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Comprehensive Dataset and Reports of the Mamala Bay Study during 1993-1995 on Oahu, Hawaii (NCEI Accession 0000030)

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This dataset contains comprehensive dataset and reports collected in support of the Mamala Bay Study during 1993-1995. Physical, chemical, biological, and geological reports are included. The purpose of the study was to examine the physical, chemical, biological, and geophysical nature of Mamala Bay, Oahu, Hawaii and surrounding areas in an effort to detect influences from point and non-point source pollution.
  • Cite as: Colwell, Rita R.; Orlob, Gerald T.; Schubel, Jerry R. (2001). Comprehensive Dataset and Reports of the Mamala Bay Study during 1993-1995 on Oahu, Hawaii (NCEI Accession 0000030). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0000030. Accessed [date].
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Distributor NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Time Period 1993-01-01 to 1995-12-01
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -158.976389
East: -157.959389
South: 21.263611
North: 21.331667
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General Documentation
Associated Resources
  • Comprehensive Dataset and Reports of the Mamala Bay Study during 1993-1995 on Oahu, Hawaii
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  • Mamala Bay Study Commission Issues Draft Report on Coastal Pollution, 1995. Environment Hawaii 6(6).
  • Parent ID (indicates this dataset is related to other data):
    • gov.noaa.nodc:Mamala_Bay_Study_1993-1995
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2001-04-16
  • revision: 2021-12-31
Data Presentation Form Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns
Dataset Progress Status Complete - production of the data has been completed
Historical archive - data has been stored in an offline storage facility
Data Update Frequency As needed
Supplemental Information
This dataset includes the data and reports from the following projects:
MB-2: Mamala Data Base;
MB-3: Pollutant Source Identification;
MB-4: Plume Modeling;
MB-5: Modeling Transport and Fate of Pathogenic Organisms in Mamala Bay;
MB-6: Ocean Current Measurements;
MB-7: Characterization of the Microbiological Quality of Water in Mamala Bay;
MB-7: Overall Impact of Sand Island Outfall on the Incidence of Pathogens in Mamala Bay;
MB-7: Molecular Investigation of the Effect of Pollution on Pathogenic and Indigenous Bacteria in Mamala Bay ;
MB-7: Microbial Aspects of Point and Non-point Sources;
MB-7: Coliphage and Indigenous Phage in Mamala Bay;
MB-7: Viability of Cryptosporidium parvum Oocysts in Marine Waters ;
MB-9: Definition of Indicator Species for Pollution Monitoring in Mamala Bay, Oahu, Hawaii;
MB-9: Impact of Point and Non-Point Source Pollution on Coral Reef Ecosystems in Mamala Bay;
MB-9: Shallow Marine Community Response to Point and Non-Point Sources of Pollution in Mamala Bay, Oahu. Part A: Fish and Coral Communities;
MB-9: Shallow Marine Community Response to Point and Non-Point Sources of Pollution in Mamala Bay, Oahu. Part B: Micromolluscan Assemblages and Algal Biomass;
MB-9: Effects of Sewage Discharges and Stream Runoff on Phytoplankton Communities and Water Quality in Mamala Bay;
MB-9: Temporal Variability in Macrobenthic Community Structure and the Effect of Freshwater Runoff;
MB-9: Recruitment Patterns of Marine Benthic Invertebrates in Mamala Bay: A Process-Oriented Measure of Ecosystem Response to Pollution;
MB-10: Management Alternatives and Management Measures for Waste Discharges to the Mamala Bay Ecosystem;
MB-10: Identification of Stressors of Concern in the Mamala Bay Ecosystem;
MB-10: Effects of Effluent from the Barbers Point and Sand Island Outfalls on the Mamala Bay Ecosystem;
MB-10: Proposed Monitoring Plan to Assess the Efficacy of Waste Treatment Alternatives Applied in the Mamala Bay Watershed;
MB-10: Infectious Disease Public Health Risk Assessment for Mamala Bay;
MB-11 : Water Quality Management in Mamala Bay;
MB-11A: Wastewater Management Strategies in an Integrated Coastal Management Plan for Mamala Bay;
MB-12: Mamala Bay Study Report;
MB-SP1: Point Source Characterization and Control Options for Mamala Bay (Reported in MB-11A, Appendix 8.2;
MB-SP2: Plume Dynamics and Dispersion in Mamala Bay, Hawaii;
MB-SP3: Ala Wai Canal Dye Study (reported in MB-5);
MB-SP4: Molecular Detection of Staphylococcus aureus in waters of Mamala Bay, Hawaii.

The dataset contains detailed documentation.
Purpose (a) To define properties of ocean circulation in Mamala Bay, including the effects on circulation of Trade and Kona winds and any other factors that determine the magnitudes and currents and transported contaminants that may adversely affect public health and the Bay's aquatic ecosystem, (b) To characterize sewage plumes from the City's outfalls, including the extent of rise due to buoyancy, degree of dilution achieved, and frequency of plume surfacing, (c) To quantify point and non-point sources of pollution and their relative impacts in terms of loading, frequency in extreme events and proximity to sensitive areas of exposure to humans and aquatic ecosystems, (d) To characterize the fates of indicator organisms and pathogens originating from point and non-point sources and to determine the detectability and survivability of these organisms in the marine environment, (e) To assess the risks to public health from exposure to waters contaminated by point and non-point sources of pollution to Mamala Bay, (f) To identify and quantify the effects on ecosystems of point and non-point sources of pollution of Mamala Bay, and (g) To identify and evaluate practical and implementable alternatives for the control of pollution of Mamala Bay.
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Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: Colwell, Rita R.; Orlob, Gerald T.; Schubel, Jerry R. (2001). Comprehensive Dataset and Reports of the Mamala Bay Study during 1993-1995 on Oahu, Hawaii (NCEI Accession 0000030). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0000030. Accessed [date].
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Theme keywords NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS WMO_CategoryCode
  • oceanography
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Data Center keywords NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
Instrument keywords NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
Place keywords NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
Project keywords NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS
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Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Colwell, Rita R.; Orlob, Gerald T.; Schubel, Jerry R. (2001). Comprehensive Dataset and Reports of the Mamala Bay Study during 1993-1995 on Oahu, Hawaii (NCEI Accession 0000030). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0000030. Accessed [date].
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Processing Steps
  • 2001-04-16T04:00:00Z - NCEI Accession 0000030 v1.1 was published.
  • 2013-03-13T14:30:21Z - NCEI Accession 0000030 was revised and v1.2 was published.
    Rationale: Additional metadata files were received or created for this dataset. These updates were copied into the about/ directory of this accession. These updates may provide additional files or replace obsolete files. This version contains the most complete and up-to-date representation of this archival information package. All of the files received prior to this update are available in the preceding version of this accession.
  • 2021-12-31T16:19:33Z - NCEI Accession 0000030 was revised and v1.3 was published.
    Rationale: Additional metadata files were received or created for this dataset. These updates were copied into the about/ directory of this accession. These updates may provide additional files or replace obsolete files. This version contains the most complete and up-to-date representation of this archival information package. All of the files received prior to this update are available in the preceding version of this accession.
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  • 2015-04-22T00:00:00 - NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • bathythermograph - BT
  • bottle
  • CTD
  • laboratory analysis
  • meteorological sensor
  • multi-parameter water quality sensor
  • pH sensor
  • photograph
  • sediment sampler - corer
  • sediment sampler - grab
  • swimmer/diver
  • thermometer
  • tide gauge
  • visual analysis
  • visual observation
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