Guam Atlantis Ecosystem Model Output Data for Coral Reef Ecosystems
Data Set (DS) | Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC)GUID: gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:25655 | Updated: October 17, 2023 | Published / External
Summary
Short Citation
Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, 2025: Guam Atlantis Ecosystem Model Output Data for Coral Reef Ecosystems, https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/25655.
Full Citation Examples
A proof-of-concept Guam Atlantis Coral Reef Ecosystem Model has been developed and an added coral module to the Atlantis framework has been validated. The model is applied for management-strategy evaluation by simulating existing and alternative fisheries and land-use regulations and comparing the results under different management and environmental change scenarios (e.g. in terms of fish biomass, coral cover, fisherman participation). These scenarios with associated goals were identified in cooperation with Guam’s natural resource managers and federal agencies responsible for management of coral reef habitats and fisheries and used as examples in the proof-of-concept Guam Atlantis model. No one scenario reached all goals and tradeoffs are visualized with the model output. Data can be accessed on this record in the section "Distribution Info".
Distribution Information
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XLS - Microsoft Excel
Guam Atlantis model output data. Hosted by PLOS ONE, the open access journal where the results from Guam Atlantis model were published.
Weijerman M, Fulton EA, Kaplan IC, Gorton R, Leemans R, Mooij WM, Brainard RE (2015) An integrated coral reef ecosystem model to support resource management under a changing climate. PLoS One 10:e0144165
Same as S3_Table.xlsx
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XLS - Microsoft Excel
Guam Atlantis model output data. Hosted by PLOS ONE, the open access journal where the results from Guam Atlantis model were published.
Weijerman M, Fulton EA, Kaplan IC, Gorton R, Leemans R, Mooij WM, Brainard RE (2015) An integrated coral reef ecosystem model to support resource management under a changing climate. PLoS One 10:e0144165
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Please cite NOAA-CRED when using the biological data: Coral Reef Ecosystem Division, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Controlled Theme Keywords
biota
Child Items
Type | Title |
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Entity | Model output metrics in response to stressors by functional groups |
Contact Information
Metadata Contact
Brooke Olenski
brooke.olenski@noaa.gov
Extents
144.55° W,
145° E,
13.7° N,
13.2° S
100m bathymetry around Guam
1985-01-01 - 2049-12-31
hind-cast and forecast model output resutls
Item Identification
Title: | Guam Atlantis Ecosystem Model Output Data for Coral Reef Ecosystems |
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Short Name: | Guam Atlantis Model |
Status: | Completed |
Publication Date: | 2015 |
Abstract: |
A proof-of-concept Guam Atlantis Coral Reef Ecosystem Model has been developed and an added coral module to the Atlantis framework has been validated. The model is applied for management-strategy evaluation by simulating existing and alternative fisheries and land-use regulations and comparing the results under different management and environmental change scenarios (e.g. in terms of fish biomass, coral cover, fisherman participation). These scenarios with associated goals were identified in cooperation with Guam’s natural resource managers and federal agencies responsible for management of coral reef habitats and fisheries and used as examples in the proof-of-concept Guam Atlantis model. No one scenario reached all goals and tradeoffs are visualized with the model output. Data can be accessed on this record in the section "Distribution Info". |
Purpose: |
There is little question that declining integrity of coral reef ecosystems around Guam is eroding the ability of these systems to provide the goods and services that humans rely on. It is less clear what to do to reverse this trend. In recent years, the use of ecosystem models has been advocated as they can provide a better understanding of the impacts of human use activities on coral reef ecosystems and how to mitigate for adverse effects. They can also simulate the cumulative effect of multiple stressors. Local and federal managers in Guam expressed the need for a tool to improve understanding of (1) the vulnerability and resilience of coral reef ecosystems and approaches that could improve the recovery of these ecosystems and (2) the socio-ecological impacts of regulations that aim to improve reef-fish stocks and reef condition. The need to evaluate the efficacy of regulation efforts that allows for the recognition that people are an integral part of social-ecological systems and that people both affect and respond to ecosystem processes can be met by whole-of-system ecosystem models such as Guam Atlantis. Additionally, there is a need for clear communication to the community and stakeholders of model outcomes. Simulating the existing environmental conditions and comparing the results of the status quo (current regulations and stressors) with alternative management scenarios facilitates review and evaluation of the effectiveness of present rules and regulations governing coral reef fishery and conservation around Guam. |
Notes: |
The data accessed on this record was published in PLoS ONE. Weijerman M, Fulton EA, Kaplan IC, Gorton R, Leemans R, Mooij WM, et al. (2015) An Integrated Coral Reef Ecosystem Model to Support Resource Management under a Changing Climate. PLoS ONE 10(12): e0144165. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0144165 |
Other Citation Details: |
Full Report: Weijerman, M, IC Kaplan, EA Fulton, R Gorton, S Grafeld, and R Brainard (2014) Design and parameterization of a coral reef ecosystem model for Guam. U.S. Dep. Commer., NOAA Tech. Memo., NOAA-TM-NMFS-PIFSC-43. 133 + Appendices. http://dx.doi.org/10.7289/V5B27S76 Peer-reviewed publications: Weijerman M, Fulton EA, Brainard RE (2016) Management Strategy Evaluation Applied to Coral Reef Ecosystems in Support of Ecosystem-Based Management. PLoS ONE 11(3): e0152577. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0152577 Weijerman M, Williams ID, Gutierrez J, Grafeld S, Tibbatts B, Davis G (2016) Trends in biomass of coral reef fishes, derived from shore-based creel surveys in Guam. Fish Bull 114:237–256 doi: 10.7755/FB.114.2.9 Weijerman M, Fulton EA, Kaplan IC, Gorton R, Leemans R, Mooij WM, Brainard RE (2015) An integrated coral reef ecosystem model to support resource management under a changing climate. PLoS One 10:e0144165 Weijerman M, Grace-McCaskey C, Grafeld SL, Kotowicz DM, Oleson KLL, van Putten IE. Towards an ecosystem-based approach of Guam's coral reefs: The human dimension. Marine Policy. 2016;63:8-17. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2015.09.028. |
Keywords
Theme Keywords
Thesaurus | Keyword |
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ISO 19115 Topic Category |
biota
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UNCONTROLLED | |
CoRIS Discovery Thesaurus | Numeric Data Sets > Biology |
CoRIS Theme Thesaurus | EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Ecological Dynamics > Predation > Coral Predation |
CoRIS Theme Thesaurus | EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef Monitoring and Assessment |
CRCP Project | 817 |
CRCP Project | Development and application of an integrated coral reef ecosystem model for management strategy evaluation |
NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS | biomass |
NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS | model output |
NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS | Coral Reef Conservation Program |
NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS | CRCP |
NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS | PIFSC |
None | Atlantis ecosystem model |
None | Coral Reef Ecosystem Program |
None | CRED |
None | CREP |
None | ecosystem modeling |
None | management strategy evaluation |
Spatial Keywords
Thesaurus | Keyword |
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UNCONTROLLED | |
None | Guam |
Instrument Keywords
Thesaurus | Keyword |
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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords |
Computer > Computer
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Physical Location
Organization: | Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center |
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City: | Honolulu |
State/Province: | HI |
Country: | USA |
Location Description: |
IRC |
Data Set Information
Data Set Scope Code: | Data Set |
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Data Set Type: | MS Excel Spreadsheet |
Maintenance Frequency: | None Planned |
Data Presentation Form: | Table (digital) |
Entity Attribute Overview: |
While every effort has been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable within the limits of the current state of the art, NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages caused by errors or omissions in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NOAA makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such warranty. |
Data Set Credit: | PIFSC Coral Reef Ecosystem Division, Guam Division of Wildlife and Aquatic Resources, Guam EPA, University of Guam Marine Laboratory |
Support Roles
Data Set Credit
Date Effective From: | 2012 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Organization): | NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP) |
Address: |
1305 East West Highway 10th Floor Silver Spring, MD 20910-3281 |
Phone: | (301) 713-3155 |
URL: | https://coralreef.noaa.gov |
Data Steward
Date Effective From: | 2012 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Person): | Weijerman, Mariska |
Address: |
1845 Wasp Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96818 USA |
Email Address: | mariska.weijerman@noaa.gov |
Phone: | (808)725-5468 |
Distributor
Date Effective From: | 2015 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Organization): | Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) |
Address: |
1845 Wasp Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96818 USA |
Email Address: | pifsc.info@noaa.gov |
Phone: | 808-725-5360 |
URL: | https://www.pifsc.noaa.gov |
Business Hours: | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Metadata Contact
Date Effective From: | 2020 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Person): | Olenski, Brooke |
Email Address: | brooke.olenski@noaa.gov |
Originator
Date Effective From: | 2012 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Organization): | Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) |
Address: |
1845 Wasp Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96818 USA |
Email Address: | pifsc.info@noaa.gov |
Phone: | 808-725-5360 |
URL: | https://www.pifsc.noaa.gov |
Business Hours: | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Extents
Currentness Reference: | Publication Date |
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Extent Group 1
Extent Group 1 / Geographic Area 1
W° Bound: | 144.55 | |
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E° Bound: | 145 | |
N° Bound: | 13.7 | |
S° Bound: | 13.2 | |
Description |
100m bathymetry around Guam |
Extent Group 1 / Time Frame 1
Time Frame Type: | Range |
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Start: | 1985-01-01 |
End: | 2049-12-31 |
Description: |
hind-cast and forecast model output resutls |
Access Information
Security Class: | Unclassified |
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Security Classification System: |
N/A |
Security Handling Description: |
N/A |
Data Access Policy: |
The biological diver survey data can be obtained from: nmfs.pic.credinfo@noaa.gov. The creel fisheries data requires a written confidentiality agreement which can be obtained from: kimberly.lowe@noaa.gov. |
Data Access Procedure: |
Data can be obtained via the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) Ocean Archive, accession # XXX. |
Data Access Constraints: |
None |
Data Use Constraints: |
Please cite NOAA-CRED when using the biological data: Coral Reef Ecosystem Division, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. |
Metadata Access Constraints: |
None |
Metadata Use Constraints: |
None |
Distribution Information
Distribution 1
Download URL: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0144165.s003 |
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Distributor: | Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) (2015 - Present) |
File Name: | journal.pone.0144165.s003.XLSX |
Description: |
Guam Atlantis model output data. Hosted by PLOS ONE, the open access journal where the results from Guam Atlantis model were published. Weijerman M, Fulton EA, Kaplan IC, Gorton R, Leemans R, Mooij WM, Brainard RE (2015) An integrated coral reef ecosystem model to support resource management under a changing climate. PLoS One 10:e0144165 Same as S3_Table.xlsx |
File Date/Time: | 2015-06-26 00:00:00 |
File Type (Deprecated): | XLS, Microsoft Excel worksheet |
Distribution Format: | XLS - Microsoft Excel |
Distribution 2
Download URL: | https://ndownloader.figshare.com/files/2610179 |
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Distributor: | Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) (2015 - Present) |
File Name: | S3_Table.xlsx |
Description: |
Guam Atlantis model output data. Hosted by PLOS ONE, the open access journal where the results from Guam Atlantis model were published. Weijerman M, Fulton EA, Kaplan IC, Gorton R, Leemans R, Mooij WM, Brainard RE (2015) An integrated coral reef ecosystem model to support resource management under a changing climate. PLoS One 10:e0144165 |
File Date/Time: | 2015-06-26 00:00:00 |
File Type (Deprecated): | XLS, Microsoft Excel worksheet |
Distribution Format: | XLS - Microsoft Excel |
URLs
URL 1
URL: | https://origin-apps-pifsc.fisheries.noaa.gov/library/pubs/tech/NOAA_Tech_Memo_PIFSC_43.pdf |
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Name: | NOAA Technical Memorandum PIFSC-43 |
URL Type: |
Online Resource
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File Resource Format: | |
Description: |
This is the publication first mentioned in the "Citation details" and includes more information on the Atlantis Model. Table 5 also has a full description of different Atlantis codes including those that are columns in this data file. |
URL 2
URL: | https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0144165 |
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Name: | Weijerman et. al., 2015 |
URL Type: |
Online Resource
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File Resource Format: | HTML |
Description: |
The resulting publication for this research. Citation: Weijerman M, Fulton EA, Kaplan IC, Gorton R, Leemans R, Mooij WM, et al. (2015) An Integrated Coral Reef Ecosystem Model to Support Resource Management under a Changing Climate. PLoS ONE 10(12): e0144165. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0144165 |
URL 3
URL: | https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/figure?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0144165.g003 |
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Name: | Figure 3 |
URL Type: |
Online Resource
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File Resource Format: | HTML |
Description: |
The figure which represents the data file on this InPort record from "An Integrated Coral Reef Ecosystem Model to Support Resource Management under a Changing Climate (2015)". |
URL 4
URL: | http://dx.doi.org/10.7289/V5B27S76 |
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Name: | Design and parameterization of a coral reef ecosystem model for Guam |
URL Type: |
Online Resource
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File Resource Format: | HTML |
Description: |
This is the NOAA Library access to the NOAA Technical Memorandum 2014 which details the Atlantis Model as described in URL1. |
URL 5
URL: | https://research.csiro.au/atlantis/ |
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Name: | Atlantis, an ecosystem model |
URL Type: |
Online Resource
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File Resource Format: | HTML |
Description: |
Home page for Atlantis |
Technical Environment
Description: |
Excel data |
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Data Quality
Representativeness: |
The initial conditions of the model are based on data from 2009-2011. The oceanographic data comes from a ROMS model developed for the Coral Triangle by Castruccio et al 2013 (J. Geophysical Res.: Oceans 118:6123-6144) and includes 1985-2007. |
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Accuracy: |
Creel survey data is collected on a voluntary participation of the fisherman and are not complete with some gear types being under-represented. The oceanographic data is likely poorly resolved for Guam since it is located on the boundary of the Coral Triangle ROMS model. The biomass, distribution and size class data of fish and invertebrates comes from intensive visual surveys conducted by PIFSC and the University of Guam Marine Laboratory. Life history data comes from Guam specific species where available supplemented with Fishbase data. |
Bias: |
There is a positive bias in the biomass data for a number of functional species groups which makes the model skill assessment poor. More research is needed to investigate the cause of the bias. |
Completeness Report: |
The hindcast simulation is based on historical catch and effort data from 1985-2011. Forecast simulations are from 2011-2049 using predicted climate change time series for sea surface temperature and atmospheric CO2 from IPCC. |
Quality Control Procedures Employed: |
Sensitivity analysis and model skill assessments have been performed. These showed that the model is sensitive to primary production and positively biased for functional groups with a high biomass. |
Data Management
Have Resources for Management of these Data Been Identified?: | No |
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Approximate Percentage of Budget for these Data Devoted to Data Management: | Unknown |
Do these Data Comply with the Data Access Directive?: | Yes |
Is Access to the Data Limited Based on an Approved Waiver?: | No |
Approximate Delay Between Data Collection and Dissemination: | NA |
Actual or Planned Long-Term Data Archive Location: | NCEI-MD |
Approximate Delay Between Data Collection and Archiving: | Unknown |
How Will the Data Be Protected from Accidental or Malicious Modification or Deletion Prior to Receipt by the Archive?: |
Model data is stored on an external hard drive and backed up to a server at PIFSC weekly. |
Lineage
Lineage Statement: |
A module detailing key coral reef dynamics was added to the Atlantis Ecosystem Model framework (developed by CSIRO: http://atlantis.cmar.csiro.au/). Refer to full publication for details "Weijerman et. al., 2015". |
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Sources
Design and parameterization of a coral reef ecosystem model for Guam
Contact Role Type: | Originator |
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Contact Type: | Person |
Contact Name: | Russel E. Brainard |
Publish Date: | 2014-05-01 |
Citation URL: | https://dx.doi.org/10.7289/V5B27S76 |
Citation URL Name: | NOAA Technical Memorandum November 2014 |
Citation URL Description: |
Weijerman, M, IC Kaplan, EA Fulton, R Gorton, S Grafeld, and R Brainard (2014) Design and parameterization of a coral reef ecosystem model for Guam. U.S. Dep. Commer., NOAA Tech. Memo., NOAA-TM-NMFS-PIFSC-43. 133 + Appendices. http://dx.doi.org/10.7289/V5B27S76 |
Source Contribution: |
Atlantis model SOP/Procedures |
Process Steps
Process Step 1
Description: |
Oceanographic, ecological, and spatial modules were incorporated into the Guam Atlantis Model. Then the model was validated, verified, and analyzed. Simulations were then run on various ecosystem metrics to produce numeric model output data. |
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Process Contact: | Brainard, Russell E |
Phone (Voice): | (808)725-5419 |
Email Address: | rusty.brainard@noaa.gov |
Child Items
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Type | Title |
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Entity | Model output metrics in response to stressors by functional groups |
Related Items
Item Type | Relationship Type | Title |
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Data Set (DS) | Cross Reference |
Management-Strategy Evaluation of the Main Hawaiian Islands with the Atlantis Ecosystem Model: hind-cast simulations and ecosystem forecasting under climate scenarios Another study that utilized Guam Atlantis model but for the Main Hawaiian Islands. |
Catalog Details
Catalog Item ID: | 25655 |
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GUID: | gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:25655 |
Metadata Record Created By: | Annette M DesRochers |
Metadata Record Created: | 2015-06-25 21:46+0000 |
Metadata Record Last Modified By: | SysAdmin InPortAdmin |
Metadata Record Last Modified: | 2023-10-17 16:12+0000 |
Metadata Record Published: | 2019-05-01 |
Owner Org: | PIFSC |
Metadata Publication Status: | Published Externally |
Do Not Publish?: | N |
Metadata Last Review Date: | 2019-05-01 |
Metadata Review Frequency: | 1 Year |
Metadata Next Review Date: | 2020-05-01 |