Taylors Creek Living Shoreline Data (2021-2023)

Abstract

This dataset includes drone imagery, RTK-GNSS data, and derived digital elevation models and orthomosaics as well as oyster abundances and lengths, wave heights, and sediment composition data collected at the Rachel Carson Reserve in Beaufort, NC, USA. The sites monitored include 3 OysterCatcherTM reefs and 1 control site with no reef. The drone data was collected to monitor changes of the vegetation and elevation around the reefs and at the control site from 2022 to 2023. Oyster, wave, and sediment data were collected to characterize the sites. The drone data was collected on March 2, 2022 and April 19, 2023. Oyster abundances and lengths were monitored on March 1st, June 30th, September 26th, and November 22nd of 2022 and March 22nd of 2023. Wave heights were monitored during three periods in 2021 (June 22nd-23rd, August 17th-25th, and October 20th-22nd). Sediment samples were collected on September 20th, 2021 and October 27th, 2023. The RTK-GNSS data includes an OPUS file created from a base station file and roving measurements of the ground control points (GCPs) used for the drone survey. More details can be found in README files within the dataset and in the associated publication (Geesin et al. 2025 (in review)).