Skip to main content
Dataset Overview | National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)

Ecosystem Monitoring (AL9804, EK500)

The Ecosystem Monitoring (aka Ecomon) survery uses bongo and CTD sampling to monitor and map the distribution of zooplankton, krill and smaller organisms) and the physical environment. The survey has been conducted four times per year (although fewer times in recent years) in each season on the continental shelf from Cape Hatteras, NC to the Canadian waters of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Acoustic data are occasionally collected. Marine mammal and bird observations have been collected in the past.
  • Cite as: Northeast Fisheries Science Center (1998): Water Column Sonar Data Collection (AL9804, EK500). National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V55B00FX [access date]
gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.wcd:AL9804_EK500
Search Data
Distribution Formats
  • Simrad EK500 data logged with BI500 system (Version: 1)
    • File Specification: Older Simrad EK500 data logged with the BI500 software. Data in multiple files with -Data, -Ping, -Info, -Vlog, -Snap, or -Work at the end of file name.
Ordering Instructions Contact the NCEI Water Column Sonar Data Manager to order data
Distributor Water Column Sonar Data Manager
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
(303) 497-4742
wcd.info@noaa.gov
Dataset Principal Investigator Jerry Prezioso
Oceanographer
NEFSC
401-782-3277
jerry.prezioso@noaa.gov
Time Period 1998-04-13T21:07:29 to 1998-04-20T23:53:39
Spatial Reference System urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG:4326
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -70.84751
East: -68.15865
South: 41.42769
North: 44.03564
Spatial Coverage Map
Documentation links not available.
Publication Dates
  • creation: 1998-04-13
Dataset Progress Status Complete - production of the data has been completed
Data Update Frequency Not planned
Purpose Monitor and map the distribution and abundance of zooplankton along the continental shelf and monitor the physical environment.
Use Limitations
  • These data are considered raw and have not been subjected to the NOAA's quality control or quality assurance procedures. They are released for limited public use as preliminary data to be used only with appropriate caution. NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NOAA makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty.
  • Not subject to copyright protection within the United States.
Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: Northeast Fisheries Science Center (1998): Water Column Sonar Data Collection (AL9804, EK500). National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V55B00FX [access date]
Custodians
  • NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Resource Providers
  • DOC/NOAA/NMFS/NEFSC > Northeast Fisheries Science Center
Points of Contact
  • DOC/NOAA/NMFS/NEFSC > Northeast Fisheries Science Center
Publishers
  • NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Theme keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Acoustics > Acoustic Scattering
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Aquatic Sciences > Fisheries
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Acoustics
  • Earth Science > Biosphere > Ecosystems > Marine Ecosystems > Pelagic
  • Earth Science > Biosphere > Ecosystems > Marine Ecosystems
  • Earth Science > Biosphere > Ecosystems > Marine Ecosystems > Benthic
  • Earth Science > Biosphere > Ecosystems > Aquatic Ecosystems
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Bathymetry
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Seafloor Topography
Data Center keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC > National Geophysical Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
  • DOC/NOAA/NMFS > National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Instrument keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
  • In Situ/Laboratory Instruments > Profilers/Sounders > Acoustic Sounders > WCMS > Water Column Mapping System
Place keywords International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Sea Area ("Limits of Oceans and Seas" publication S-23)
  • North Atlantic Ocean
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
  • GEOGRAPHIC REGION > GLOBAL
  • Vertical Location > VERTICAL LOCATION > SEA FLOOR
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Northeast Fisheries Science Center (1998): Water Column Sonar Data Collection (AL9804, EK500). National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V55B00FX [access date]
Access Constraints
  • Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
  • Resource may not be available for up to one year after initial collection.
Fees
  • Free
Lineage information for: series
Processor
  • NEFSC
Lineage information for: series
Lineage Statement
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • Simrad EK500
  • Simrad EK60
Platform
  • Albatross IV (AL)
Operation
  • AL9804_EK500
Last Modified: 2017-05-30
For questions about the information on this page, please email: wcd.info@noaa.gov