U.S. Geological Survey
University of Colorado
2006
usSEABED component and features data for the entire U.S. Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean (GMX_CMP, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands)
1.0
vector digital data
Data Series
146
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, Woods Hole, MA
U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program
https://doi.org/10.3133/ds146
https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/146/htmldocs/data_cata.htm
https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/146/data/gmx_cmp.zip
B.J. Buczkowski
J.A. Reid
C.J. Jenkins
J.M. Reid
S.J. Williams
J.G. Flocks
2006
usSEABED: Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean (Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) Offshore Surficial Sediment Data Release
1.0
Data Series
146
Reston, VA
U.S. Geological Survey
https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/146/
This component data layer (_CMP.txt) file gives information about selected components (minerals, rock type, microfossils, benthic biota) and seafloor features (bioturbation, structure, ripples) at a given site. Values in the attribute fields represent the membership to that attribute's fuzzy set. For components such as minerals, rocks, micro-biota and plants, and/or epifauna and infauna, corals and other geologic and biologic information, the value depends on sentence structure and other components in description. For features (denoted by an asterisk) such as ripples, ophiuroids, sponges, shrimp, worm tubes, lamination, lumps, grading, and/or bioturbation, the value of the fuzzy set depends on the development of the attribute. Only the relative fuzzy presence of components and features can be determined; the absence of information does not indicate a lack of the attribute, only lack of information about that attribute.
The component data file (_CMP.txt) can be used to investigate the relative presence of various constituents and the development and expression of selected seafloor characteristics.
This layer can be used in a relational data base, using the DataSetKey to link to the GMX_SRC.txt file for brief metadata information and to formal metadata written on each source, and to the other data files of usSEABED using the SiteKey or SampleKey as relational links.
2006
publication date
As needed
-100.000000
-64.000000
32.000000
17.000000
USGS Metadata Identifier
USGS:517c4ebb-1498-499e-9d02-c9a2a1b41cdd
None
marine
sediment
seafloor
seabed
descriptions
analyses
usSEABED
dbSEABED
components
features
genesis
U.S. Geological Survey
Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Woods Hole Science Center
Pacific Science Center
Marine Aggregates Resources and Processes Project
Benthic Habitats (Pacific) Project
University of Colorado
Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research
USGS
CMGP
WHSC
PSC
UC
INSTAAR
ISO 19115 Topic Category
oceans
location
geoscientificInformation
Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard (CMECS)
Marine Nearshore
Marine Offshore
Estuarine Coastal
Continental/Island Shelf
Continental/Island Slope
Unconsolidated Mineral Substrate
Data Categories for Marine Planning
distributions
sand resources
substrate
Marine Realms Information Bank (MRIB) Keywords
seabed
sediment resources
sand deposit
USGS Thesaurus
sea-floor characteristics
nonmetallic mineral resources
gravel deposits
sand deposits
Geographic Names Information System
Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean (Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands)
Gulf Coast
United States
North America
Caribbean Sea
Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard (CMECS)
Floridian Ecoregion
Northern Gulf of Mexico Ecoregion
Greater Antilles Ecoregion
Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard (CMECS)
Substrate
None
Public domain data from the U.S. Government are freely redistributable with the proper metadata and source attribution. Please recognize the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as the source of this information.
Jane A. Reid
U.S. Geological Survey
Geologist
mailing and physical address
400 Natural Bridges Drive
Santa Cruz
CA
95060
USA
841-427-4727
jareid@usgs.gov
email preferred
https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/146/data/gmx_cmp.jpg
Image map showing extent of data layer coverage
JPEG
We thank the following interns for their assistance in data entry, coding, and data testing: Viness Ubert, Emma Mitchell, Emily Denham ,Shea Quinn and Ariadne Prior-Grosch.
Tkme: Another editor for formal metadata by Peter N. Schweitzer (U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, VA 22092), version 2.9.13, Microsoft Windows Version 5.1; Microsoft Word 2000 9.0
Accuracy of each attribute is dependent on the accuracy of the original source description and the values calculated by the mining software, dbSEABED. Values are based on filters using fuzzy set theory and represent a measure of truth about the attribute.
Data in the usSEABED data collection are based on the observations and analyses of others, filtered through a unifying and mining software. Each source report varies in type of information/data recorded and format. Only those observations that are recorded can be filtered and mined; only presence (not absences) of information can be noted.
Additional useable data may exist in this area; the authors appreciate any information and leads.
Locational accuracy is dependent on both the accuracy of the navigational technique and the level of detail about the location as recorded in the individual data sources, and may vary widely (e.g., from 0.005 km (differential GPS) in the more recent surveys to greater than 2 km based on radar, Loran, or dead reckoning in the older surveys. Users of the data should note the metadata written about the original sources and use their own criteria for assessing the accuracy of the locations.
Depth determinations, both water depth and subsample depth, are dependent on the accuracy of the depth determination technique and the level of detail noted in the original source. Users of the data should note the metadata written about the original sources and use their own criteria for assessing the accuracy of the locations.
Various
unknown
See separate listing, GMX_SRC.txt, and links provided therein, within data publication (see Larger_Work_Citation) for the specific sources and associated metadata.
Hard copy documents and digital files
Various publication places
Various publishers/originators
X number of sources, both published and unpublished, are used as the sources of information for usSEABED. Metadata for each source is linked through the usSEABED source file (GMX_SRC.txt). Sources include the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Minerals Management Service (MMS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), the Maryland and New Jersey State Geological Surveys (MGS, NJGS), NOAA's National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), the Smithsonian Institution, and others.
Hard copy and digital
00001840
2003
Source publication date or date of collection
Varies with source
Point locations, descriptions, and various analytical data (textural, granulometric, geochemical, geophysical, acoustic) on sediments, rock exposure, and benthos. Varies with source.
Source data may be digitized as necessary (typed or scanned in), with a visual inspection of digitized data to the source report and corrections as necessary, and are tested for completeness in Microsoft Excel as appropriate. Other digital data may be decoded using source-specific programs, downloaded via the web, or sent directly to the USGS or University of Colorado via email. Data are formatted into the dbSEABED Data Entry template (db9_DataEntry.xls, version 08/07/2004) by hand, and tested using the dbSEABED relational database program (RDBi, version 01/05/2006) for correctness of formatting. Data are compiled into source data resource files (DRF) and processed through the dbSEABED data mining program (MNEt, version 04/18/2006) program, using the dbSEABED thesaurus (db9_dct.rtf, version 04/07/2006) and component set up file for U.S. waters (db9_ABUN.txt, version 04/11/2006). Data are iteratively reprocessed and corrected until noted errors are fixed, as recorded by the _RBDS.2fx and _MNE.DGN files. Data are exercised in a GIS for location tests and useability.
unknown
GMX_CMP.txt
U.S. Geological Survey
Brian J. Buczkowski
Core Curator and Data Management Specialist
Mail and Physical
Woods Hole Science Centers
384 Woods Hole Road
Woods Hole
MA
02543-1598
USA
(508) 508-548-8700 x2361
bbuczkowski@usgs.gov
email preferred
Edits to the metadata were made to fix any errors that MP v 2.9.36 flagged. This is necessary to enable the metadata to be successfully harvested for various data catalogs. In some cases, this meant adding text "Information unavailable" or "Information unavailable from original metadata" for those required fields that were left blank. Other minor edits were probably performed (title, publisher, publication place, etc.). Minor fixes to the attribute format for some attributes were needed. Attempted to modify http to https where appropriate. The metadata date (but not the metadata creator) was edited to reflect the date of these changes. The metadata available from a harvester may supersede metadata bundled within a download file. Compare the metadata dates to determine which metadata file is most recent.
20170126
U.S. Geological Survey
VeeAnn A. Cross
Marine Geologist
Mailing and Physical
384 Woods Hole Road
Woods Hole
MA
02543-1598
508-548-8700 x2251
508-457-2310
vatnipp@usgs.gov
Keywords added to metadata support discovery in the USGS Coastal and Marine Geology Data Catalog.
20180426
U.S. Geological Survey
Alan O. Allwardt
Contractor -- Information Specialist
mailing and physical address
2885 Mission Street
Santa Cruz
CA
95060
831-460-7551
831-427-4748
aallwardt@usgs.gov
Crossref DOI link was added as the first link in the metadata.
20191115
U.S. Geological Survey
VeeAnn A. Cross
Marine Geologist
Mailing and Physical
384 Woods Hole Road
Woods Hole
MA
02543-1598
508-548-8700 x2251
508-457-2310
vatnipp@usgs.gov
Added keywords section with USGS persistent identifier as theme keyword.
20200908
U.S. Geological Survey
VeeAnn A. Cross
Marine Geologist
Mailing and Physical
384 Woods Hole Road
Woods Hole
MA
02543-1598
508-548-8700 x2251
508-457-2310
vatnipp@usgs.gov
Vector
Point
29835
0.00001
0.00001
Decimal degrees
North American Datum of 1927
Clarke 1866
6378206.400000
294.978698
Point
Sample location
Source reports
Shape
Feature geometry.
ESRI
Coordinates defining the features.
FID
Internal feature number.
ESRI
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
LATITUDE
Latitude coordinate of sample location
USGS
location information in decimal degrees
LONGITUDE
Longitude coordinate of sample location
USGS
location information in decimal degrees
WATERDEPTH
Water depth; not always tidally correct.
USGS
Information unavailable from original metadata.
SAMPLETOP
Measured subbottom depth information for each point sample (top)
USGS
Information unavailable from original metadata.
SAMPLEBASE
Meters below seabed surface; Sample bottom as noted in source report.
USGS
Information unavailable from original metadata.
SITE
Site name; Survey or laboratory code for the sampling site
USGS
Information unavailable from original metadata.
DATASETKEY
Data set key (relational link)
dbSEABED MNEt program
Unique sequential numeric key to SRC file
SITEKEY
Site key (relational link)
dbSEABED MNEt program
Unique sequential numeric key to information about the same site in other usSEABED data files
SAMPLEKEY
Sample key (relational link)
Source data
Unique sequential numeric key to information about the same sample or subsample in other usSEABED data files
SAMPLER
Sampler type as given in source report; recovery (rcvy) or penetration (pen') length appended if given in source report. For more complete information on sampler, see source metadata.
USGS
Information unavailable from original metadata.
DATATYPE
Data type
Source data
Source type of data; see table A in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation).
QTZ
Quartz
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
FLD
Feldspar
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
MICA
Micas
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
GLAUC
Glauconite
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
HVY_MIN
Heavy minerals
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
GBBRO
Gabbro
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
BASLT
Basalt
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
CHRT
Chert
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
DOLMT
Dolomite
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
PHSPHT
Phosphate/phosphorite
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
WOOD
Wood
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
OOL
Oolite
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
FRM
Foraminifera
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
BNTH_FRM
Benthic foraminifera
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
PLNK_FRM
Planktonic foraminifera
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
PTR
Pteropod
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
NAN
Nannofossil
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
DIAT
Diatom
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
RAD
Radiolaria
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
CRL
Coral
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
CRL_DBR
Coral debris
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
SOL_CRL
Solitary coral
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
SHL
Shell
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
SHL_DBR
Shell debris
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
BRYZ
Bryozoa
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
BRACH
Brachiopod
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
ECHND
Echinoid
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
SND_DOLLR
Sand Dollar
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
MLSC
Mollusc
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
BIV
Bivalve
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
GSTRPD
Gastropod
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
RZR_CLM
Razor clam
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
OYST
Oyster
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
SCLLP
Scallop
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
CRUSTAC
Crustacea
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
BRNCL
Barnacle
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
SRPUL
Serpulid
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
BURW_F
Burrow
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
unitless
0.1
HALMDA
Halimeda
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
unitless
0.1
SEAGRS_F
Seagrass
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
unitless
0.1
SAMPLEPHAS
Where in sample the data are from; records whether the results are for the whole, bulk sediment, or just to some special part.
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table B in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
CALCT
calcite (-cement -core -filling -veinlets)
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
K_FLD
Information unavailable from original metadata.
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
KAOL
Information unavailable from original metadata.
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
SMECT
Information unavailable from original metadata.
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
PYRT
pyrite, marcasite
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
HYDRT
hydrate, gas hydrate
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
SILCA
Information unavailable from original metadata.
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
GYPS
Information unavailable from original metadata.
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
ZEOL
Information unavailable from original metadata.
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
SULF
sulfide, chalcopyrite
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
CORALGL
algal coral, coralgal
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
OSTR
Information unavailable from original metadata.
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
OCTCOR
Information unavailable from original metadata.
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
MUSL
Information unavailable from original metadata.
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
CRINOD
crinoid, basket star
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
OPHIURD
ophiuroid, brittle star, ophiomusium
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
C_ALG
calcareous algae, purple algae, red algae
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
RHODL
Information unavailable from original metadata.
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
LRG_FRM
large foram, foraminferal gravel, amphistegina, heterostegina, macro foraminifera, marginopora
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
COAL
coal, lignite, bituminous
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
VOLGLS
volcanic glass, obsidian, hyaloclastite, pyroclastic, quenched, vitric, subvitreous
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
UMAFIC
ultramafic, amphibolite, anorthosite, dunite, greenstone, harzburgite, lherzolite, norite, orthopyroxenite, periodotite, picrite, pyroxenite, serpentinite, troctolite, wehrlite
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
VOL
Information unavailable from original metadata.
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
FE_NOD
Information unavailable from original metadata.
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
METLIF
metalliferous
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
PUMC
pumice, ash
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
CALC_NOD
Information unavailable from original metadata.
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
CLST
Information unavailable from original metadata.
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
MICRNOD
Information unavailable from original metadata.
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
MN_NOD
manganese nodule, iron manganese nodule, manganese concretion, micronodule
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
GAS_F
foamy, gas
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
ODR_F
odor, anoxic, fetid, foul, fishy, organic, sewage, smell
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
H2S_F
hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen sulfide -odor -smell, sulfur odor
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
WEED_F
weed
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
VOID_F
Information unavailable from original metadata.
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
RIPL_F
ripple, bedform
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
SCOUR_F
scour, crag and tail, erosional, lag deposit
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
FCES_F
feces, coprolite
dbSEABED thesaurus; see table D in the data publication (Larger_Work_Citation) for list of triggering major synonyms
Information unavailable from original metadata.
Values of -99 for any field are indications that there was no data available.
U.S. Geological Survey
U.S. Geological Survey
Brian J. Buczkowski
Core Curator and Data Management Specialist
mailing and physical address
384 Woods Hole Road
Woods Hole
MA
02543-1598
USA
(508) 548-8700 x2361
(508) 457-2310
bbuczkowski@usgs.gov
email preferred
Downloadable Data
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https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/146/data/gmx_cmpt.txt
https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/146/htmldocs/data_cata.htm
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https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/146/data/gmx_cmp.zip
https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/146/data/gmx_cmp.zip
https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/146/htmldocs/data_cata.htm
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20240318
Jane A. Reid
U.S. Geological Survey
Geologist
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The metadata contact email address is a generic address in the event the person is no longer with USGS. (updated on 20240318)
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