Citing OOI Data The “Ocean Observatories Initiative” should be cited as the source for any data used in research projects or papers derived from OOI instrumentation, including posts on social media where a link to the OOI data must be provided. General Data Source When citing OOI as the general data source, we encourage authors to use the following format: NSF Ocean Observatories Initiative Data Portal, http://ooinet.oceanobservatories.org. Downloaded on (date_accessed). Specific Instrument and Time Frame When citing data from a specific instrument and time range, we suggest the following format: NSF Ocean Observatories Initiative Data Portal, http://ooinet.oceanobservatories.org, (data_type, reference_designator) data from (start_date) to (end_date). Downloaded on (date_accessed). For example: NSF Ocean Observatories Initiative Data Portal, http://ooinet.oceanobservatories.org, Bottom Pressure Tilt (RS03CCAL-MJ03F-05-BOTPTA301) data from 25 January 2015 to 25 May 2016. Downloaded on 17 June 2016.
Abstract
As of May 2020, the OOI has successfully conducted 49 operations and maintenance (O&M) cruises to the Arrays. During each O&M cruise, CTD (conductivity, temperature, and depth) casts are performed prior to deployment and following recovery of most OOI assets. Glider deployments may involve a single reference CTD cast. Water samples are collected in Niskin bottles at multiple depths, and analyzed for oxygen (Winkler), chlorophyll-a fluorescence and pigment distribution, nitrate/nitrite, and potentially a full nutrient suite, total DIC (dissolved inorganic carbon) and total alkalinity, pH, and salinity.