Coastal CTD and Turbidity Data from Northwest Fundy Shores

Seasonal conductivity, temperature, depth, and turbidity data collected from near-shore marine environments starting in spring 2023. The dataset captures dynamics in Passamaquoddy Bay, the St. Croix River, the Bay of Fundy, and the Musquash Marine Protected Area. Data is gathered using moored instruments and surface floats in water depths ranging from 5 to 90 meters.

Use Cases

• Analyze seasonal patterns in water temperature and salinity to model coastal hydrography in Passamaquoddy Bay.
• Correlate turbidity measurements with depth data to study sediment transport and water clarity in the Musquash MPA.
• Monitor conductivity and temperature time series from moored instruments to assess baseline marine ecological conditions in the Bay of Fundy.

Strengths

• Data collection began in spring 2023, providing a contemporary baseline for coastal monitoring.
• Instruments are maintained through winter months at a limited number of sites, enabling year-round data capture.
• Covers multiple distinct geographic areas including an estuary, a river, and a Marine Protected Area.

Limitations

• The dataset's row count and temporal span are not specified, limiting assessment of its statistical scope.
• Winter data collection is described as limited to a few sites, potentially reducing spatial coverage during colder months.
• Specific data collection frequencies and instrument calibration details are not provided in the input.

Provenance

Source

Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Coastal Ecosystems Science Division.

Collection Method

Primarily moored instruments on the seabed and a few buoyant surface floats.

Time Range

Spring 2023 onward.

Freshness

Data collection is ongoing, with the dataset last updated in March 2026.

Geography

Passamaquoddy Bay, St. Croix River, Bay of Fundy coast, and the Musquash estuary Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Canada.