1946 Cooperative Tagging System Project Published / External 21324 Highly Migratory Species Branch Project In Work The Cooperative Tagging System Atlantic-wide cooperative tagging database provides valuable information on the movement of different species, seasonal patterns of growth and movement, growth rates and general population dynamics. Tagging data is valuable input for fisheries management decisions and fisheries management plans. The Cooperative Tagging System (CTS) is run by the Cooperative Tagging Center (CTC) of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC).This program was developed in response to the recent expansion of tag release and recapture activities, data requests from other tagging agencies, and domestic and international tagging research needs. The program was designed to provide basic information on the movements and biology of highly migratory species in the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea, through direct participation of the public in scientific research. Atlantic bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus was the primary target species when the program first started, but after a few years the program expanded to include blue marlin Makaira nigricans, white marlin Tetrapturus albidus, sailfish Istiophorus platypterus, and broadbill swordfish Xiphias gladius. Some of the other scombrids currently included in the program are yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares, albacore tuna T. alalunga, bigeye tuna T. obesus, and blackfin tuna T. atlanticus. With the retirement of Dr. Mather in 1980, the NMFS Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) assumed sole responsibility for operation of the program. Theme albacore tuna Theme bigeye tuna Theme billfish Theme blackfin tuna Theme blue marlin Theme bluefin tuna Theme caribbean Theme dr mather Theme frank mather Theme hms Theme marlin Theme migratory species Theme sailfish Theme scombrids Theme swordfish Theme tagging Theme tuna thunnus thynnus Theme white marlin Temporal 1954-present Spatial Atlantic Ocean Spatial Gulf Of Mexico Spatial caribbean sea Southeast Fisheries Science Center Miami FL USA Data System Data Steward 1985-01-01 2011 Person Prince, Eric Point of Contact 2004-01-01 Person Orbesen, Eric Eric.Orbesen@noaa.gov 75 Virginia Beach Drive Miami 33149 305-361-4253 -179 179 50 -50 CTS uses latitude and longitude to identify where the animal is released and recaptured. Most of the events occurs between latitude 3 - 42 N and 64 - 97 W, however there is data in all oceans. Continuing 1954-01-01 Confidential Read and sign for NOAA Administrative Order 216-100 Read and sign System Access Application (see URLs) Contact DBA Daniel Leon at:daniel.leon@noaa.gov for userid/password. Access is restricted to personnel authorized in accordance with NOAA Administrative Order 216-100. A signed non-disclosure agreement must be on file for all authorized personnel http://www.billfish.org Home Page Of The Billfish Foundation https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/southeast/atlantic-highly-migratory-species/cooperative-tagging-center HomePage Of The CTS Program Oracle Database CTS Cooperative Tagging System PAT Popup Archival Tag TBF The Billfish Foundation 2008-01-20 Orbesen, Eric What is a Popup Archival Tags PAT tags are basically microchips with sensors and a transmitter encased in microphone-shaped epoxy body. They are approximately 17 cm in length, with a float and antenna on one end and a flexible cord with a plastic dart at the other end. The dart is used to attach the tag to animal. 5453 Data Set 3735 Project gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:1946 Lee Weinberger 2006-06-13T16:38:37 Lee Weinberger 2024-03-25T17:15:03 2021-05-05 Southeast Fisheries Science Center SEFSC 75 Virginia Beach Drive Miami FL 33149 USA (305)361-5761 www.sefsc.noaa.gov 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST 1001 Public No 2021-05-05 1 Year 2022-05-05