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https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-2024-365
https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-2024-365
20 Sep 2024
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A consistent regional dataset of dissolved oxygen in the Western Mediterranean Sea (2004–2023): O2WMED

Malek Belgacem,Katrin Schroeder,Siv K. Lauvset,Marta Álvarez,Jacopo Chiggiato,Mireno Borghini,Carolina Cantoni,Tiziana Ciuffardi,and Stefania Sparnocchia

Abstract. A new dataset from oceanographic cruises in the Western Mediterranean Sea (WMED) was compiled to integrate the previously published regional data product about dissolved inorganic nutrients CNR-DIN-WMED about dissolved inorganic nutrients (https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.904172, Belgacem et al., 2019, 2020). The Mediterranean region is experiencing rapid changes, necessitating high-quality and reliable datasets. However, the scarcity of the in-situ observations hinders the understanding of these changes and their impact on biogeochemical cycles. Dissolved oxygen is a vital component of marine ecosystems and plays a fundamental role in governing nutrient and carbon cycles, underscoring the need for accurate and reliable data. To address this, a high resolution, regional-scale data product was developed to understand decadal variability and spatial/temporal patterns of the ventilation process in the WMED. This study presents an extensive collection of unpublished dissolved oxygen data from continuous sensors collected between 2004 and 2023, along with a description of the quality assurance procedures. The quality assurance process involves calibration of CTD measurements against Winkler analyses and the comparison of deep observations with reference datasets, using the crossover analysis. The resulting data product O2WMED can be used as reference for assessing oxygen sensors mounted on biogeochemical Argo (BGC-Argo) floats or Gliders and for regional model validation.

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Malek Belgacem,Katrin Schroeder,Siv K. Lauvset,Marta Álvarez,Jacopo Chiggiato,Mireno Borghini,Carolina Cantoni,Tiziana Ciuffardi,and Stefania Sparnocchia

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    O2WMED: Quality controlled dataset of dissolved oxygen in the western Mediterranean Sea (2004–2023) from R/V oceanographic cruises M. Belgacem, K. Schroeder, S. K. Lauvset, M. Álvarez, J. Chiggiato, M. Borghini, C. Cantoni, T. Ciuffardi, and S. Sparnocchia https://cnrsc-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/malekbelgacem_cnr_it/EkIgo958UMlBmJ8SGwNB4HwBBX-FzDa8Nl9C3vHeS4Vd4Q?e=Wt8p1I

    Malek Belgacem,Katrin Schroeder,Siv K. Lauvset,Marta Álvarez,Jacopo Chiggiato,Mireno Borghini,Carolina Cantoni,Tiziana Ciuffardi,and Stefania Sparnocchia
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    Having consistent dissolved Oxygen (O2) data is crucial for understanding the health of our oceans. By monitoring O2 levels, we can spot changes in water quality. Reliable data helps scientist and policymakers make informed decisions to protect marine environments, ensuring practices that benefit both wildlife and people. The Mediterranean Sea is particularly sensitive to climate change. O2WMED dataset- a compilation of data that provides a clear picture of O2 changes over the past 20 years. 
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