1. EMODnet Chemistry
WP1: Data collection and metadata compilation in sea regions: current status
Partner contribution: Seppo Kaitala
Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE)
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2. General overview of the partner contribution:
Current status
General overview of the partner contribution:
Seawater
Sediment
Biota
Number of CDIs at beginning:
Number of CDIs at year 1:
Number of CDIs at year 2:
964
Spatial distribution:
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3. Total number of stations per parameter group per matrix:
Current status
Total number of stations per parameter group per matrix:
Group
Seawater
Sediment
Biota
Fertilizers
964
Silicates
Organic matter
Chlorophyll
Partial pressure dissolved gases
Acidity
Pesticides and biocides
Antifoulants
Pharmaceuticals
Heavy metals
78 (in progress)
Hydrocarbons
Radionuclides
Plastics
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4. Data quality control performed by the data center:
Type of QC:
Seawater
Sediment
Biota
Notes:
Position check
yes
Date check
Missing value
Range check no
Spike
Pre-existing statistics
Visualization and manual checks
Others:
….. ….
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5. Difficulties encountered:
Metal database in biota (herring) different from
nutrient (bottle) data
Difficulties to greate Local_CDI_ids
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6. Planning for the last year
Total number of stations per parameter group per matrix:
Group
Seawater
Sediment
Biota
Fertilizers
Silicates
Organic matter
Chlorophyll
Partial pressure dissolved gases
Acidity
Pesticides and biocides 60
Antifoulants
Pharmaceuticals
Heavy metals
78 to finish
Hydrocarbons
Radionuclides
Plastics
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