Who publishes Oceanography Branch Plankton Database?

Northeast Fisheries Science Center, part of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce, publishes this dataset on Data.gov.

How often is it updated?

The publisher lists the update frequency as monthly. The last update was on 04/30/2026.

How do I download it?

Use the official source link above to view or request the data.

Checked Oct 30, 2026

Federal dataOceans & Coasts

Oceanography Branch Plankton Database

Name: Oceanography Branch Plankton Database
Creator: Northeast Fisheries Science Center

Published by Northeast Fisheries Science Center · Updated 04/30/2026 · Monthly

Official source

Last updated: 04/30/2026
Update frequency: Monthly
Formats: Web only
Coverage: Nationwide; Federal data

About this dataset

Shelf-wide Research Vessel Surveys are conducted 4-8 times per year over the continental shelf from Cape Hatteras, North Carolina to Cape Sable, Nova Scotia, using NOAA research ships or charter vessels. The Cape Hatteras to Cape Sable area is divided into four regions, and 30 randomly selected stations are targeted for sampling from each region. The investigation utilizes shelf-wide research vessel surveys to gather data on planktonic organisms including zooplankton and ichtyoplankton. Environmental parameters are also collected but stored in different databases (e.g., OCDBS). The investigation monitors the fishery-relevant components of the Northeast Shelf ecosystem, to characterize the baseline conditions and to determine the effects of biological and physical processes on the recruitment of Northeast shelf fishes.

Files and access

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Frequently asked questions

Who publishes Oceanography Branch Plankton Database?: Northeast Fisheries Science Center, part of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce, publishes this dataset on Data.gov.
How often is it updated?: The publisher lists the update frequency as monthly. The last update was on 04/30/2026.
How do I download it?: Use the official source link above to view or request the data.

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