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    • Benthos Sample Data from Izembek and Nelson Lagoons, Alaska, 1998

    Metadata Updated: January 6, 2026

    This data set contains a single table of descriptions of benthic samples collected in 1998 at Nelson and Izembek lagoons, Alaska. This includes: the weight of the sample, the species or species group of benthic animals (also vegetation) and their number, size and weight, and the amount of sand and gravel. These data provide a basis for additional studies that includes sampling of the benthos in Nelson and/or Izembek lagoons. These data are important as historic information useful in examining long-term changes in the lagoons in light of changing climate.

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    Public: This dataset is intended for public access and use. License: No license information was provided. If this work was prepared by an officer or employee of the United States government as part of that person's official duties it is considered a U.S. Government Work.

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    Metadata Created Date January 6, 2026
    Metadata Updated Date January 6, 2026

    Metadata Source

    Harvested from DOI USGS DCAT-US

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    Additional Metadata

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    Metadata Created Date January 6, 2026
    Metadata Updated Date January 6, 2026
    Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
    Maintainer
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    Data Last Modified 2025-02-03T00:00:00Z
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