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Santa Barbara Channel Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON)
Resource ID
3fb9f342-4f1b-11ec-9d3a-0242ac190002
Title
Santa Barbara Channel Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON)
Date
Nov. 27, 2021, 12:44 a.m., Publication
Abstract
The Southern California Bight Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (SCB MBON) is designed to provide a complete picture of marine biodiversity in the region. SCB MBON is developing a widely applicable research model that integrates new information with existing data to improve current research and monitoring programs and provide greater insight into marine biodiversity. Millions of dollars are spent annually monitoring marine resources, however, such efforts are uncoordinated and have major information gaps. We are developing a scalable and reproducible Marine Biodiversity Observation Network using the Southern California Bight as a case study. This network will connect existing marine monitoring efforts in the Southern California Bight and work to fill information gaps. Focusing on the Southern California Bight allows our researchers to explore marine biodiversity from whole marine ecosystem level all the way to the smallest microbe communities. The ability to study such a range of biodiversity is due to the extensive amount of existing biological monitoring and research programs conducted by our partners. Yet even with the extensive research being conducted in the Southern California Bight, there are still information gaps. To fill these gaps, SCB MBON is testing novel methods for monitoring biodiversity, including automated image analysis and genomics.
Edition
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Responsible
rjmiller@ucsb.edu
Point of Contact
Miller
rjmiller@ucsb.edu
Purpose
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Maintenance Frequency
annually
Type
not filled
Restrictions
None
None
License
Not Specified
Language
eng
Temporal Extent
Start
Jan. 1, 2014, midnight
End
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Supplemental Information
No information provided
Data Quality
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Extent
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  • y0: 33.394759218577995
  • y1: 34.655803905058974
Spatial Reference System Identifier
EPSG:4326
Keywords
no keywords
Category
None
Regions
North America