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

Global gelatinous zooplankton biomass estimations from 1790 to 2011 to model jelly-C transfer efficiency (NCEI Accession 0207402)

browse graphicPreview graphic
The databases compiled here use data from the Jellyfish Database Initiative (JeDi: http://jedi.nceas.ucsb.edu; Condon et al. 2015), public datasets (http://www.bco-dmo.org/dataset/526852), and global biomass estimates of the upper ocean (Lucas et al. 2014) to facilitate modelling of jelly-C transfer efficiency based on Longhurst biogeographical provinces. The original data archived in https://www.bco-dmo.org/dataset/526852 are re-arrange, with new calculations to facilitate the modelling. Gelatinous zooplankton (Cnidaria, Ctenophora, and Urochordata, namely Thaliacea) are members of plankton communities linking primary production to higher trophic levels and the deep ocean by serving as food and transferring “jelly-carbon” (jelly-C) upon bloom collapse.
  • Cite as: Lebrato, Mario; Pahlow, Markus; Frost, Jessica; Küter, Marie; Mendes, Pedro de Jesus; Molinero, Juan-Carlos; Oschlies, Andreas (2019). Global gelatinous zooplankton biomass estimations from 1790 to 2011 to model jelly-C transfer efficiency (NCEI Accession 0207402). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/mebb-1719. Accessed [date].
gov.noaa.nodc:0207402
Full Text · XML
Download Data
  • HTTPS (download)
    Navigate directly to the URL for data access and direct download.
  • FTP (download)
    These data are available through the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). FTP is no longer supported by most internet browsers. You may copy and paste the FTP link to the data into an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla or WinSCP).
Distribution Formats
  • Originator data format
Ordering Instructions Contact NCEI for other distribution options and instructions.
Distributor NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
+1-301-713-3277
NCEI.Info@noaa.gov
Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
ncei.info@noaa.gov
Time Period 1790-01-01 to 2011-01-01
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -180
East: 180
South: -69
North: 81.52
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
  • Lebrato, M., Pahlow, M., Frost, J. R., Küter, M., de Jesus Mendes, P., Molinero, J.-C., Oschlies, A. (2019). Sinking of gelatinous zooplankton biomass increases deep carbon transfer efficiency globally. Global Biogeochemical Cycles, 33, 1764-1783. https://doi.org/10.1029/2019GB006265
  • Jellyfish Database Initiative (JeDI)
    • http://people.uncw.edu/condonr/JeDI/JeDI.html
      Lucas, C.H., D.O.B. Jones, C.J. Hollyhead, R.H. Condon, C.M. Duarte, W.M. Graham, K.L. Robinson, K.A. Pitt, M. Schildhauer, J. Regetz. (2014). Gelatinous zooplankton biomass in the global ocean: geographic variation and environmental drivers. Global Ecology and Biogeography.
  • Condon, R., Lucas, C., Duarte, C. M., Pitt, K. (2014) Jellyfish Database Initiative: Global records on gelatinous zooplankton for the past 200 years, collected from global sources and literature (Trophic BATS project). Biological and Chemical Oceanography Data Management Office (BCO-DMO). (Version 2014-08-28) Version Date 2014-08-28. https://doi.org/10.1575/1912/7191
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2019-12-10
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
These databases are used in the Global Biogeochemical Cycles manuscript entitled: "Sinking of gelatinous zooplankton biomass increases deep carbon transfer efficiency globally".

Submission Package ID: 7N1E66
Purpose This dataset is available to the public for a wide variety of uses including scientific research and analysis.
Use Limitations
  • accessLevel: Public
  • 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.
Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: Lebrato, Mario; Pahlow, Markus; Frost, Jessica; Küter, Marie; Mendes, Pedro de Jesus; Molinero, Juan-Carlos; Oschlies, Andreas (2019). Global gelatinous zooplankton biomass estimations from 1790 to 2011 to model jelly-C transfer efficiency (NCEI Accession 0207402). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/mebb-1719. Accessed [date].
Cited Authors
Principal Investigators
Resource Providers
Publishers
Acknowledgments
  • Related Funding Agency: Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
  • Related Funding Agency: Kiel Cluster of Excellence “The Future Ocean”
Theme keywords NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS WMO_CategoryCode
  • oceanography
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords Provider Keywords
  • Carbon transfer
  • gelatinous zooplankton
  • sinking speed
Data Center keywords NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS
Instrument keywords NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
Place keywords Provider Location Keywords
  • global
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Lebrato, Mario; Pahlow, Markus; Frost, Jessica; Küter, Marie; Mendes, Pedro de Jesus; Molinero, Juan-Carlos; Oschlies, Andreas (2019). Global gelatinous zooplankton biomass estimations from 1790 to 2011 to model jelly-C transfer efficiency (NCEI Accession 0207402). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/mebb-1719. Accessed [date].
Access Constraints
  • Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
Fees
  • In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
Lineage information for: dataset
Processing Steps
  • 2019-12-10T21:17:38Z - NCEI Accession 0207402 v1.1 was published.
Output Datasets
Lineage information for: dataset
Processing Steps
  • Parameter or Variable: WATER DEPTH - AVERAGE (measured); Units: m; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: echo sounder.
  • Parameter or Variable: LATITUDE (measured); Units: decimal; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: GPS.
  • Parameter or Variable: LONGITUDE (measured); Units: decimal; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: GPS.
  • Parameter or Variable: ZOOPLANKTON BIOMASS (measured); Units: mg C m-3; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: various.
  • Parameter or Variable: Sinking Speed (measured); Units: m d-1; Observation Category: laboratory analysis; Sampling Instrument: laboratory set up.
  • Parameter or Variable: TEMPERATURE - WATER [WATER TEMPERATURE] (measured); Units: degrees C; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: CTD.
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • CTD
  • echo sounder
  • GPS
Last Modified: 2024-03-20T16:45:38Z
For questions about the information on this page, please email: ncei.info@noaa.gov