Nearshore bathymetry data from northern Monterey Bay, California, March 2015

This part of the data release presents bathymetry data from northern Monterey Bay, California collected in March 2015 using two personal watercraft (PWCs). The PWCs were equipped with single-beam echosounders and survey-grade global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receivers.

Data and Resources

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notes This part of the data release presents bathymetry data from northern Monterey Bay, California collected in March 2015 using two personal watercraft (PWCs). The PWCs were equipped with single-beam echosounders and survey-grade global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receivers.
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title Nearshore bathymetry data from northern Monterey Bay, California, March 2015