SEDAR Assessments
Project (PRJ) | Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC)GUID: gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:32137 | Updated: October 7, 2024 | Published / External
Item Identification
Title: | SEDAR Assessments |
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Status: | In Work |
Abstract: |
SouthEast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR) is the cooperative process by which stock assessment projects are conducted in NOAA Fisheries' Southeast Region. SEDAR was initiated to improve planning and coordination of stock assessment activities and to improve the quality and reliability of assessments. SEDAR strives to provide an open and transparent approach for development and review of the scientific information on fish stocks that is critical to management decision making.This data set contains the data inputs and estimates produced by stock assessment models |
Purpose: |
To develop management advice for domestic stocks in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and U.S. Caribbean |
Notes: |
This represents a vast amount of data inputs and outputs from stock assessments of 30-50 species (managed by U.S. Regional Management Councils) going back for several decades. As an assessment is documented in InPort, it will be published in InPort. SEDAR Working papers document the methods, datasets, and preliminary analyses that are under consideration at the various workshops and therefore do not necessarily represent final consensus opinions of workshop participants. Working paper findings and methods may change following workshop review. Working papers should not be cited without author permission |
Keywords
Theme Keywords
Thesaurus | Keyword |
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UNCONTROLLED | |
None | Assessments |
None | SEDAR |
Support Roles
Data Steward
Date Effective From: | 2002 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Person): | Cass-Calay, Shannon |
Address: |
75 Virginia Beach Drive Miami, FL 33149 USA |
Email Address: | shannon.calay@noaa.gov |
Phone: | 305-361-4231 |
Fax: | 305-361-4499 |
Contact Instructions: |
Contact by email preferred. |
Distributor
Date Effective From: | 2002 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Organization): | Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) |
Address: |
75 Virginia Beach Drive Miami, FL 33149 USA |
Phone: | (305)361-5761 |
URL: | https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/about/southeast-fisheries-science-center |
Business Hours: | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST |
Metadata Contact
Date Effective From: | 2002 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Person): | Cass-Calay, Shannon |
Address: |
75 Virginia Beach Drive Miami, FL 33149 USA |
Email Address: | shannon.calay@noaa.gov |
Phone: | 305-361-4231 |
Fax: | 305-361-4499 |
Contact Instructions: |
Contact by email preferred. |
Point of Contact
Date Effective From: | 2002 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Person): | Hoolihan, John |
Address: |
75 Virginia Beach Drive Miami, FL 33149 USA |
Email Address: | john.hoolihan@noaa.gov |
Phone: | 305-365-4116 |
Contact Instructions: |
Contact by email preferred. |
Extents
Currentness Reference: | Ground Condition |
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Extent Group 1
Extent Group 1 / Geographic Area 1
W° Bound: | -97 | |
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E° Bound: | -80 | |
N° Bound: | 30 | |
S° Bound: | 23 | |
Description |
Gulf Of Mexico, U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. South Atlantic (North Carolina To Florida) |
Extent Group 1 / Time Frame 1
Time Frame Type: | Continuing |
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Start: | 2002 |
Access Information
Security Class: | Unclassified |
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Data Access Procedure: |
Sedar information is available from the SEDAR website |
Data Access Constraints: |
None |
Data Use Constraints: |
Pay attention to constraints and limitations described on SEDAR website |
URLs
URL 1
URL: | http://sedarweb.org/ |
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URL Type: |
Online Resource
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Description: |
Homepage of SEDAR |
URL 2
URL: | http://sedarweb.org/find-by-species |
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Name: | Find a SEDAR Assessment By Species |
URL Type: |
Online Resource
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URL 3
URL: | https://sedarweb.org/documents/ |
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Name: | SEDAR documents Search Page |
URL Type: |
Online Resource
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Description: |
Search Engine For SEDAR Documents |
URL 4
URL: | https://sedarweb.org/documents/attachment-6-research-track-benchmark-operational-assessment-topical-working-group-guidance-document/ |
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Name: | Research Track, Benchmark, and Operational Assessment Process Guidance Document September 2023 |
URL Type: |
Online Resource
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Description: |
Describes SEDAR Types Of SEDAR Assessments |
URL 5
URL: | https://sedarweb.org/documents/attachment-7-summary-of-sedar-grant-funding/ |
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Name: | Attachment 7: Summary of SEDAR Grant Funding |
URL Type: |
Online Resource
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Description: |
Summary of SEDAR Grant Funding 2020-2023 |
URL 6
URL: | https://restoreactscienceprogram.noaa.gov/projects/red-tide-and-reef-fish-modeling |
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Name: | Red Tide and Reef Fish Modeling |
URL Type: |
Online Resource
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Description: |
Operationalizing the West Florida Shelf ecosystem model and application to red tides, stock assessment, and catch advice for Gulf of Mexico reef fish The project team will update and improve upon an ecosystem model of the West Florida Shelf to account for red tide mortality when assessing Gulf of Mexico reef fish. The project will develop new approaches to map red tides using satellites, and biogeochemical models to map oxygen concentrations in relation to red tides. These products will be incorporated into a spatially explicit fisheries ecosystem model to estimate red tide mortality on valuable commercial and recreational species. |
Data Quality
Quality Control Procedures Employed: |
SEDAR assessment projects follow one of three approaches approved by the Steering Committee: benchmark, standard and update. Each provides a peer reviewed stock assessment, they simply vary in the details of how the project is managed as well as the time and analyses required. The Benchmark Approach is used to develop first-time assessments for stocks and to incorporate new datasets or new analytical methods into existing assessments. In this case, a panel or group of independent experts reviews the data and assessment to determine if the methods applied are scientifically sound. The standard approach is used to incorporate recent information into existing assessments. Peer review of standard assessments is provided by a Cooperators technical panel such as a Council Scientific and Statistical Committee. The update approach is used strictly to incorporate the most recent information into assessment analyses. Updates only allow for applying additional years of data to an existing assessment. Similar to the Standard process, peer review is provided by a Cooperators technical panel such as a Council Scientific and Statistical Committee. |
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Acronyms
BOFFF | Big Old Fat Fecund Female |
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CPUE | Catch Per Unit Effort |
SEDAR | SouthEast Data, Assessment, and Review |
SSC | Science and Statistcal Committee |
TOR | Terms Of Reference |
TWG | Topical Working Groups |
FAQs
FAQ 1
Date: | 2015-02-01 00:00:00 |
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Author: | John Carmichael |
Question: |
What organizations are involved with SEDAR |
Answer: |
A number of agencies, or “Cooperators”, are involved in the SEDAR process. These agencies include: the South Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Councils (FMC); NOAA Fisheries Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC), NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office (SERO), and the Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Division; and the Atlantic and Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commissions (ASMFC and GSMFC). SEDAR also relies on state agencies and universities throughout the region for research, data collection and stock assessment expertise. |
FAQ 2
Date: | 2015-02-01 00:00:00 |
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Author: | John Carmichael |
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What is SEDAR ? |
Answer: |
The Southeast Data, Assessment and Review (SEDAR) process is a cooperative effort to improve stock assessments in the Southeast Region. The purpose of SEDAR is to: improve the quality and reliability of fishery stock assessments in the southeastern United States; increase the relevance of research and monitoring programs in the region; increase participation in the assessment process; and provide the best available science. |
FAQ 3
Date: | 2015-02-01 00:00:00 |
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Author: | John Carmichael |
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Who is in charge of SEDAR ? |
Answer: |
Oversight of the SEDAR program is provided by the SEDAR Steering Committee. This Committee oversees the overall process and project scheduling. Each Cooperator listed above is represented on the Steering Committee. Specific members include: the NOAA Fisheries SEFSC Director; the NOAA Fisheries SERO Administrator; the Executive Directors and Chairmen of the three Regional Councils; the HMS Division Chief; and the Executive Directors of the ASMFC and the GSMFC |
FAQ 4
Date: | 2015-02-01 00:00:00 |
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Author: | John Carmichael |
Question: |
What does SEDAR do ? |
Answer: |
SEDAR brings together scientists, researchers, data collectors and managers, fishermen and constituent representatives to participate in the development and review of stock assessments. Most SEDAR activities are conducted by appointed panels and in-person workshops or webinars. The primary objective of the panels is stock assessment analyses for Cooperators. SEDAR also provides a venue for addressing data and procedural issues that are relevant to multiple assessments through its Procedure Workshops series. |
FAQ 5
Date: | 2015-02-01 00:00:00 |
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Author: | John Carmichael |
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Can fishermen take part in SEDAR? |
Answer: |
Yes. SEDAR is an open, Council process. All meetings are open to the public. In addition, Cooperators can appoint fishermen and other constituent representatives to SEDAR panels. |
FAQ 6
Date: | 2015-02-01 00:00:00 |
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Author: | John Carmichael |
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How can I participate in the SEDAR process? |
Answer: |
SEDAR provides considerable opportunities for participation. Each Cooperator appoints participants to the various workshop panels or groups required for assessment projects under its jurisdiction. Additionally, because it is a Council process, all SEDAR workshops and activities are open to public attendance. Public comment may be taken during SEDAR workshops. Written comment may be submitted to the Cooperator or directly through SEDAR. |
FAQ 7
Date: | 2015-02-01 00:00:00 |
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Author: | John Carmichael |
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How are people appointed to the SEDAR process? |
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Cooperators appoint participants to the SEDAR panels for the stocks under their jurisdiction, and each Cooperator has its own process for making those appointments. Interested parties are advised to contact the Cooperator associated with a particular assessment to find out how they can get involved. |
FAQ 8
Date: | 2015-02-01 00:00:00 |
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Author: | John Carmichael |
Question: |
What is the difference between an assessment conducted under a benchmark, a standard, or an update approach? |
Answer: |
The benchmark approach is used to develop first-time assessments for stocks and to incorporate new datasets or new analytical methods into existing assessments. It is the most time-consuming and intensive approach, taking around 9 months to complete, and is structured around 3 stages: Data, Assessment, and Review. This approach involves consideration of all aspects of the assessment, including its input data and specific analyses. It also includes rigorous peer review by independent experts. Benchmark projects are uniquely numbered and often address multiple stocks. The standard approach is used to incorporate recent information into existing assessments. It is only used for stocks that have successfully been through the benchmark approach. The time allotted for standard projects ranges from 4 to 6 months. Existing input datasets are updated, and there is some leeway for consideration of new information and changes in model configuration. Standard projects typically include a single workshop that combines data evaluation and the assessment process. Peer review is provided by a Cooperator's technical panel such as a Council Scientific and Statistical Committee. SEDAR standard projects are uniquely numbered and seldom include more than a single stock The update approach, used strictly to incorporate the most recent information into assessment analyses, is the most rapid of the three approaches. Updates only allow for applying additional years of data to an existing assessment and are typically completed in around 3 months. No workshops are convened and no SEDAR panels are involved; instead the lead analytical agency obtains the recent information and updates the analytical model accordingly. Similar to the Standard process, peer review is provided by a Cooperator's technical panel such as a Council Scientific and Statistical Committee. SEDAR update projects are not numbered. They are listed by the year of the update with the Benchmark or Standard process documentation which developed the model framework that is updated. A particular assessment framework may be updated several times. For example, project 1, the first SEDAR assessment, developed an assessment of South Atlantic red porgy that has been updated in 2006 and 2012. |
FAQ 9
Date: | 2015-02-01 00:00:00 |
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Author: | John Carmichael |
Question: |
How can I find a report or document from a particular assessment? |
Answer: |
Documentation for each assessment is available on the SEDAR website: sedarweb.org. Assessments are listed according to their SEDAR project number. If you know the project number, you can use the ‘SEDAR Project Quick-links’ or visit the ‘SEDAR Assessments’ page under the ‘SEDAR Projects’ menu. If you do not know the project number for a particular assessment, you can search for a project by species or Cooperator in the ‘Find a Project’ menu or look up the project number on the SEDAR Project List, available on the home page or under the ‘About’ menu. |
FAQ 10
Date: | 2015-02-01 00:00:00 |
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Author: | John Carmichael |
Question: |
Is there a comprehensive list of all of the SEDAR assessments? |
Answer: |
The SEDAR Project List, available on the home page or under the ‘About’ menu, provides a quick reference for past and future assessments. It contains information on the species and regions assessed, terminal year of data, assessment approach, and project start and completion date. This list is updated annually following the fall SEDAR Steering Committee meeting. |
FAQ 11
Date: | 2015-02-01 00:00:00 |
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Author: | John Carmichael |
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How are species selected for an assessment? |
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Each Cooperator identifies short-term and long-term assessment priorities, using a process of their choosing. The Steering Committee then decides how Cooperator priorities will be balanced with overall regional workload to determine the timing of individual assessments. Assessments are typically scheduled two years in advance, with longer term priority stocks also indicated to allow researchers to develop updated inputs and to assess the techniques and models for use in the assessments. |
FAQ 12
Date: | 2015-02-01 00:00:00 |
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Author: | John Carmichael |
Question: |
Is there a comprehensive list of all of the SEDAR assessments? |
Answer: |
The SEDAR Project List, available on the home page or under the ‘About’ menu, provides a quick reference for past and future assessments. It contains information on the species and regions assessed, terminal year of data, assessment approach, and project start and completion date. This list is updated annually following the fall SEDAR Steering Committee meeting. |
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Catalog Details
Catalog Item ID: | 32137 |
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GUID: | gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:32137 |
Metadata Record Created By: | Lee M Weinberger |
Metadata Record Created: | 2016-04-07 00:16+0000 |
Metadata Record Last Modified By: | Lee M Weinberger |
Metadata Record Last Modified: | 2024-10-07 10:50+0000 |
Metadata Record Published: | 2020-05-12 |
Owner Org: | SEFSC |
Metadata Publication Status: | Published Externally |
Do Not Publish?: | N |
Metadata Last Review Date: | 2020-05-12 |
Metadata Review Frequency: | 1 Year |
Metadata Next Review Date: | 2021-05-12 |