X-ray diffraction data for ferromanganese crusts from seamounts within the Tuvalu Exclusive Economic Zone

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Title:
X-ray diffraction data for ferromanganese crusts from seamounts within the Tuvalu Exclusive Economic Zone
Abstract:
Ferromanganese crusts were collected via dredge from seamounts within the Tuvalu Exclusive Economic Zone in the Pacific Ocean during cruise RR1310 funded by the National Science Foundation aboard the R/V Roger Revelle in 2013. USGS scientists requested these ferromanganese crust samples from the Oregon State University Marine and Geology Repository where they had been archived. Ferromanganese crust samples were sent to USGS for subsampling and x-ray diffraction analyses. Powder x-ray diffraction data for bulk and layer fractions of the ferromanganese crusts are provided here. Location information for the sample is included in each Attribute Definition of this metadata file, as well as in the geochemical data table (Tuvalu_RR1310_FeMn_geochem_data.csv) of this multi-table data release.
Supplemental_Information:
Samples analyzed for this data release were collected on a cruise funded by National Science Foundation grant #1154070. All metadata associated with cruise RR1310 is available upon request from the Oregon State University Marine and Geology Repository (http://osu-mgr.org).
Any use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
  1. How might this data set be cited?
    Mizell, Kira, 20230125, X-ray diffraction data for ferromanganese crusts from seamounts within the Tuvalu Exclusive Economic Zone: data release DOI: 10.5066/P95CIHSU, U.S. Geological Survey, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Santa Cruz, California.

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    This is part of the following larger work.

    Mizell, Kira, 2023, Major and trace element geochemistry and mineralogy of ferromanganese crusts from seamounts within the Tuvalu Exclusive Economic Zone: data release DOI:10.5066/P95CIHSU, U.S. Geological Survey, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Santa Cruz, California.

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  2. What geographic area does the data set cover?
    West_Bounding_Coordinate: -176.7556
    East_Bounding_Coordinate: 172.7104
    North_Bounding_Coordinate: -3.9656
    South_Bounding_Coordinate: -13.2404
  3. What does it look like?
  4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?
    Beginning_Date: 22-Jul-2013
    Ending_Date: 06-Sep-2022
    Currentness_Reference:
    Date that the last process step was completed
  5. What is the general form of this data set?
    Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: comma-delimited text
  6. How does the data set represent geographic features?
    1. How are geographic features stored in the data set?
      This is a Point data set. It contains the following vector data types (SDTS terminology):
      • Point (3941)
    2. What coordinate system is used to represent geographic features?
      Horizontal positions are specified in geographic coordinates, that is, latitude and longitude. Latitudes are given to the nearest 0.001. Longitudes are given to the nearest 0.001. Latitude and longitude values are specified in Decimal degrees. The horizontal datum used is D_WGS_1984.
      The ellipsoid used is WGS_1984.
      The semi-major axis of the ellipsoid used is 6378137.0.
      The flattening of the ellipsoid used is 1/298.257222101.
  7. How does the data set describe geographic features?
    Tuvalu_RR1310_FeMn_Primary XRD_RawData.csv
    Comma-delimited file containing results from x-ray diffraction analyses of ferromanganese crusts. Location information for the samples are included in each Attribute Definition of this metadata file and not the data table. The header for each column of diffraction data is a sample name, which follows the scheme of dredge number followed by an underscore and then the sample interval type, B for bulk or L for layer, and finally the numerical millimeter range that the interval spans as counted from the surface of the sample. One sample, D20-54, has nodule instead of the bulk and layer distinction, since it was a nodule sample. The addition of an underscore and two after the primary dredge and sample numbers indicates that more than one rock was given the same Sample ID and that rock two of two was analyzed. (Source: Producer defined)
    Position
    The two-theta angle at which the x-ray diffractometer measured the X-ray diffraction of the powdered sample (Source: instrument defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:3.0084
    Maximum:69.9884
    Units:degrees
    Resolution:0.0001
    D04-02_B0-60
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D04-02_B0-60 is -5.648 N, 175.661 E and 2286 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:22.5339
    Maximum:2039.9937
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D04-02_L0-01
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D04-02_L0-01 is -5.648 N, 175.661 E and 2286 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:21.4901
    Maximum:2099.2680
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D04-02_L10-55
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D04-02_L10-55 is -5.648 N, 175.661 E and 2286 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:22.1128
    Maximum:1932.0989
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D04-22_B0-30
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D04-22_B0-30 is -5.648 N, 175.661 E and 2286 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:20.8370
    Maximum:2064.0000
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D05-27_B0-37
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D05-27_B0-37 is -6.420 N, 176.314 E and 3555 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:21.8372
    Maximum:2230.0995
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D06-08_B0-65
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D06-08_B0-65 is -6.342 N, 176.752 E and 2950 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:21.1631
    Maximum:1958.6675
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D07-33_B0-18
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D07-33_B0-18 is -5.960 N, 176.916 E and 2813 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:20.5446
    Maximum:1675.6675
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D08-10_B0-2
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D08-10_B0-2 is -6.117 N, 177.234 E and 2989 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:18.1758
    Maximum:2117.8749
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D09-12_B0-25
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D09-12_B0-25 is -6.542 N, 176.723 E and 2665 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:18.7892
    Maximum:1903.9979
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D09-12_L0-10
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D09-12_L0-10 is -6.542 N, 176.723 E and 2665 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:20.6860
    Maximum:1969.3780
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D09-12_L10-20
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D09-12_L10-20 is -6.542 N, 176.723 E and 2665 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:21.5786
    Maximum:1820.1256
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D10-54_B0-5
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D10-54_B0-5 is -7.677 N, 177.255 E and 3463 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:15.9424
    Maximum:1973.0000
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D11-17_B0-56
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D11-17_B0-56 is -8.255 N, 177.025 E and 3582 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:22.2603
    Maximum:1688.0000
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D11-17_L0-25
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D11-17_L0-25 is -8.255 N, 177.025 E and 3582 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:21.9889
    Maximum:1588.0000
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D11-17_L25-41
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D11-17_L25-41 is -8.255 N, 177.025 E and 3582 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:21.2249
    Maximum:1782.6157
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D11-17_L41-56
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D11-17_L41-56 is -8.255 N, 177.025 E and 3582 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:26.2684
    Maximum:1547.4581
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D16-30_B0-42
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D16-30_B0-42 is -7.428 N, 179.262 E and 3289 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:23.3593
    Maximum:2024.0000
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D16-31_2_B0-35
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D16-31_2_B0-35 is -7.428 N, 179.262 E and 3289 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:23.2450
    Maximum:1812.0649
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D16-31_2_L0-14
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D16-31_2_L0-14 is -7.428 N, 179.262 E and 3289 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:13.3741
    Maximum:2051.0000
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D16-31_2_L14-26
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D16-31_2_L14-26 is -7.428 N, 179.262 E and 3289 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:21.1916
    Maximum:1893.0000
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D16-31_2_L26-38
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D16-31_2_L26-38 is -7.428 N, 179.262 E and 3289 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:20.1571
    Maximum:1888.2722
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D16-34_B0-12
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D16-34_B0-12 is -7.428 N, 179.262 E and 3289 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:19.5077
    Maximum:2029.0000
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D16-37_B0-45
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D16-37_B0-45 is -7.428 N, 179.262 E and 3289 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:22.2695
    Maximum:1808.0911
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D16-37_L0-10
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D16-37_L0-10 is -7.428 N, 179.262 E and 3289 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:17.7236
    Maximum:1842.8791
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D16-37_L10-20
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D16-37_L10-20 is -7.428 N, 179.262 E and 3289 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:21.1122
    Maximum:2000.9916
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D16-37_L20-30
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D16-37_L20-30 is -7.428 N, 179.262 E and 3289 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:18.0747
    Maximum:1886.5942
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D17-07_B0-24
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D17-07_B0-24 is -8.328 N, 179.005 E and 3808 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:21.0339
    Maximum:2027.0000
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D17-27_B0-22
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D17-27_B0-22 is -8.328 N, 179.005 E and 3808 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:21.2954
    Maximum:2065.8942
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D17-30_L0-10
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D17-30_L0-10 is -8.328 N, 179.005 E and 3808 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:20.7276
    Maximum:2025.3759
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D17-30_L10-32
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D17-30_L10-32 is -8.328 N, 179.005 E and 3808 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:22.3959
    Maximum:2034.9183
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D18-20_B0-1
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D18-20_B0-1 is -8.622 N, 178.990 E and 3302 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:18.8693
    Maximum:2032.9419
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D19-33_B0-13
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D19-33_B0-13 is -9.430 N, 178.871 E and 3202 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:24.0995
    Maximum:1834.6764
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D20-39_L0-26
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D20-39_L0-26 is -9.782 N, 178.859 E and 4110 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:22.0337
    Maximum:2071.0000
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D20-39_L26-56
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D20-39_L26-56 is -9.782 N, 178.859 E and 4110 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:20.7007
    Maximum:2079.0000
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D20-39_L56-72
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D20-39_L56-72 is -9.782 N, 178.859 E and 4110 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:23.9210
    Maximum:1804.0000
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D20-54_B0-20
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D20-54_B0-20 is -9.782 N, 178.859 E and 4110 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:22.2755
    Maximum:1576.5487
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D20-54_L0-3
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D20-54_L0-3 is -9.782 N, 178.859 E and 4110 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:21.2492
    Maximum:1579.5277
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D20-54_L3-16
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D20-54_L3-16 is -9.782 N, 178.859 E and 4110 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:14.0459
    Maximum:481.0000
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D20-54_L16-21
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D20-54_L16-21 is -9.782 N, 178.859 E and 4110 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:23.2982
    Maximum:2005.0000
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D20-54_nodule
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D20-54_nodule is -9.782 N, 178.859 E and 4110 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:24.1004
    Maximum:1894.0261
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D22-03_B0-12
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D22-03_B0-12 is -10.306 N, -179.803 E and 3384 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:20.0851
    Maximum:2083.5769
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D22-26_B0-15
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D22-26_B0-15 is -10.306 N, -179.803 E and 3384 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:23.3331
    Maximum:1941.0000
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D23-21_B0-30
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D23-21_B0-30 is -10.758 N, -179.251 E and 2342 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:20.2088
    Maximum:1913.9937
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D25-27_B0-15
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D25-27_B0-15 is -10.827 N, 179.342 E and 2513 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:21.2558
    Maximum:2106.1795
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D26-04_B0-10
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D26-04_B0-10 is -10.903 N, 179.351 E and 2806 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:19.3561
    Maximum:1859.6309
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D27-04_B0-10
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D27-04_B0-10 is -10.992 N, 179.792 E and 2636 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:19.8010
    Maximum:1992.1795
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D28B-01_B0-5
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D28B-01_B0-5 is -11.341 N, 179.875 E and 2485 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:21.6619
    Maximum:1850.6523
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    D30-02_B0-15
    X-ray diffraction intensity value at the two-theta angle listed in the corresponding row in the Position attribute. The location for sample D30-02_B0-15 is -11.451 N, -179.246 E and 2812 m water depth. (Source: producer defined)
    Range of values
    Minimum:22.1465
    Maximum:2169.0000
    Units:counts
    Resolution:0.0001
    Entity_and_Attribute_Overview: The first line of the csv file is a header line.
    Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation: U.S. Geological Survey

Who produced the data set?

  1. Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)
    • Kira Mizell
  2. Who also contributed to the data set?
  3. To whom should users address questions about the data?
    U.S. Geological Survey, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
    Attn: PCMSC Science Data Coordinator
    2885 Mission Street
    Santa Cruz, CA

    831-427-4747 (voice)
    pcmsc_data@usgs.gov

Why was the data set created?

These data serve to expand the knowledge and statistics for deep ocean marine mineral occurrences and composition within the global ocean.

How was the data set created?

  1. From what previous works were the data drawn?
  2. How were the data generated, processed, and modified?
    Date: 26-Sep-2016 (process 1 of 4)
    USGS scientists requested these ferromanganese crust samples from the Oregon State University Marine and Geology Repository where they had been archived. Ferromanganese crust samples were sent to USGS for subsampling and mineralogical analyses.
    Date: 01-May-2017 (process 2 of 4)
    At USGS, bulk portions or individual layers were sampled from the ferromanganese crusts using a ceramic knife and then ground using an agate mortar and pestle to approximately 75 micrometers.
    Date: 01-Nov-2018 (process 3 of 4)
    Powdered samples were backloaded and tamped into sample holders and run in a Panalytical XÕPert3 x-ray diffractometer (XRD; https://www.malvernpanalytical.com/) with CuK-alpha radiation and graphite monochromator. Measurements were taken at intervals of 0.2 degrees 2-theta between 4 degrees and 70 degrees 2-theta at 40 kilovolts and 45 milliamps. Data sources used in this process:
    • samples
    Date: 05-Sep-2022 (process 4 of 4)
    Results from the diffraction analyses were combined into a comma-delimited text values document (Tuvalu_RR1310_FeMn_Primary XRD_RawData.csv). Data sources used in this process:
    • results
  3. What similar or related data should the user be aware of?

How reliable are the data; what problems remain in the data set?

  1. How well have the observations been checked?
    X-ray diffraction data were tested for accuracy by intermittently analyzing a powdered quartz reference sample to verify the one hundred intensity peak at 26.6 degree two-theta. When the quartz peak was in the proper position, we infer that other measured peak positions in the sample are accurate. Peak intensities are considered semiquantitative since no quantitative standards were analyzed for this dataset.
  2. How accurate are the geographic locations?
    A formal accuracy assessment of the horizontal positional information in the dataset has not been conducted. The horizontal accuracy was determined with the ship's GPS navigation, which is accurate to less than 5 m.
  3. How accurate are the heights or depths?
    The singular value for water depth for each sample was calculated from shipboard dredge log records to account for ship-based depth soundings, the length of dredge wire out, movement by the ship, approximate seamount slope, and multiple bites of the dredge along each dredge track in order to maximize location accuracy. A formal accuracy assessment of the vertical positional information in the dataset has not been conducted.
  4. Where are the gaps in the data? What is missing?
    Dataset is considered complete for the information presented, as described in the abstract. Users are advised to read the rest of the metadata record carefully for additional details.
  5. How consistent are the relationships among the observations, including topology?
    No formal logical accuracy tests were conducted.

How can someone get a copy of the data set?

Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?
Access_Constraints None
Use_Constraints USGS-authored or produced data and information are in the public domain from the U.S. Government and are freely redistributable with proper metadata and source attribution. Please recognize and acknowledge the U.S. Geological Survey as the originator of the dataset and in products derived from these data.
  1. Who distributes the data set? (Distributor 1 of 1)
    U.S. Geological Survey, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
    Attn: PCMSC Science Data Coordinator
    2885 Mission Street
    Santa Cruz, CA

    831-427-4747 (voice)
    pcmsc_data@usgs.gov
  2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set? These data are available in .csv format contained in a single file.
  3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?
    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.
  4. How can I download or order the data?
  5. What hardware or software do I need in order to use the data set?
    These data can be viewed with Microsoft Excel or any text reader.

Who wrote the metadata?

Dates:
Last modified: 25-Jan-2023
Metadata author:
U.S. Geological Survey, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
Attn: PCMSC Science Data Coordinator
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