Shoreline data were gathered and utilized during the Response and Assessment phases of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The collection includes discrete samples, field observations, photographs, and related files from the Shorelines Technical Working Group, compiled by NOAA OR&R and archived by NOAA NCEI. These data were used to determine the extent and magnitude of injury to the Gulf ecosystem and in the Programmatic Damage Assessment and Restoration Plan.
Use Cases
- Mapping oil spill extent and impact on shoreline ecosystems based on field observations and samples
- Analyzing injury to salt marsh, mudflat, mangrove, and beach habitats using discrete environmental samples
- Supporting restoration planning through data compiled for the Programmatic Damage Assessment and Restoration Plan
- Visualizing and exploring response data via the DIVER warehouse integration mentioned in the description
Strengths
- Data covers a specific, significant environmental event from 2010-05-14 to 2015-10-09
- Includes multiple data types such as discrete samples, field observations, and photographs
- Compiled and archived by authoritative agencies NOAA OR&R and NOAA NCEI
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
- Last updated 2015-10-09 00:00:00; freshness should be verified
Provenance
- Source
- NOAA Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R) and NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
- Collection Method
- Gathered and utilized during the Response and Assessment phases by the Shorelines Technical Working Group, compiled in the DIVER data warehouse.
- Time Range
- 2010-05-14 to 2015-10-09
- Geography
- Gulf of Mexico, specifically salt and brackish marsh, tidal mudflats, mangroves, and sandy beaches.