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Bathymetry, Substrate and Circulation in Westcott Bay, San Juan Islands, Washington
Entry ID: USGS_OFR_2007_1305

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Summary
Abstract: Nearshore bathymetry, substrate type, and circulation patterns in Westcott Bay, San Juan Islands, Washington, were mapped using two acoustic sonar systems, video and direct sampling of seafloor sediments. The goal of the project was to characterize nearshore habitat and conditions influencing eelgrass (Z. marina) where extensive loss has occurred since 1995. A principal hypothesis for the loss of ... View entire text
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Description: Report and data on Bathymetry, Substrate and Circulation in Westcott Bay, San Juan Islands, Washington.
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 49.0   S: 48.0   E: -122.2   W: -123.2

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: Eric Grossman, Andrew Stevens, Chris Curran, Collin Smith, and Andrew Schwartz
Dataset Title: Bathymetry, Substrate and Circulation in Westcott Bay, San Juan Islands, Washington
Dataset Series Name: Open File Report
Dataset Release Date: 2007
Dataset Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Other Citation Details: 2007-1305
Online Resource: http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2007/1305/
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Instrument
ADCP > Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler Ancillary Description
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Originating Center
USGS
Data Center
Publications-Western Region,Geological Division, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://geopubs.wr.usgs.gov/

Data Center Personnel
Name: MICHAEL F. DIGGLES
Phone: (650) 329-5404
Email: mdiggles at usgs.gov
Contact Address:
U.S. Geological Survey
345 Middlefield Road
Mail Stop 531
City: Menlo Park
Province or State: CA
Postal Code: 94025
Country: USA
Distribution
Distribution Media: Online
Distribution Size: 3.6 MB
Distribution Format: PDF
Fees: No fees
Personnel
ERIC GROSSMAN
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: 831-427-4725
Email: egrossman at usgs.gov
Contact Address:
USGS, 400 Natural Bridges Drive
City: Santa Cruz
Province or State: CA
Postal Code: 95060-5792
Country: USA
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2007-11-29
Last DIF Revision Date: 2007-11-29

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