USGS OFR 99-010: Oculina Bank - sediment data

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Originator: Kathryn M. Scanlon
Publication_Date: 1999
Title: USGS OFR 99-010: Oculina Bank - sediment data
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Issue_Identification: 99-010
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Woods Hole Science Center, Woods Hole, MA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Online_Linkage: <http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/of99-010/htm/sed_data.htm>
Description:
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The data presented in this open-file report were collected as part of a cooperative project between the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Coastal and Marine Geology Program and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The project’s goal was to provide reconnaissance geologic maps of the Experimental Oculina Research Reserve and an unprotected control area north of the reserve to support the NMFS studies of grouper spawning aggregations. To accomplish this, sidescan sonar data and sediment samples were collected throughout both study areas and video and observations from a manned submersible were used at selected sites. This report includes digital mosaics of the sidescan sonar data, tabulated sediment data, and interpretative maps of the seafloor geology. The video and submersible observations are not included in this report, but were used in the interpretation of the sidescan data. In 1995 four sediment samples were collected in the EORR during dives of the Clelia, a research submarine operated by Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution. In 1996, and 1997 65 sediment samples were collected during cruises of the NOAA Research, Vessel Chapman using a van Veen grab sampler. In all 52 of the samples are from, the EORR and 17 from the unprotected control area north of the EORR. , All samples (except those that were made up of chunks of coral or coral rubble) were, analysed for particle size and carbonate content in the sedimentology laboratory of the, U.S. Geological Survey at Woods Hole Massachusetts. Texture terminology used in, this report is according to Folk (1974). The percent of calcium carbonate material was, determined by weight loss of 15 grams of bulk material after digestion with 10 percent, hydrochloric acid. Details of the laboratory techniques can be found in Appendix II:, Sediment Texture Analysis Techniques. The data are presented in this Table of Sediment Analyses.
Purpose:
"To provide reconnaissance geologic maps of the Experimental Oculina Research Reserve and an unprotected control area north of the reserve to support the NMFS studies of grouper spawning aggregations."
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Contact_Person: Kathryn M. Scanlon
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State_or_Province: MA
Postal_Code: 02543-1598
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Contact_Voice_Telephone: 508-548-8700 x2323
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Originator: Kathryn M. Scanlon
Originator: Peter R. Briere
Originator: Christpher C. Koenig
Publication_Date: 1999
Title:
Oculina Bank: Sidescan Sonar and Sediment Data from a Deep-water Coral Reef Habitat off East-Central Florida
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Issue_Identification: 99-010
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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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