30686 Data Set Published / External 3954 Galveston Fisheries Ecology Projects Project Completed Densities of juvenile fishery species and other animals (all generally 100 mm total length) were summarized for shallow estuarine areas along coastal Texas and Louisiana. The purpose was to identify where these species live (delineate their habitat) and to analyze density patterns within habitats that would be useful in distinguishing EFH. Analyses were restricted to data collected with enclosure drop sampler techniques that have been shown to provide comparable density estimates among highly diverse shallow-water areas. Habitat types evaluated included Spartina alterniflora marsh edge (SAME), mixed-vegetation marsh edge, inner marsh (5 m from open water), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), oyster reefs, and shallow nonvegetated bottom (SNB). All habitat types are likely essential for some fishery species. The analysis highlighted many of the challenges confronted in determining habitat-use patterns and emphasized the need for additional systematic sampling to examine geographic variability in habitat use and to examine distribution patterns within habitats. However, in addition to analyses of intra-habitat densities, the identification of EFH requires information on functional relationships between fishery species and habitat characteristics. In a second paper, the nursery role of salt marshes was examined for transient nekton by searching the global literature for data on density, growth, and survival of juvenile fishes and decapod crustaceans in marsh areas. We analyzed density data from 32 studies conducted world-wide using a meta-analyses to test hypotheses. Based on fish density, habitat types could be ranked from highest to lowest as: seagrass vegetated marsh edge, nonvegetated marsh, open water, macroalgae, oyster reefs vegetated inner marsh. However, patterns of habitat use varied among the various fishes and decapod crustaceans represented. Assess selection of estuarine habitats Theme PARR Exclusion Legacy Data Set Theme Densities Theme distribution Theme estuarine nurseries, Theme habitat Theme juvenile fishery species Theme meta analysis Temporal 1982-1999 Spatial Louisiana Spatial Texas Instrument drop sampler Southeast Fisheries Science Center Miami FL USA On The PARR Data Server Data Set Table (digital) Meter stick, thermometer, water pump 14 NOAA vessel Nets, drop sampler 54091 Published / External Completed Densities of juvenile fishery species and other animals (all generally <100 mm total length) were summarized for shallow estuarine areas along coastal Texas and Louisiana. The purpose was to identify where these species live (delineate their habitat) and to analyze density patterns within habitats that would be useful in distinguishing EFH. Analyses were restricted to data collected with enclosure ‘drop’sampler techniques that have been shown to provide comparable density estimates among highly diverse shallow-water areas. Habitat types evaluated included Spartina alterniflora marsh edge (SAME), mixed-vegetation marsh edge, inner marsh (>5 m from open water), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), oyster reefs, and shallow nonvegetated Minello, T.J. (1999) Nekton densities in shallow estuarine habitats of Texas and Louisiana and the identification of essential fish habitat. American Fisheries Society Symposium, 22, 43-75. Other Yes Densities of juvenile fishery species and other animals (all generally <100 mm total length) were summarized for shallow estuarine areas along coastal Texas and Louisiana. The purpose was to identify where these species live (delineate their habitat) and to analyze density patterns within habitats that would be useful in distinguishing EFH. Analyses were restricted to data collected with enclosure ‘drop’sampler techniques that have been shown to provide comparable density estimates among highly diverse shallow-water areas. Habitat types evaluated included Spartina alterniflora marsh edge (SAME), mixed-vegetation marsh edge, inner marsh (>5 m from open water), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), oyster reefs, and shallow nonvegetated Data Steward 2018 Person Ditty, James Jim.Ditty@noaa.gov 4700 Avenue U Galveston TX 77551-5997 409-766-3782 409-766-3508 Data Steward 1983 2017 Person Minello, Thomas J https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4544-3062 Retired Distributor 2018 Organization Southeast Fisheries Science Center SEFSC https://ror.org/0396y0w87 75 Virginia Beach Drive Miami FL 33149 USA (305)361-5761 https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/about/southeast-fisheries-science-center About SEFSC Online Resource 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST Metadata Contact 2018 Person Ditty, James Jim.Ditty@noaa.gov 4700 Avenue U Galveston TX 77551-5997 409-766-3782 409-766-3508 Metadata Contact 1983 2017 Person Minello, Thomas J https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4544-3062 Contact by email preferred. Point of Contact 2014 Person Baumer, Tim J tim.baumer@noaa.gov 4700 Avenue U Galveston TX 77551 409-766-3784 Contact by email preferred. Ground Condition -95.09903 -94.41891 29.589704 29.180167 Gulf Of Mexico Range 1983 1992 Unclassified Open to everyone Download from provided link None https://grunt.sefsc.noaa.gov/parr/30686.zip 2018 Organization Southeast Fisheries Science Center https://ror.org/0396y0w87 30686.zip ONLINE RESOURCE parr/8598.zip Zip 0.01 Zip Not Chked https://www.int-res.com/articles/meps2003/246/m246p039.pdf 2018 Organization Southeast Fisheries Science Center https://ror.org/0396y0w87 m246p039.pdf Minello, T. J., K. W. Able, M. P. Weinstein, and C. G. Hays. 2003. Salt marshes as nurseries for nekton: Testing hypotheses on density, growth and survival through meta-analysis. Marine Ecology Progress Series 246: 39-59. doi:10.3354/meps246039 PDF PDF - Adobe Portable Document Format Uncompressed Not Chked https://fisheries.org/bookstore/all-titles/afs-symposia/x54022xm/ Homepage of Fisheries Symposium 22. Online Resource html Homepage of Fisheries Symposium 22. One can order Minello, T.J. (1999) Nekton densities in shallow estuarine habitats of Texas and Louisiana and the identification of essential fish habitat. American Fisheries Society Symposium, 22, 43-75. From this page Each sample was assigned a unique identification code. Field collected samples were tagged redundantly (e.g. one label inside of the collection vessel and a matching label attached to the outside of the vessel). The identifier and its associated information (e.g. date, location, habitat) was recorded on field data sheets. Once a sample arrived at the laboratory, the label remained with the sample throughout the various stages of sample processing. After data were entered into an Excel spreadsheet or similar database file, the information was printed out and compared against the field data sheets by two biologists. Corrections were made at this time and saved. The electronic file was also sorted and examined by the Lab Supervisor or other project personnel in a variety of ways to look for outliers, missing data, and other potential errors. No 0 Yes No No 180 Data is in use in current analysis To Be Determined 180 The data resides on a secure government network requiring multi-factor authentication for network access. 1 After sample collection, field data were entered into an Excel spreadsheet or database file (DBF) using database manager software. A text file was created to describe these data and associated variables. Entered data were checked against the field sheets by two biologists to minimize entry errors. Samples were processed in the laboratory, sorted, specimens identified and measured, and information was entered into an Excel spreadsheet or DBF file. Files were printed out and compared against original data sheets by two biologists for data entry errors. Corrections were made at this time, the electronic file was saved, and a back-up copy made. Hard copies of the QCd files were printed and stored in the project folder along with the original field and laboratory data sheets. The electronic file was also sorted and examined by the Lab Supervisor or other project personnel in a variety of ways to look for outliers, missing data, and other potential errors. Verified data files were then saved electronically on the Galveston Laboratory server and backed-up as needed. 54359 Document 54350 Document 54255 Document 54236 Document 54091 Entity gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:30686 Carlos Rivero 2016-02-11T06:54:18 SysAdmin InPortAdmin 2026-03-04T19:17:28 2021-10-21 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 No 2021-10-21 1 Year 2022-10-21