TRANSNONACHLOR(ng/g):DIELDRIN(ng/g):PPDDE(ng/g) CL4(77)(ng/g):OPDDD(ng/g):ENDRIN(ng/g):CL5(118)(ng/g) PPDDD(ng/g):OPDDT(ng/g):CL6(153)(ng/g):CL5(105)(ng/g) PPDDT(ng/g):CL6(138)(ng/g):CL5(126)(ng/g):CL7(187)(ng/g) CL6(128)(ng/g):CL7(180)(ng/g):MIREX(ng/g):CL7(170)(ng/g) CL8(195)(ng/g):CL9(206)(ng/g):CL10(209)(ng/g):naphthalene(ng/g) 2-methylnaphthalene(ng/g):1-methylnaphthalene(ng/g):biphenyl(ng/g): 2,6-dimethylnaphthalene(ng/g) :acenaphthylene(ng/g):acenaphthene(ng/g): 2;3;5-trimethylnaphthalene(ng/g):fluorene(ng/g) :phenanthrene(ng/g):anthracene(ng/g): 1-methylphenanthrene(ng/g):fluoranthene(ng/g) pyrene(ng/g):benz[a]anthracene(ng/g):chrysene(ng/g):benzo[b]fluoranthene(ng/g) benzo[k]fluoranthene(ng/g):benzo[e]pyrene(ng/g):benzo[a]pyrene(ng/g):perylene(ng/g) indeno[1;2;3-c;d]pyrene(ng/g):dibenz[a;h]anthracene(ng/g):benzo[g;h;i]perylene(ng/g) AMPItest:MeanSurv(%):SD:Sur. (% Ctrl)= AMPItest:MeanSurv(%):SD:Sur. (% Ctrl) MusselTEST:% Sur:SD:% NormalSD:Sur % Ctrl:Norm % Ctrl= MusselTEST:% Sur:SD:% Normal:SD:Sur % Ctrl:Norm % Ctrl :MICROTOXtest:EC50 mg(dw)/ml:EC50%control= MICROTOXtest:EC50 mg(dw)/ml:EC50%control
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
Coastal Monitoring and Bioeffects Assessment Division/Office of Ocean Resources Conservation and Assessment/National Ocean Service/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: N/ORCCA2,SSMC4
Address: 1305 East-West Highway
City: Silver Spring
State_or_Province: MD
Postal_Code: 20910
Country: USA
Resource_Description:
National Status and Trends Program: Long Island Sound Contaminants
Distribution_Liability:
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.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Transfer_Size: 0.031
Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20050525
Metadata_Review_Date: 20050503
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Jamey Reid
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: IT Specialist (Data Management)
Contact_Address:
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
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (508) 457-2310
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jreid@usgs.gov
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
Metadata_Access_Constraints: None
Metadata_Use_Constraints:
Metadata was written by a user of this data set. Information on the NOAA website is authoritative and supercedes any information given in this document.
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage: <http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html>
Profile_Name: ESRI Metadata Profile
Generated by mp version 2.7.33 on Wed May 25 13:31:58 2005