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    • Biological, chemical, and physical data collected in Delaware Bay from 1997-09-02 to 1997-10-08 (NCEI Accession 0118720)

    Metadata Updated: August 1, 2025

    This study was based on the sediment quality triad (SQT) approach. A stratified probabilistic sampling design was utilized to characterize the Delaware Bay system in terms of chemical contamination, sediment toxicity (Microtox, amphipod bioassay; sea urchin gamete bioassay; and P450 biomarker) and benthic infaunal community structure. The purpose was to define the extent and magnitude of toxicity and other biological effects associated with contaminants in the Delaware estuary system from the fall line to the mouth of the Bay. This file contains data measured in the Delaware Bay Estuary and adjacent waters during 1997. Samples were collected for water and sediment analyses.

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    Metadata Date 2025-03-31T20:53:29Z
    Metadata Created Date December 4, 2020
    Metadata Updated Date August 1, 2025
    Reference Date(s) June 3, 2014 (publication)
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded

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    Resource Type Dataset
    Metadata Date 2025-03-31T20:53:29Z
    Metadata Created Date December 4, 2020
    Metadata Updated Date August 1, 2025
    Reference Date(s) June 3, 2014 (publication)
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    Guid gov.noaa.nodc:0118720
    Access Constraints Cite as: Perez, Oren; US DOC/NOAA/NOS/National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science/Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment (NCCOS/CCMA) (2014). Biological, chemical, and physical data collected in Delaware Bay from 1997-09-02 to 1997-10-08 (NCEI Accession 0118720). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0118720. Accessed [date]., 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.
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    Bbox West Long -75.6082
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    Harvest Source Title NOAA/NESDIS/ncei/accessions
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    Metadata Type geospatial
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    Temporal Extent Begin 1997-09-02
    Temporal Extent End 1997-10-08

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