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Dataset: Catch Of Egg-Bearing Blue Crabs (Callinectes Sapidus) From 1995 To 2019 In The James River And Chesapeake Bay Mainstem, Alexandra K. Schneider, Mary C. Fabrizio, Romuald N. Lipcius

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Monthly catch of egg-bearing blue crabs, Callinectes sapidus, by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science Trawl Survey are provided in a CSV file. Catch data is aggregated over all stations sampled per month for the Chesapeake Bay mainstem and James River from 1995 to 2019. Months are limited to February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Sampling protocols and methods for the survey can be found in Tuckey and Fabrizio 2022 (Estimating Relative Juvenile Abundance of Ecologically Important Finfish in the Virginia Portion of Chesapeake Bay) doi: 10.25773/9WV1‐PS18. The catch values have been adjusted to account for …

Dataset: Ribbed Mussel Carbon And Nitrogen Composition Data, Robert Isdell, Ashley Rose, Donna Marie Bilkovic, Randolph Chambers

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Ribbed mussel (Geukensia demissa) C:N ratios for tissue and shell samples are provided from a marsh in Virginia

Fish_Tracking_Receiver_Locations_Molokini.Xlsx, Kevin Weng

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Locations of Vemco acoustic tracking receivers used to monitor fish movements. For the publication:https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0283683Decreased tourism during the COVID-19 pandemic positively affects reef fish in a high use marine protected areaKevin C. Weng1*, Alan M. Friedlander2,3, Laura Gajdzik4, Whitney Goodell2,3, Russell T. Sparks4 1 Virginia Institute of Marine Science, William & Mary, 1375 Greate Road, Gloucester Point, Virginia, USA2 Fisheries Ecology Research Lab, Department of Biology, University of Hawai`i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawai`i, USA3 Pristine Seas, National Geographic Society, Washington, District of Columbia, USA4 Division of Aquatic Resources, Department of Land and Natural Resources, 1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 330, Honolulu, Hawai`i, …

Diver_Survey_Fhus_Dar_Fish_Data_Molokini.Xlsx, Kevin Weng

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Diver surveys of fish community at Molokini.For the publication:https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0283683Decreased tourism during the COVID-19 pandemic positively affects reef fish in a high use marine protected areaKevin C. Weng1*, Alan M. Friedlander2,3, Laura Gajdzik4, Whitney Goodell2,3, Russell T. Sparks4 1 Virginia Institute of Marine Science, William & Mary, 1375 Greate Road, Gloucester Point, Virginia, USA2 Fisheries Ecology Research Lab, Department of Biology, University of Hawai`i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawai`i, USA3 Pristine Seas, National Geographic Society, Washington, District of Columbia, USA4 Division of Aquatic Resources, Department of Land and Natural Resources, 1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 330, Honolulu, Hawai`i, USA

Maps Depicting Extent Of Suitable Habitat For Juvenile Striped Bass Morone Saxatilis In Chesapeake Bay, 1996-2019, Rachel L. Dixon, Mary C. Fabrizio, Troy D. Tuckey, Aaron J. Bever

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To depict the extent of suitable habitat for striped bass age-0 to -4 across a range of environmental conditions, six years between 1996 and 2019 were selected to represent relatively low, high, and average thermal (warm, average, cool) and hydrologic (wet, average, dry) conditions in the Chesapeake Bay.

Habitat suitability maps for each age class, survey, and season combination studied for juvenile striped bass are provided as data layers suitable for GIS use as .asc files for each of these six years. Habitat suitability indices were estimated using procedures described in Dixon et al. (2022; see associated publication below).

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Maps Depicting Extent Of Suitable Habitats For Four Forage Fish Species In Chesapeake Bay, 2000-2016, Mary C. Fabrizio, Troy D. Tuckey, Aaron J. Bever, Michael L. Macwilliams

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Habitat suitability maps are provided as tif files embedded in a Word document for each of the four forage fishes studied: juvenile spotted hake, juvenile spot, juvenile weakfish, and bay anchovy. Suitability maps are provided for each season and year, 2000 – 2016 for tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Habitat suitability indices range between 0 (red) indicating poor habitat to 1 (blue) indicating most suitable habitat. These indices were estimated using procedures described in Fabrizio et al. (2021; see associated publication below). Estimates of the annual extent of suitable habitats baywide, and for Maryland waters only and Virginia waters …

Environmental Conditions At Fish Capture Sites In Virginia Waters, 2000 -2016, Mary C. Fabrizio, Troy D. Tuckey, Aaron J. Bever, Michael L. Macwilliams

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Environmental data are provided in CSV and xlsx formats which can be read in Excel or imported into other software programs such as R, SAS, and MatLab. Surface and bottom temperature, salinity, and dissolved oxygen data were collected by the VIMS Juvenile Fish Trawl Survey program under the direction of Drs. M. C. Fabrizio and T. D. Tuckey.

Stations were selected for sampling from a stratified random design, and collections occurred monthly from 2000 to 2016. Protocols and methodological details can be found in Tuckey and Fabrizio 2021 (Estimating Relative Juvenile Abundance of Ecologically Important Finfish in the Virginia Portion …

The Effects Of Elevated Potassium, Acidosis, Reduced Oxygen Levels, And Temperature On The Functional Properties Of Isolated Myocardium From Three Elasmobranch Fishes: Clearnose Skate (Rostroraja Eglanteria), Smooth Dogfish (Mustelus Canis), And Sandbar Shark (Carcharhinus Plumbeus) - Associated Data, Gail D. Schwieterman, Maggie M. Winchester, Holly A. Shiels, Peter G. Bushnell, Diego Bernal, Heather M. Marshall, Richard W. Brill

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These data were collected following methods described in Schwieterman et al. (2020).

Search For Selection: Genomic, Transcriptomic, And Phenotypic Investigations Of Spotted Seatrout (Cynoscion Nebulosus): Supplemental Data, Jingwei Song

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No abstract provided.

A Data Repository For Minimal Effects Of Oyster Aquaculture On Water Quality: Examples From Southern Chesapeake Bay, Jessica Turner, Grace M. Massey, M. Lisa Kellogg, Carl Friedrichs

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The objective of this study was to quantify the effects of oyster aquaculture on water quality, sediment quality, and hydrodynamics at select sites in southern Chesapeake Bay. To this end, information was gathered over the course of approximately one year from February 2017 to October 2017 at four operating commercial farms. Farms were sampled during spring, summer, and fall seasons during times of oyster filtration activity when temperatures were greater than 10^oC. Aquaculture sites differed in environmental setting, in terms of their exposure to waves and resulting sediment characteristics. Sites had mesohaline salinities (ranging from 15-22 psu) and …

Evaluation And Enhancement Of Carbon Sequestration Potential Of Existing Vegetation Along Roadsides, Vikram Kapoor, Jeffrey Hutchinson, Samer Dessouky

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Corresponding data set for Tran-SET Project No. 18HSTSA01. Abstract of the final report is stated below for reference:

"The objectives of this study were to evaluate the vegetative composition and carbon sequestration potential of vegetation along a major roadway in Texas. Soil and vegetation were evaluated along IH-35 within Bexar County for composition and carbon content. Three 20 m transects were placed at each site and percent vegetative cover was estimated and above ground plant biomass, and soil was collected from three 0.25 m2 subplots along each transect. Plant and soil samples were analyzed for carbon content. Two non-native grasses, …

Metabolic Rates And Hypoxia Tolerences Of Clearnose Skate (Rostaraja Eglanteria), Summer Flounder (Paralichthys Dentatus), And Thorny Skate (Amblyraja Radiata), Gail D. Schwieterman, Daniel P. Crear, Brooke N. Anderson, Danielle R. Lavoie, James A. Sulikowski, Peter G. Bushnell, Richard W. Brill

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These data were collected following methods described in the associated publication: LINK

“Combined Effects of Acute Temperature Change and Elevated pCO2 on the Metabolic Rates and Hypoxia Tolerances of Clearnose Skate (Rostaraja eglanteria), Summer Flounder (Paralichthys dentatus), and Thorny Skate (Amblyraja radiata)”. Schweiterman, G.D. et al. 2019 Biology, 8(3), 56.

A Climatological Dataset Of Nutrient, Chlorophyll, And Particulate Matter Distributions On The Ross Sea Continental Shelf Derived From Cruise-Based Measurements Spanning 1967 To 2016, Walker O. Smith Jr., Daniel E. Kaufman

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This dataset includes data used in the publication Smith and Kaufman (2018), Progress in Oceanography, which examines the temporal and spatial distributions of nutrients and particulate matter in the Ross Sea continental Shelf using cruise-based observations, and compares the resulting annual productivity estimates with previously reported satellite-based estimates. Specifically, these data represent distributions of nutrients, chlorophyll, particulate organic carbon, particulate organic nitrogen, and biogenic silica that were compiled from 42 cruises (from 1967 - 2016) to the Ross Sea continental shelf to generate a comprehensive climatological dataset for November, December, January, and February. This climatology provides a novel look at …

Predicting The Trajectories Of Dead Sea Turtles In Virginia Using Experimental Data And Model Simulations, Bianca Santos, David Michael Kaplan

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No abstract provided.

2016 Aerial Imagery Acquired To Monitor The Distribution And Abundance Of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation In Chesapeake Bay And Coastal Bays, Robert J. Orth, David J. Wilcox, Jennifer R. Whiting, Anna K. Kenne, Erica R. Smith, L. Nagey

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Multispectral aerial imagery acquired in 2016 to monitor the distribution and abundance of submerged aquatic vegetation in Chesapeake Bay and coastal bays.

Associated Dataset: Assimilating Bio-Optical Glider Data During A Phytoplankton Bloom In The Southern Ross Sea, Daniel E. Kaufman, Marjorie A.M. Friedrichs, John C.P. Hemmings, Walker O. Smith

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No abstract provided.

Associated Dataset: Climate Change Impacts On Southern Ross Sea Phytoplankton Composition, Productivity And Export, Daniel E. Kaufman, Marjorie A.M. Friedrichs, Walker O. Smith Jr., Eileen E. Hofmann, Michael S. Dinniman, John C.P. Hemmings

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This dataset includes data used in the publication Kaufman et al., 2017, JGR-Oceans, which investigates how these climatic changes in the Ross Sea, Antarctica, may alter phytoplankton composition, primary productivity and export. A one-dimensional version of the Model of Ecosystem Dynamics, nutrient Utilisation, Sequestration and Acidification was adapted for use in the Ross Sea (MEDUSA-RS). Glider measurements were used to force MEDUSA-RS, which includes diatoms and both solitary and colonial forms of Phaeocystis antarctica. Model performance was evaluated with glider observations, and experiments were conducted using projections of physical drivers for mid- and late-21st century. Additional scenarios examined the …

The Dilemma Of Derelict Gear: Datasets, Andrew M. Scheld, Donna M. Bilkovic, Kirk J. Havens

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No abstract provided.

Suspended Particulate Matter Longitudinal Survey – Currituck Sound, Nc; Oct 13-15, 2015, Cruise: Cs151013-15, Chsd Stations: S5566-5587, Grace M. Massey, Kelsey A. Fall

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Dataset consists of water column and bottom burst data, PICS, and light attenuation data collected as part of a 21 station longitudinal survey of the Currituck Sound, NC along a ~60 km transect northward from the Wright Memorial Bridge.

Cruise: Yr130619, Stations: S5153- S5168, York River Estuary And Pamunkey River, Virginia, Mudbed Longitudinal Profiler Station Survey Bracketing An Ebb Tide., Kelsey A. Fall, Grace M. Cartwright, Carl T. Friedrichs, David G. Bowers

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Dataset consists of profile and water column burst Data collected as part of a longitudinal profiler station survey at approximately 20 km, 25 km, 35 km, 45 km, 56 km and 62 km upriver from the mouth of the York River Estuary.

Cruise: Yr130618, Stations: S5139- S5152, York River Estuary And Pamunkey River, Virginia, Mudbed Longitudinal Profiler Station Survey Bracketing An Ebb Tide., Kelsey A. Fall, Grace M. Cartwright, Carl T. Friedrichs, David G. Bowers

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Dataset consists of profile and water column burst Data collected as part of a longitudinal profiler station survey at approximately 20 km, 25 km, 35 km, 45 km, 56 km and 62 km upriver from the mouth of the York River Estuary.

Cruise: Yr130612, Stations: S5127- S5138, York River Estuary And Pamunkey River, Virginia, Mudbed Longitudinal Profiler Station Survey Bracketing A Flood Tide., Kelsey A. Fall, Grace M. Cartwright, Carl T. Friedrichs, David G. Bowers

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Dataset consists of profile and water column burst Data collected as part of a longitudinal profiler station survey at approximately 20 km, 25 km, 35 km, 45 km, 56 km and 62 km upriver from the mouth of the York River Estuary.

Cruise: Yr080507, Stations: S4526- S4540, Clay Bank, York River Virginia 3-Hour Mudbed Calibration Survey From A Slack To Flood Tide, Grace M. Cartwright, Carl T. Friedrichs

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Dataset consists of profile and water column burst Data and bottom burst Data collected as part of a 3-hour anchor station survey in support of an Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter (ADV) tripod deployed in nearby location.

Cruise: Yr080514, Stations: S4541- S4564, Clay Bank, York River Virginia 3-Hour Mudbed Calibration Survey From A Slack To Flood Tide, Grace M. Cartwright, Carl T. Friedrichs

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Dataset consists of profile and water column burst Data and bottom burst Data collected as part of a 3-hour anchor station survey in support of an Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter (ADV) tripod deployed in nearby location.

Cruise: Yr080416, Stations: S4489- S4497, Gloucester Point, York River Virginia 5-Hour Mudbed Calibration Survey Bracketing An Ebb Tide, Grace M. Cartwright, Carl T. Friedrichs

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Dataset consists of profile and water column burst Data and bottom burst Data collected as part of a 5-hour anchor station survey in support of an Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter (ADV) tripod deployed in nearby location.

Cruise: Yr080415, Stations: S4461- S4488, Clay Bank, York River Virginia 6-Hour Mudbed Calibration Survey Bracketing An Ebb Tide, Grace M. Cartwright, Carl T. Friedrichs

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Dataset consists of profile and water column burst Data and bottom burst Data collected as part of a 6-hour anchor station survey in support of an Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter (ADV) tripod deployed in nearby location.

Cruise: Yr080418, Stations: S4498- S4514, Clay Bank, York River Virginia 3-Hour Mudbed Calibration Survey From A Slack To Ebb Tide, Grace M. Cartwright, Carl T. Friedrichs

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Dataset consists of profile and water column burst Data and bottom burst Data collected as part of a 3-hour anchor station survey in support of an Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter (ADV) tripod deployed in nearby location.

Cruise: Yr080505, Stations: S4515- S4525, Clay Bank, York River Virginia 3-Hour Mudbed Calibration Survey From A Slack To Flood Tide, Grace M. Cartwright, Carl T. Friedrichs

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Dataset consists of profile and water column burst Data and bottom burst Data collected as part of a 3-hour anchor station survey in support of an Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter (ADV) tripod deployed in nearby location.

Cruise: Yr080515, Stations: S4565- S4591, Clay Bank, York River Virginia 3-Hour Mudbed Calibration Survey From A Slack To Flood Tide, Grace M. Cartwright, Carl T. Friedrichs

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Dataset consists of profile and water column burst Data and bottom burst Data collected as part of a 3-hour anchor station survey in support of an Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter (ADV) tripod deployed in nearby location.

Cruise: Yr080606, Stations: S4602- S4620, Clay Bank, York River Virginia 3-Hour Mudbed Calibration Survey From A Slack To Flood Tide, Grace M. Cartwright, Carl T. Friedrichs

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Dataset consists of profile and water column burst Data and bottom burst Data collected as part of a 3-hour anchor station survey in support of an Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter (ADV) tripod deployed in nearby location.