Vertical profiles of water quality parameters at sampling stations in the South Atlantic Bight from 2015-2020 (SAB BMA project)

Vertical profiles of depth, conductivity, salinity, temperature, pH, and dissolved O2 were measured on selected dates from 7 June 2018 to 10 August 2021 in nearshore shelf waters off Charleston, SC. The survey area was located in the region of 32° 42’ N, 79° 50’ W and 32° 51’ N, 79° 09’W. Profiles were obtained using a YSI 6820 sonde deployed by hand. These data were used to map the physical structure of the water column and assess inputs of groundwater effects on phytoplankton and benthic microalgae. Results may be of interest to others conducting research projects off Charleston, SC. Data were collected and interpreted by Jay Pinckney at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.