METADATA DETAIL PAGEOntario Ministry of the Environment Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring Network (OBBN)
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Dataset Name (Data Download): Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring Network (OBBN) MOE Metadata Date: Wed Jul 4, 2012
MOE Notes: OBBN Field Descriptions are available.
Abstract: Information pertaining to the Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring Network: includes benthic-invertebrate taxa-counts, habitat, water chemistry, sampling locations, and information describing records (e.g., sampling agencies, taxonomists, collection dates, waterbody types) 1. The Benthos Portal (OBBN database) is a dynamic system. Data were collected, using standard methods, by certified Network participants. Standard methods and certification of Network participants help ensure data reliability; however, errors will occur in the database. 2. Network members assume no liability associated with use of OBBN data or errors in the OBBN dataset 3. Before publishing reports based on OBBN data, authors should notify data owners of their intent to publish. Data owners should be acknowledged in publications.Purpose: Benthic-invertebrate bioassessment of aquatic-ecosystem condition
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