Oceanographic Context for Characterization and Future Evaluation, California North Coast MPA Baseline Study, 2014 to 2016
Marine ecosystems along the North Coast of California exist in a highly energetic and variable oceanographic environment that strongly influences the dynamics and structure of the diverse marine populations that call this region home (Barth and Checkley 2009). Understanding the effect of marine protected areas (MPAs) implemented in this region therefore requires information on how oceanographic conditions vary over space and time. Baseline observations collected before or soon after implementation of MPAs depend in part on the oceanographic history of the region, and ongoing ocean observations can inform analysis of ecological and economic responses to MPAs over time (White et al. 2010). This report synthesizes a diverse suite of observations to provide this essential oceanographic context for baseline ecosystem studies (BES) in the North Coast Study Region (NCSR) and to establish a foundation for integrative studies, ongoing monitoring, and adaptive management of marine resources in the region. The primary intent of this work is to inform analysis of data collected during the BES and to the extent possible, to inform the design of future monitoring programs. Our foremost purpose is to provide historical perspective on conditions occurring during the 2014‐2016 Baseline Study Period (BSP). A great deal of this effort has been directed towards developing information specific to the NCSR that captures region‐specific responses to the unprecedented, persistent 2014‐2016 North Pacific marine heatwave (NPMHW) (Di Lorenzo and Mantua 2016) and associated ecosystem responses (including an equally unprecedented, massive, and persistent harmful algal bloom during 2015) (Leising et al. 2015, McClatchie et al. 2016).
Data files
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Full Data Package for the Oceanographic Context for Characterization and Future Evaluation, California North Coast MPA Baseline Study, 2014 to 2016 dataset A Zip file of all resources for the Oceanographic Context for Characterization and Future Evaluation, California North Coast MPA Baseline Study, 2014 to 2016 | Download | ZIP | 01/16/19 |
MPA Baseline Program Information - North Coast Lookup table containing a list of North Coast (NC) Marine Protected Area (MPA) baseline program projects and associated information. | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
MPA Baseline Program Information - North Coast - Metadata Data dictionary for MPA Boundary Details - North Coast data tabl | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
MPA Boundary Details - North Coast Lookup table containing a list of North Coast (NC) Marine Protected Area (MPA) boundary coordinates. | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
MPA Boundary Details - North Coast - Metadata Data dictionary for MPA Boundary Details - North Coast data table | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
Mean Chlorophyll 2016 Mean chlorophyll concentration across a 0.125 degree wide coastal band by latitude extracted from MODIS-Aqua (coastwatch.pfeg.noaa.gov/erddap/files/erdMWchla3day/) | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
Mean Chlorophyll 2016 - Metadata Data dictionary for Mean Chlorophyll 2016 | Download | TXT | 01/16/19 |
Mean Cross Shelf Flows 2003 - 2013 Mean cross-shelf flows (projected onto coastline) at coast based on analysis of sea level anomaly from satellite altimetry (AVISO) and coastal tide gauges. | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
Mean Cross Shelf Flows 2003 - 2013 - Metadata Data dictionary for Mean Cross-Shelf Flows 2003 - 2013 | Download | TXT | 01/16/19 |
Mean Cross Shelf Flows 2014 Mean cross-shelf flows (projected onto coastline) at coast based on analysis of sea level anomaly from satellite altimetry (AVISO) and coastal tide gauges. | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
Mean Cross Shelf Flows 2014 - Metadata Data dictionary for Mean Cross Shelf Flows 2014 | Download | TXT | 01/16/19 |
Mean Cross Shelf Flows 2015 Mean cross-shelf flows (projected onto coastline) at coast based on analysis of sea level anomaly from satellite altimetry (AVISO) and coastal tide gauges. | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
Mean Cross Shelf Flows 2015 - Metadata Data dictionary for Mean Cross Shelf Flows 2015 | Download | TXT | 01/16/19 |
Mean Cross Shelf Flows 2016 Mean cross-shelf flows (projected onto coastline) at coast based on analysis of sea level anomaly from satellite altimetry (AVISO) and coastal tide gauges. | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
Mean Cross Shelf Flows 2016 - Metadata Data dictionary for Mean Cross Shelf Flows 2016 | Download | TXT | 01/16/19 |
Mean SST Gradient 2003 - 2013 Mean gradient in SST across a 0.125 degree wide coastal band by latitude extracted from MODIS-Aqua (coastwatch.pfeg.noaa.gov/erddap/files/erdMWsstd3day/). | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
Mean SST Gradient 2003 - 2013 - Metadata Data dictionary for Mean SST Gradient 2003 - 2013 | Download | TXT | 01/16/19 |
Mean SST Gradient 2014 Mean gradient in SST across a 0.125 degree wide coastal band by latitude extracted from MODIS-Aqua (coastwatch.pfeg.noaa.gov/erddap/files/erdMWsstd3day/). | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
Mean SST Gradient 2014 - Metadata Data dictionary for Mean SST Gradient 2014 | Download | TXT | 01/16/19 |
Mean Meridional Flows 2015 Mean meridional (north-south) flows at coast based on analysis of sea level anomaly from satellite altimetry (AVISO) and coastal tide gauges. | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
Mean Meridional Flows 2015 - Metadata Data dictionary for Mean Meridional Flows 2015 | Download | TXT | 01/16/19 |
Mean Meridional Flows 2016 Mean meridional (north-south) flows at coast based on analysis of sea level anomaly from satellite altimetry (AVISO) and coastal tide gauges. | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
Mean Meridional Flows 2016 - Metadata Data dictionary for Mean Meridional Flows 2016 | Download | TXT | 01/16/19 |
Mean Sea Level Anomaly 2003 - 2013 Mean sea level anomaly at coast from satellite altimetry (AVISO) and coastal tide gauges. | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
Mean Sea Level Anomaly 2003 - 2013 - Metadata Data dictionary for Mean Sea Level Anomaly 2003 - 2013 | Download | TXT | 01/16/19 |
Mean Sea Level Anomaly 2014 Mean sea level anomaly at coast from satellite altimetry (AVISO) and coastal tide gauges. | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
Mean Sea Level Anomaly 2014 - Metadata Data dictionary for Mean Sea Level Anomaly 2014 | Download | TXT | 01/16/19 |
Mean Sea Level Anomaly 2015 Mean sea level anomaly at coast from satellite altimetry (AVISO) and coastal tide gauges. | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
Mean Sea Level Anomaly 2015 - Metadata Data dictionary for Mean Sea Level Anomaly 2015 | Download | TXT | 01/16/19 |
Mean Sea Level Anomaly 2016 Mean sea level anomaly at coast from satellite altimetry (AVISO) and coastal tide gauges. | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
Mean Sea Level Anomaly 2016 - Metadata Data dictionary for Mean Sea Level Anomaly 2016 | Download | TXT | 01/16/19 |
Mean SST 2003 - 2013 Mean SST across a 0.125 degree wide coastal band by latitude extracted from MODIS-Aqua (coastwatch.pfeg.noaa.gov/erddap/files/erdMWsstd3day/). | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
Mean SST 2003 - 2013 - Metadata Data dictionary for Mean SST 2003 - 2013 | Download | TXT | 01/16/19 |
Mean SST 2014 Mean SST across a 0.125 degree wide coastal band by latitude extracted from MODIS-Aqua (coastwatch.pfeg.noaa.gov/erddap/files/erdMWsstd3day/). | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
Mean SST 2014 - Metadata Data dictionary for Mean SST 2014 | Download | TXT | 01/16/19 |
Mean SST 2015 Mean SST across a 0.125 degree wide coastal band by latitude extracted from MODIS-Aqua (coastwatch.pfeg.noaa.gov/erddap/files/erdMWsstd3day/). | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
Mean SST 2015 - Metadata Data dictionary for Mean SST 2015 | Download | TXT | 01/16/19 |
Mean SST 2016 Mean SST across a 0.125 degree wide coastal band by latitude extracted from MODIS-Aqua (coastwatch.pfeg.noaa.gov/erddap/files/erdMWsstd3day/). | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
Mean SST 2016 - Metadata Data dictionary for Mean SST 2016 | Download | TXT | 01/16/19 |
Mean SST Front 2003 - 2013 Mean SST-based front index across a 0.125 degree wide coastal band by latitude extracted from MODIS-Aqua (coastwatch.pfeg.noaa.gov/erddap/files/erdMWsstd3day/). | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
Mean SST Front 2003 - 2013 - Metadata Data dictionary for Mean SST Front 2003 - 2013 | Download | TXT | 01/16/19 |
Mean SST Front 2014 Mean SST-based front index across a 0.125 degree wide coastal band by latitude extracted from MODIS-Aqua (coastwatch.pfeg.noaa.gov/erddap/files/erdMWsstd3day/). | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
Mean SST Front 2014 - Metadata Data dictionary for Mean SST Front 2014 | Download | TXT | 01/16/19 |
Mean SST Front 2015 Mean SST-based front index across a 0.125 degree wide coastal band by latitude extracted from MODIS-Aqua (coastwatch.pfeg.noaa.gov/erddap/files/erdMWsstd3day/). | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
Mean SST Front 2015 - Metadata Data dictionary for Mean SST Front 2015 | Download | TXT | 01/16/19 |
Mean SST Front 2016 Mean SST-based front index across a 0.125 degree wide coastal band by latitude extracted from MODIS-Aqua (coastwatch.pfeg.noaa.gov/erddap/files/erdMWsstd3day/). | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
Mean SST Front 2016 - Metadata Data dictionary for Mean SST Front 2016 | Download | TXT | 01/16/19 |
Mean Zonal Flows 2003 - 2013 Mean zonal (east-west) flows at coast based on analysis of sea level anomaly from satellite altimetry (AVISO) and coastal tide gauges. | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
Mean Zonal Flows 2003 - 2013 - Metadata Data dictionary for Mean Zonal Flows 2003 - 2013 | Download | TXT | 01/16/19 |
Mean Zonal Flows 2014 Mean zonal (east-west) flows at coast based on analysis of sea level anomaly from satellite altimetry (AVISO) and coastal tide gauges. | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
Mean Zonal Flows 2014 - Metadata Data dictionary for Mean Zonal Flows 2014 | Download | TXT | 01/16/19 |
Mean Zonal Flows 2015 Mean zonal (east-west) flows at coast based on analysis of sea level anomaly from satellite altimetry (AVISO) and coastal tide gauges. | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
Mean Zonal Flows 2015 - Metadata Data dictionary for Mean Zonal Flows 2015 | Download | TXT | 01/16/19 |
Mean Zonal Flows 2016 Mean zonal (east-west) flows at coast based on analysis of sea level anomaly from satellite altimetry (AVISO) and coastal tide gauges. | Download | CSV | 01/16/19 |
Mean Zonal Flows 2016 - Metadata Data dictionary for the Mean Zonal Flows 2016 | Download | TXT | 01/16/19 |
Supporting files
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Final Report Oceanographic Context for Characterization and Future Evaluation, California North Coast MPA Baseline Study, 2014 to 2016 North coast baseline (phase I) marine protected area (MPA) final report Oceanographic Context for Characterization and Future Evaluation, California North Coast MPA Baseline Study, 2014 to 2016. This project and report were completed in fulfillment of CA Sea Grant R/MPA-31. | Download | PDF | 01/16/19 |
Methods and Sampling Metadata Metadata for survey methods | Download | RTF | 01/16/19 |