Data Table
Entity (ENT) | Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC)GUID: gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:27932 | Updated: August 9, 2022 | Published / External
Item Identification
Title: | Data Table |
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Short Name: | Morphological and meristic data |
Status: | Completed |
Keywords
Theme Keywords
Thesaurus | Keyword |
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UNCONTROLLED | |
None | abundance |
None | billfish |
None | distribution |
None | morphology |
None | morphometrics |
None | Spearfish |
Spatial Keywords
Thesaurus | Keyword |
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UNCONTROLLED | |
None | northwestern Atlantic |
Data Attributes
Attribute Summary
Name | Type | Description | ||
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100
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TRIP | VARCHAR2(20 BYTE) | SEFSC Pelegic Observer Program Trip ID number for the trip where this sample/observation was taken | |
100
|
carc_tag | VARCHAR2(20 BYTE) | Sample number assigned by observer. Is unique within a trip but not among trips. | |
100
|
specimen_number | VARCHAR2(20 BYTE) | Combination of the trip number and carc_tag/specimen number, is a unique value. | |
100
|
SPECIES | VARCHAR2(20 BYTE) | SPG=roundscale spearfish-2 ID criteria used. SPG_POT= potential roundscale, only single ID criterion used. | |
100
|
haul_number | number | Haul number where this sample/observation was taken | |
100
|
HAUL_DATE | date | Date when this sample/observation was taken. | |
100
|
Length | number | Lower jaw fork length, in cm, taken as curved measurement along the contour of the body. | |
100
|
Sex | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Sex of speciemen, if known. 1=male, 2=female | |
100
|
lat_deg | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Degree of latitude of the begin haul location for the haul where this sample/observation was taken | |
100
|
lat_min | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Minute of latitude of the begin haul location for the haul where this sample/observation was taken | |
100
|
lon_deg | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Degree of longitude of the begin haul location for the haul where this sample/observation was taken | |
100
|
lon_min | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Minute of longitude of the begin haul location for the haul where this sample/observation was taken | |
100
|
AFA | number | Straight line measurement in cm from the posterior opening of the vent to the anterior origin of the first anal fin | |
100
|
AFH | number | Straight line measurement in CM of the height of the first anal fin | |
100
|
Relationship | number | =AFA divided by AFH, rounded to one decimal place. | |
100
|
AFA_LJFL | number | =AFA divided by lower jaw fork length length | |
100
|
DFSC | VARCHAR2(2 BYTE) | First dorsal fin spine count | |
100
|
AREA | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE)3 | NMFS HMS Statistical area where this sample/observation was taken | |
100
|
NUM_ID_CRITERIA | VARCHAR2(1 BYTE) | Number of ID criteria used to determine species ID. | |
100
|
AFA_AFH_METHOD | VARCHAR2(5 BYTE) | Method used to determine the AFA/AFH relationship | |
100
|
Body_length_1 | number | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 1 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Body_girth_2 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 2 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
First_predorsal_length_3 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 3 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Second_predorsal_length_4 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 4 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Prepectoral_length_5 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 5 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Prepelvic_length_6 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 6 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
First_preanal_length_7 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 7 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Second_preanal_length_8 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 8 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Orig_D1_to_orig_P1_9 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 9 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Orig_D1_to_orig_P2_10 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 10 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Orig_D2_to_orig_A2_11 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 11 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Tip_mandible_to_anus | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Orig_P2_to_nape_13 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 13 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Greatest_body_depth_14 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 14 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Depth_at_orig_D1_15 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 15 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Depth_at_orig_A1_16 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 16 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Least_depth_cp_17 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 17 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Width_at_P1_base_18 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 18 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Width_at_A1_orig_19 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 19 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Width_at_A2_orig_20 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 20 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Width_cp_front_of_keels | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Length_of_upper_keel_22 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 22 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Length_of_lower_keel_23 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 23 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Head_length_24 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 24 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Snout_length_25 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 25 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Bill_length_26 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 26 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Maxillary_length_28 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 28 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Orbit_diameter_29 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 29 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Depth_of_bill_33 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 33 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Width_of_bill_34 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number for 34 details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Height_D1_39 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 39 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Length_25th_D1_spine_40 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 40 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Height_D2_41 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 41 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Height_A1_42 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 42 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Height_A2_43 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 43 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Length_P1_44 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 44 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Length_P2_45 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 45 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. | |
100
|
Length_last_D2_ray | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm, length of second dorsal fin posterior ray | |
100
|
Length_last_A2_ray | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm, length of second anal fin posterior ray | |
100
|
Orig_D1_to_Orig_D2 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Measurement in mm, straight line between the origin of the first dorsal fin to the origin of the second dorsal fin. | |
100
|
Anus_posterior_to_orig_A1 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Straight line measurement in mm from the posterior opening of the vent to the anterior origin of the fisrt anal fin | |
100
|
Anus_anterior_to_orig_A1 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Straight line measurement in mm from the anterior opening of the vent to the anterior origin of the fisrt anal fin | |
100
|
Dorsal_spines_D1 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Count of spines on first dorsal fin | |
100
|
Dorsal_rays_D1 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Count of rays on first dorsal fin | |
100
|
D1_elements | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Total elements (spines + rays) on first dorsal fin | |
100
|
Anal_spines_A1 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Count of spines on first anal fin | |
100
|
Anal_rays_A1 | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Count of rays on first anal fin | |
100
|
A1_elements | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Total elements (spines + rays) on first anal fin | |
100
|
Pectoral_rays | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Count of rays on pectoral fin | |
100
|
Precaudal_vertebrae | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Count of precaudal vertebrae | |
100
|
Caudal_vertebrae | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) | Count of caudal vertebrae |
Attribute Details
TRIP
Seq. Order: | 1 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(20 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 6 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
SEFSC Pelegic Observer Program Trip ID number for the trip where this sample/observation was taken |
carc_tag
Seq. Order: | 2 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(20 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 6 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Sample number assigned by observer. Is unique within a trip but not among trips. |
specimen_number
Seq. Order: | 3 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(20 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 8 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Combination of the trip number and carc_tag/specimen number, is a unique value. |
SPECIES
Seq. Order: | 4 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(20 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 7 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
SPG=roundscale spearfish-2 ID criteria used. SPG_POT= potential roundscale, only single ID criterion used. |
haul_number
Seq. Order: | 5 |
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Data Storage Type: | number |
Max Length: | 2 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Haul number where this sample/observation was taken |
HAUL_DATE
Seq. Order: | 6 |
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Data Storage Type: | date |
Max Length: | 10 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Date when this sample/observation was taken. |
Length
Seq. Order: | 7 |
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Data Storage Type: | number |
Max Length: | 5 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Lower jaw fork length, in cm, taken as curved measurement along the contour of the body. |
Sex
Seq. Order: | 8 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 3 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Sex of speciemen, if known. 1=male, 2=female |
lat_deg
Seq. Order: | 9 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Degree of latitude of the begin haul location for the haul where this sample/observation was taken |
lat_min
Seq. Order: | 9 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Minute of latitude of the begin haul location for the haul where this sample/observation was taken |
lon_deg
Seq. Order: | 10 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Degree of longitude of the begin haul location for the haul where this sample/observation was taken |
lon_min
Seq. Order: | 12 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Minute of longitude of the begin haul location for the haul where this sample/observation was taken |
AFA
Seq. Order: | 13 |
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Data Storage Type: | number |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Straight line measurement in cm from the posterior opening of the vent to the anterior origin of the first anal fin |
AFH
Seq. Order: | 14 |
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Data Storage Type: | number |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Straight line measurement in CM of the height of the first anal fin |
Unit of Measure: | cm |
Relationship
Seq. Order: | 15 |
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Data Storage Type: | number |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
=AFA divided by AFH, rounded to one decimal place. |
AFA_LJFL
Seq. Order: | 16 |
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Data Storage Type: | number |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
=AFA divided by lower jaw fork length length |
DFSC
Seq. Order: | 17 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(2 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 2 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
First dorsal fin spine count |
AREA
Seq. Order: | 18 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE)3 |
Max Length: | 3 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
NMFS HMS Statistical area where this sample/observation was taken |
NUM_ID_CRITERIA
Seq. Order: | 19 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(1 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 1 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Number of ID criteria used to determine species ID. |
Allowed Values: | 1= only one identification criterion was used (either scale morphology or AFA/AFH relationship). 2= both scale morphology and AFA/AFH relationship used to determine species ID |
AFA_AFH_METHOD
Seq. Order: | 20 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(5 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 5 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Method used to determine the AFA/AFH relationship |
Allowed Values: | IMAGE=analysis done from image OBS=measured on board a vessel by an observer with a tape measure LAB=measured in the lab using a caliper |
Body_length_1
Seq. Order: | 21 |
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Data Storage Type: | number |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 1 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Body_girth_2
Seq. Order: | 22 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 2 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
First_predorsal_length_3
Seq. Order: | 23 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 3 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Second_predorsal_length_4
Seq. Order: | 24 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 4 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Prepectoral_length_5
Seq. Order: | 25 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 5 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Prepelvic_length_6
Seq. Order: | 26 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 6 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
First_preanal_length_7
Seq. Order: | 27 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 7 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Second_preanal_length_8
Seq. Order: | 28 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 8 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Orig_D1_to_orig_P1_9
Seq. Order: | 29 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 9 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Orig_D1_to_orig_P2_10
Seq. Order: | 30 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 10 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Orig_D2_to_orig_A2_11
Seq. Order: | 31 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 11 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Tip_mandible_to_anus
Seq. Order: | 32 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Unit of Measure: | mm |
Orig_P2_to_nape_13
Seq. Order: | 33 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 13 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Greatest_body_depth_14
Seq. Order: | 34 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 14 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Depth_at_orig_D1_15
Seq. Order: | 35 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 15 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Depth_at_orig_A1_16
Seq. Order: | 36 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 16 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Least_depth_cp_17
Seq. Order: | 37 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 17 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Width_at_P1_base_18
Seq. Order: | 38 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 18 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Width_at_A1_orig_19
Seq. Order: | 39 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 19 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Width_at_A2_orig_20
Seq. Order: | 40 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 20 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Width_cp_front_of_keels
Seq. Order: | 41 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Length_of_upper_keel_22
Seq. Order: | 42 |
---|---|
Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 22 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Length_of_lower_keel_23
Seq. Order: | 43 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 23 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Head_length_24
Seq. Order: | 44 |
---|---|
Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 24 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Snout_length_25
Seq. Order: | 45 |
---|---|
Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 25 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Bill_length_26
Seq. Order: | 46 |
---|---|
Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 26 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Maxillary_length_28
Seq. Order: | 47 |
---|---|
Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 28 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Orbit_diameter_29
Seq. Order: | 48 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 29 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Depth_of_bill_33
Seq. Order: | 49 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 33 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Width_of_bill_34
Seq. Order: | 50 |
---|---|
Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number for 34 details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Height_D1_39
Seq. Order: | 51 |
---|---|
Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 39 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Length_25th_D1_spine_40
Seq. Order: | 52 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 40 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Height_D2_41
Seq. Order: | 53 |
---|---|
Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 41 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Height_A1_42
Seq. Order: | 54 |
---|---|
Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 42 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Height_A2_43
Seq. Order: | 55 |
---|---|
Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 43 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Length_P1_44
Seq. Order: | 56 |
---|---|
Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 44 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Length_P2_45
Seq. Order: | 57 |
---|---|
Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm; see reference measurement number 45 for details: Rivas, L.R. (1956) Definitions and methods of measuring and counting in the billfishes (Istiophoridae, Xiphidae). Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf. Caribb. 6: 18-27. |
Length_last_D2_ray
Seq. Order: | 58 |
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Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm, length of second dorsal fin posterior ray |
Length_last_A2_ray
Seq. Order: | 59 |
---|---|
Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm, length of second anal fin posterior ray |
Orig_D1_to_Orig_D2
Seq. Order: | 60 |
---|---|
Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Measurement in mm, straight line between the origin of the first dorsal fin to the origin of the second dorsal fin. |
Anus_posterior_to_orig_A1
Seq. Order: | 61 |
---|---|
Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Straight line measurement in mm from the posterior opening of the vent to the anterior origin of the fisrt anal fin |
Anus_anterior_to_orig_A1
Seq. Order: | 62 |
---|---|
Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Straight line measurement in mm from the anterior opening of the vent to the anterior origin of the fisrt anal fin |
Dorsal_spines_D1
Seq. Order: | 63 |
---|---|
Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Count of spines on first dorsal fin |
Dorsal_rays_D1
Seq. Order: | 64 |
---|---|
Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Count of rays on first dorsal fin |
D1_elements
Seq. Order: | 65 |
---|---|
Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Total elements (spines + rays) on first dorsal fin |
Anal_spines_A1
Seq. Order: | 66 |
---|---|
Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Count of spines on first anal fin |
Anal_rays_A1
Seq. Order: | 67 |
---|---|
Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Count of rays on first anal fin |
A1_elements
Seq. Order: | 68 |
---|---|
Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Total elements (spines + rays) on first anal fin |
Pectoral_rays
Seq. Order: | 69 |
---|---|
Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Count of rays on pectoral fin |
Precaudal_vertebrae
Seq. Order: | 70 |
---|---|
Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Count of precaudal vertebrae |
Caudal_vertebrae
Seq. Order: | 71 |
---|---|
Data Storage Type: | VARCHAR2(4 BYTE) |
Max Length: | 4 |
Required: | No |
Primary Key: | No |
Status: | Active |
Description: |
Count of caudal vertebrae |
Support Roles
Data Steward
Date Effective From: | 2004-07-01 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Person): | Beerkircher, Larry |
Address: |
75 Virginia Beach Drive Miami, FL 33149 |
Email Address: | lawrence.r.beerkircher@noaa.gov |
Phone: | 305-361-4290 |
Contact Instructions: |
Email best. Office phone is 305-361-4290 |
Distributor
Date Effective From: | 2004 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Person): | Beerkircher, Larry |
Address: |
75 Virginia Beach Drive Miami, FL 33149 |
Email Address: | lawrence.r.beerkircher@noaa.gov |
Phone: | 305-361-4290 |
Metadata Contact
Date Effective From: | 2004 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Person): | Beerkircher, Larry |
Address: |
75 Virginia Beach Drive Miami, FL 33149 |
Email Address: | lawrence.r.beerkircher@noaa.gov |
Phone: | 305-361-4290 |
Point of Contact
Date Effective From: | 2004 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Person): | Beerkircher, Larry |
Address: |
75 Virginia Beach Drive Miami, FL 33149 |
Email Address: | lawrence.r.beerkircher@noaa.gov |
Phone: | 305-361-4290 |
Catalog Details
Catalog Item ID: | 27932 |
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GUID: | gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:27932 |
Metadata Record Created By: | Larry Beerkircher |
Metadata Record Created: | 2015-10-13 08:45+0000 |
Metadata Record Last Modified By: | SysAdmin InPortAdmin |
Metadata Record Last Modified: | 2022-08-09 17:11+0000 |
Metadata Record Published: | 2021-05-06 |
Owner Org: | SEFSC |
Metadata Publication Status: | Published Externally |
Do Not Publish?: | N |
Metadata Last Review Date: | 2021-05-06 |
Metadata Review Frequency: | 1 Year |
Metadata Next Review Date: | 2022-05-06 |