Northeast Cooperative Research Study Fleet (SF) Program Biological Sampling Data
Data Set (DS) | Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC)GUID: gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:27317 | Updated: August 9, 2022 | Published / External
Summary
Short Citation
Northeast Fisheries Science Center, 2025: Northeast Cooperative Research Study Fleet (SF) Program Biological Sampling Data, https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/27317.
Full Citation Examples
Northeast Cooperative Research Study Fleet (SF) Program partners with a subset of commercial fishermen to collect high quality, high resolution, haul by haul self-reported fishing data. SF staff routinely sails with program participants in order to collect independent catch weight measurements to compare to the Captains’ kept and discard records for verification.The SF Program creates a unique opportunity for the collection of biological data as well as biological samples both by vessel operators and by SF staff. Participant vessels are able to provide biological data and fish to the NEFSC for use in research relevant to species stock assessments and a better understanding of fish biology. Commercial fishermen have the ability to provide samples during periods of time when traditional sample sources are unavailable (i.e., periods when NEFSC bottom trawl surveys are not operating, periods of species closures, specific needs with respect to species presence at certain times of the year and/or in specific locations, etc.) and they can also provide additional information with regards to their encountered catch (i.e., length frequencies, sex ratios, etc.).
Distribution Information
No Distributions available.
Access Constraints:NEFSC Data Access Constraint:
If data is stored on an internal NEFSC network, the requester may not have direct access to query the data unless they are also authorized for network access.
Child Items
Type | Title |
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Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_AGE_TYPES |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_BIOSAMPLE |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_BIOSAMPLE_AGE |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_BIOSAMPLE_EXT |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_BIOSAMPLE_TYPES |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_CATCH_EST |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_CATCH_TYPES |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_DATA_TYPES |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_LENGTH_FREQ |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_LENGTH_TYPES |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_LENWGT_CONV |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_MATURITY_CODES |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_PROGRAM_CODES |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_QTY_TYPES |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_REQUEST_SAMPLES |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_SEX_CODES |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_SEX_FREQ |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_TRIP_TYPES |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_WEIGHT_TYPES |
Contact Information
Point of Contact
Katie A Burchard
katie.burchard@noaa.gov
401-782-3251
Metadata Contact
Katie A Burchard
katie.burchard@noaa.gov
401-782-3251
Extents
-75.201667° W,
-67.983333° E,
44.005° N,
35.554722° S
2007-03-24 - Present
The first Study Fleet trip where catch estimation and/or biosampling occurred on sailed on March 24, 2007.
Item Identification
Title: | Northeast Cooperative Research Study Fleet (SF) Program Biological Sampling Data |
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Short Name: | SF Biological Sampling Data |
Status: | Completed |
Abstract: |
Northeast Cooperative Research Study Fleet (SF) Program partners with a subset of commercial fishermen to collect high quality, high resolution, haul by haul self-reported fishing data. SF staff routinely sails with program participants in order to collect independent catch weight measurements to compare to the Captains’ kept and discard records for verification.The SF Program creates a unique opportunity for the collection of biological data as well as biological samples both by vessel operators and by SF staff. Participant vessels are able to provide biological data and fish to the NEFSC for use in research relevant to species stock assessments and a better understanding of fish biology. Commercial fishermen have the ability to provide samples during periods of time when traditional sample sources are unavailable (i.e., periods when NEFSC bottom trawl surveys are not operating, periods of species closures, specific needs with respect to species presence at certain times of the year and/or in specific locations, etc.) and they can also provide additional information with regards to their encountered catch (i.e., length frequencies, sex ratios, etc.). |
Purpose: |
Monitor and verify participants catch estimation of discard species. Collect biological data during periods of time when traditional sample sources are unavailable to fill in data gaps. |
Supplemental Information: |
The Biological data is housed and managed using 22 tables in the NEFSC Oracle database. Related table names begin with 'SF_BIOSAMP' |
Keywords
Theme Keywords
Thesaurus | Keyword |
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UNCONTROLLED | |
None | age |
None | biological data |
None | catch estimation |
None | Cooperative Research |
None | depth |
None | fishery dependent data |
None | length |
None | length frequency |
None | maturity |
None | sex |
None | sex frequency |
None | Study Fleet Program |
None | temperature |
Temporal Keywords
Thesaurus | Keyword |
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UNCONTROLLED | |
None | continuous |
Spatial Keywords
Thesaurus | Keyword |
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UNCONTROLLED | |
None | Georges Bank |
None | Gulf of Maine |
None | Mid-Atlantic |
None | Northwest Atlantic |
None | Southern New England |
Stratum Keywords
Thesaurus | Keyword |
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UNCONTROLLED | |
None | benthic |
None | demersal |
None | pelagic |
Physical Location
Organization: | NEFSC Woods Hole Lab |
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City: | Woods Hole |
State/Province: | MA |
Country: | USA |
Data Set Information
Data Set Scope Code: | Data Set |
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Data Set Type: | Oracle Database |
Maintenance Frequency: | Continually |
Data Presentation Form: | Table (digital) |
Support Roles
Data Steward
Date Effective From: | 2011 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Person): | Morin, Michael D |
Address: |
28 Tarzwell Drive Narragansett, RI 02882 USA |
Email Address: | mike.morin@noaa.gov |
Phone: | 401-782-3278 |
Fax: | 401-782-3292 |
Distributor
Date Effective From: | 2011 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Organization): | Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) |
Address: |
166 Water Street Woods Hole, MA 02543-1026 USA |
Phone: | (508)495-2000 |
URL: | https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/about/northeast-fisheries-science-center |
Business Hours: | 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Metadata Contact
Date Effective From: | 2015 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Person): | Burchard, Katie A |
Address: |
28 Tarzwell Drive Narragansett, RI 02882 USA |
Email Address: | katie.burchard@noaa.gov |
Phone: | 401-782-3251 |
Fax: | 401-782-3292 |
Originator
Date Effective From: | 2011 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Person): | Morin, Michael D |
Address: |
28 Tarzwell Drive Narragansett, RI 02882 USA |
Email Address: | mike.morin@noaa.gov |
Phone: | 401-782-3278 |
Fax: | 401-782-3292 |
Originator
Date Effective From: | 2011 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Person): | Burchard, Katie A |
Address: |
28 Tarzwell Drive Narragansett, RI 02882 USA |
Email Address: | katie.burchard@noaa.gov |
Phone: | 401-782-3251 |
Fax: | 401-782-3292 |
Point of Contact
Date Effective From: | 2011 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Person): | Burchard, Katie A |
Address: |
28 Tarzwell Drive Narragansett, RI 02882 USA |
Email Address: | katie.burchard@noaa.gov |
Phone: | 401-782-3251 |
Fax: | 401-782-3292 |
Extents
Extent Group 1
Extent Group 1 / Geographic Area 1
W° Bound: | -75.201667 | |
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E° Bound: | -67.983333 | |
N° Bound: | 44.005 | |
S° Bound: | 35.554722 |
Extent Group 1 / Time Frame 1
Time Frame Type: | Continuing |
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Start: | 2007-03-24 |
Description: |
The first Study Fleet trip where catch estimation and/or biosampling occurred on sailed on March 24, 2007. |
Access Information
Security Class: | Sensitive |
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Data Access Procedure: |
Formal data request form is filled out and sent to Point of Contact, reviewed with Cooperative Research Program Branch Chief for approval. If approved, data request form is signed, returned and archived. |
Data Access Constraints: |
NEFSC Data Access Constraint: If data is stored on an internal NEFSC network, the requester may not have direct access to query the data unless they are also authorized for network access. |
Technical Environment
Description: |
Oracle database on centralized data management system |
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Data Quality
Accuracy: |
Certain biological values such as lengths and weights are written at sea and later entered into an application where it is uploaded to the database. This allows for the possibility of transcribing errors. Taking the weight of fish at sea is difficult due to the unstable environemnt on a vessel. There fore weight is accurate to the nearest tenth place. |
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Quality Control Procedures Employed: |
Post-trip analytical adjustments can be made to correct for any bias relative to the Captains’ reported landing weight from dealer reports. In order to conduct analyses on the discard estimates customary information on the precision and bias of the Captains’ estimated weights is needed. Study Fleet staff routinely sails with program participants in order to collect independent catch weight measurements to compare to the Captains’ kept and discard records for verification. |
Data Management
Have Resources for Management of these Data Been Identified?: | Yes |
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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?: | Yes |
Approximate Delay Between Data Collection and Dissemination: | 1-3 months |
If Delay is Longer than Latency of Automated Processing, Indicate Under What Authority Data Access is Delayed: |
Not applicable |
Actual or Planned Long-Term Data Archive Location: | Other |
If World Data Center or Other, Specify: | NARA |
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?: |
NEFSC DMS protection plan (Scheduled backups and remote storage backups) |
Lineage
Lineage Statement: |
Dell laptops with various models and operating systems running Northeast Fisheries Science Center Fisheries Logbook Data Recording Software (FLDRS). FVTR VERS tables. |
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Child Items
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Type | Title |
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Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_AGE_TYPES | |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_BIOSAMPLE | |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_BIOSAMPLE_AGE | |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_BIOSAMPLE_EXT | |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_BIOSAMPLE_TYPES | |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_CATCH_EST | |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_CATCH_TYPES | |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_DATA_TYPES | |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_LENGTH_FREQ | |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_LENGTH_TYPES | |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_LENWGT_CONV | |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_MATURITY_CODES | |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_PROGRAM_CODES | |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_QTY_TYPES | |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_REQUEST_SAMPLES | |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_SEX_CODES | |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_SEX_FREQ | |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_TRIP_TYPES | |
Entity | Table: SF_BIOSAMP_WEIGHT_TYPES |
Catalog Details
Catalog Item ID: | 27317 |
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GUID: | gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:27317 |
Metadata Record Created By: | Patricia L Jones |
Metadata Record Created: | 2015-09-21 10:12+0000 |
Metadata Record Last Modified By: | SysAdmin InPortAdmin |
Metadata Record Last Modified: | 2022-08-09 17:11+0000 |
Metadata Record Published: | 2016-09-01 |
Owner Org: | NEFSC |
Metadata Publication Status: | Published Externally |
Do Not Publish?: | N |
Metadata Last Review Date: | 2016-09-01 |
Metadata Review Frequency: | 1 Year |
Metadata Next Review Date: | 2017-09-01 |