Data

The Graduate School of Oceanography’s Narragansett Bay Fish Trawl Survey is an extensive data collection dating back to 1959 when Charles Fish began the survey. The University is pleased to share these data with others in the interest of furthering unbiased fisheries, management and oceanographic research.

We ask that any use of these data properly cite the University of Rhode Island’s involvement in this data collection. Please read our policy letter before using any of the following data.

Data Use Policy Letter

Surface and Bottom Environmental Data

Available downloads:

Surface and Bottom Temperature

Fox Island and Whale Rock 1959-2024 (.XLS)

Surface and Bottom Conductivity, Salinity, Temperature, and Dissolved Oxygen

Fox Island and Whale Rock 2006-2024 (.XLS)

An example of YSI profile data from the bay station (Fox Island) in 2024. Dissolved oxygen, blue; salinity (parts per thousand), red; water temperatures (Celsius), black lines.

Fish and Invertebrate Catch Data

Available downloads:

Fish and Invertebrate Catch Data 1959-2024 (.xlsx) GSO Fish Trawl Report 2024

A horseshoe crab measured during the Fish Trawl in 2024.