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DBO sites (red boxes) are
- regional "hotspot" transect lines and stations located along a latitudinal gradient
- considered to exhibit high productivity, biodiversity, and overall rates of change
DBO sites will
- serve as a change detection array for the identification and consistent monitoring of biophysical responses
- be occupied by national and international entities with shared data plan
