GOOMEX: Marine Chemistry and Fish Survey Data from the Gulf of Mexico

GOOMEX data submitted by Dr. Gary Wolf of Texas A&M University contains marine chemistry, fish surveys, benthic organisms, and pollutant measurements from the Gulf of Mexico. Data were collected from the J.W. POWELL and other platforms between 26 January 1993 and 13 June 1994. The dataset has been processed by the NODC into standard formats F069, F123, F132, and F144.

Use Cases

• Analyzing nutrient cycles (nitrate, phosphate, silicate) and dissolved oxygen levels from seawater samples.
• Assessing fish and shellfish population density and distribution from midwater and bottom tow catches.
• Monitoring total petroleum hydrocarbons and other pollutants to evaluate marine toxic substances.
• Correlating biological catch statistics with environmental conditions like temperature, salinity, and currents.

Strengths

• Data collection spans a 17-month time range from January 1993 to June 1994.
• Processed to multiple NOAA National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC) standard formats, suggesting structured quality control.
• Dataset is hosted on multiple authoritative platforms (NASA Earthdata and Data.gov), indicating recognized importance.

Limitations

• Column names and exact row counts are unknown across all sources, limiting precise understanding of data structure.
• Conflicting 'last updated' metadata (1994 vs. 2026) suggests potential versioning or archival inconsistencies.
• License information is not provided, restricting clarity on reuse permissions.

Provenance

Source

Dr. Gary Wolf, Texas A&M University, supported by the Gulf of Mexico Offshore Operations Monitoring Experiment (GOOMEX).

Collection Method

Collected using current meters and other instruments from ship platforms.

Time Range

1993-01-26 to 1994-06-13

Freshness

2026-04-01 15:24:26.774053

Geography

Gulf of Mexico