Southeast Abundance of Fish and Shrimp Data Visualizer
The Southeast Abundance of Fish and Shrimp Data Visualizer, or SEAFiSh, displays trend information for 25 species in the Gulf of America and 18 species in the southeastern U.S. Atlantic.
Data displayed in the Southeast Abundance of Fish and Shrimp Data Visualizer, or SEAFiSh, are collected through fishery-independent surveys conducted by the Southeast Fisheries Science Center and partners. Surveys occur throughout the year to collect these data, and indices of abundance for each species are updated accordingly.
SEAFiSh provides local, state, and federal fishery managers access to the most up-to-date trend information available, enabling them to respond to changes in abundance of key species more responsively. The data visualizer will also help users identify changes in abundance that may impact fishing industries.
To use SEAFiSh, select the body of water and species of interest from the dropdown menus to view the most recent data available.
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Data Updates
The relative abundance indices are updated as the data become available throughout the year. Certain relative abundance indices can be delayed due to data processing timelines. Updates to vermillion snapper and gray triggerfish SEAMAP Fall Plankton indices and SEAMAP Reef Fish Video indices are being prioritized and will be updated as soon as possible.
Data Disclaimer
The relative abundance indices presented in the Southeast Abundance of Fish and Shrimp data visualizer are based on the most current dataset available for each survey. Minor differences in the index values and 95% confidence limits may exist between this version and older versions of the data due to data corrections. Stock status (overfished and overfishing, or lack thereof) determinations are based on analyses and modeling of multiple data sources, including life history data, landings data, and length and age compositions, and cannot be inferred solely from relative abundance indices.
Support for this tool is provided by the NOAA Fisheries Office of Science and Technology communications team. The tool was developed by Matty Litwack.
Cite this reference as: Pollack A.G., N.M. Bachelor, and D.S. Hanisko. NOAA Fisheries Southeast Abundance of Fish and Shrimp (SEAFiSh) Data Visualizer. Retrieved [Date] from https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/data-tools/southeast-abundance-fish-and-shrimp-data-visualizer.
We welcome your feedback on SEAFiSh to ensure the tool is meeting the needs of our data users. Please contact sefsc.webmaster@noaa.gov for input or questions.
More Information
New Tool: Fish and Shrimp Data on Demand
Fishery-independent Indices of Abundance in the Southeast Region
Southeast Fishery-Independent Surveys
Population and Ecosystem Monitoring Division