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RESTORE Sponsored Research Project: Cooperative monitoring program for spawning aggregations in the Gulf of Mexico

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GUID: gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:54956  |  Updated: October 17, 2023  |  Published / External 
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Summary

RESTORE Science Program

Short Citation
National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, 2024: RESTORE Sponsored Research Project: Cooperative monitoring program for spawning aggregations in the Gulf of Mexico, https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/54956.
Full Citation Examples

Abstract

This project compiled and evaluated existing information on fish spawning aggregations in the Gulf of Mexico as the basis to design a cooperative, Gulf-wide conservation and monitoring program focused on fish spawning aggregations. The investigators compiled existing biological and fisheries information for Gulf of Mexico species known or likely to form spawning aggregations and identified existing datasets and monitoring programs in the Gulf of Mexico that could inform regional monitoring of spawning aggregations.

Distribution Information

  • Bathymetry Inventory Map shows key elements for studying fish spawning aggregations: bathymetry and habitat information.

  • Heyman, W., S. Kobara, B. Erisman, C. Biggs, N. Farmer, S. Lowerre-Barbieri, M. Karnauskas, and J. Brenner. (2017). Cooperative monitoring program for spawning aggregations in the Gulf of Mexico: Fish Spawning Aggregation Map. Version 2017.12. Available from GCOOS Web site: http://geo.gcoos.org/restore

  • XLS - Microsoft Excel

    Biggs, C., B. Erisman, W. Heyman, S.Kobara, N. Farmer, S. Lowerre-Barbieri, M. Karnauskas, and J. Brenner. (2018). Cooperative monitoring program for spawning aggregations in the Gulf of Mexico: Life History and Spawning Behavior. Version 2018.07. Available from GCOOS Web site: http://geo.gcoos.org/restore

  • XLS - Microsoft Excel

    Biggs, C., B. Erisman, W. Heyman, S.Kobara, N. Farmer, S. Lowerre-Barbieri, M. Karnauskas, and J. Brenner. (2018). Cooperative monitoring program for spawning aggregations in the Gulf of Mexico: Management Parameters. Version 2018.03. Available from GCOOS Web site: http://geo.gcoos.org/restore

  • XLS - Microsoft Excel

    Biggs, C., B. Erisman, W. Heyman, S.Kobara, N. Farmer, S. Lowerre-Barbieri, M. Karnauskas, and J. Brenner. (2017). Cooperative monitoring program for spawning aggregations in the Gulf of Mexico: References. Version 2017.12. Available from GCOOS Web site: http://geo.gcoos.org/restore

  • XLS - Microsoft Excel

    Biggs, C., B. Erisman, W. Heyman, S.Kobara, N. Farmer, S. Lowerre-Barbieri, M. Karnauskas, and J. Brenner. (2018). Cooperative monitoring program for spawning aggregations in the Gulf of Mexico: Spawning Seasons. Version 2018.07. Available from GCOOS Web site: http://geo.gcoos.org/restore

  • 28 web pages for study fish species: Almaco Jack, Black Drum, Black Grouper, Cubera Snapper, Gag, Goliath Grouper, Gray Triggerfish, Greater Amberjack, Hogfish, King Mackerel, Mutton Snapper, Nassau Grouper, Red Drum, Red Grouper, Red Snapper, Scamp, Sheepshead, Snowy Grouper, Southern Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Hind, Spotted Seatrout, Tilefish, Vermilion Snapper, Warsaw Grouper, Yellowedge Grouper, Yellowfin Grouper, Yellowmouth Grouper

Access Constraints:

None

Use Constraints:

None

Controlled Theme Keywords

FISH, FISHERIES, SPECIES LIFE HISTORY

Child Items

No Child Items for this record.

Contact Information

Point of Contact
NCCOS Scientific Data Coordinator
NCCOS.data@noaa.gov

Metadata Contact
NCCOS Scientific Data Coordinator
NCCOS.data@noaa.gov

Extents

Geographic Area 1

-98° W, -82° E, 31° N, 18° S

Time Frame 1
2015-09 - 2018-08

Item Identification

Title: RESTORE Sponsored Research Project: Cooperative monitoring program for spawning aggregations in the Gulf of Mexico
Short Name: Project: Erisman, Spawning Aggregations
Status: Completed
Creation Date: 2017
Publication Date: 2017
Abstract:

This project compiled and evaluated existing information on fish spawning aggregations in the Gulf of Mexico as the basis to design a cooperative, Gulf-wide conservation and monitoring program focused on fish spawning aggregations. The investigators compiled existing biological and fisheries information for Gulf of Mexico species known or likely to form spawning aggregations and identified existing datasets and monitoring programs in the Gulf of Mexico that could inform regional monitoring of spawning aggregations.

Purpose:

Fish spawning aggregations are a key component to maintaining a sustainable fish population. However, very little is known about where the aggregations occur or the behavior of these aggregations. Both commercial and recreational fishermen are concerned that they are unknowingly targeting these sites and this could lead to reduced fish populations.

The goal of this study was to synthesize information on fish spawning aggregations to identify potential hotspots for aggregations. The investigators synthesized this information and convened a regional workshop for stakeholders to prioritize a suite of species, habitats, monitoring methods, and areas of research moving forward. The investigators also engaged in a comprehensive outreach and data-sharing program to ensure all data and project outputs are available to inform management. This will inform managers as they develop their next steps for monitoring and potentially managing these aggregations. This information will also be incorporated into the stock assessment process for fishery management.

This project was led by the University of Texas at Austin in partnership with LGL Ecological Research Associates, Inc., Texas A&M University, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, The Nature Conservancy, the NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center, and the NOAA Southeast Regional Office.

This project was funded by the NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) RESTORE Science Program under award NA15NOS4510230 to the University of Texas at Austin.

Keywords

Theme Keywords

Thesaurus Keyword
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
EARTH SCIENCE > AGRICULTURE > AGRICULTURAL AQUATIC SCIENCES > FISHERIES
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
EARTH SCIENCE > BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION > ANIMALS/VERTEBRATES > FISH
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
EARTH SCIENCE > BIOSPHERE > ECOLOGICAL DYNAMICS > SPECIES/POPULATION INTERACTIONS > SPECIES LIFE HISTORY
UNCONTROLLED
NCCOS Keywords NCCOS Research Data Type > Derived Data Product
NCCOS Keywords NCCOS Sponsored Research > RESTORE Science Program
NCCOS Keywords RESTORE Research Priority > Living Coastal and Marine Resources
NCCOS Keywords RESTORE Research Topic > Food Web Dynamics
NCCOS Keywords RESTORE Research Topic > Habitat Utilization
NCCOS Keywords RESTORE Research Topic > Protected Areas

Spatial Keywords

Thesaurus Keyword
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN > GULF OF MEXICO
UNCONTROLLED
NCCOS Keywords NCCOS Research Location > U.S. States and Territories > Alabama
NCCOS Keywords NCCOS Research Location > U.S. States and Territories > Florida
NCCOS Keywords NCCOS Research Location > U.S. States and Territories > Louisiana
NCCOS Keywords NCCOS Research Location > U.S. States and Territories > Mississippi
NCCOS Keywords NCCOS Research Location > U.S. States and Territories > Texas
NCCOS Keywords NCCOS Research Location > Region > Gulf of Mexico

Physical Location

Organization: National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
City: Silver Spring
State/Province: MD

Data Set Information

Data Set Scope Code: Data Set
Data Presentation Form: Document, Map, Table

Support Roles

Data Steward

CC ID: 802100
Date Effective From: 2018
Date Effective To:
Contact (Position): NCCOS Scientific Data Coordinator
Email Address: NCCOS.data@noaa.gov

Distributor

CC ID: 857934
Date Effective From: 2018
Date Effective To:
Contact (Organization): National Centers for Environmental Information - Stennis Space Center, Mississippi (NCEI-MS)
Address: Building 1021, Suite 1003
Stennis Space Center, MS 39529
Phone: (228) 688-2936

Distributor

CC ID: 857935
Date Effective From: 2017
Date Effective To:
Contact (Organization): Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS)
URL: Website home page

Metadata Contact

CC ID: 802103
Date Effective From: 2018
Date Effective To:
Contact (Position): NCCOS Scientific Data Coordinator
Email Address: NCCOS.data@noaa.gov

Point of Contact

CC ID: 802104
Date Effective From: 2018
Date Effective To:
Contact (Position): NCCOS Scientific Data Coordinator
Email Address: NCCOS.data@noaa.gov
Contact Instructions:

Nick Farmer, NOAA Southeast Regional Office, nick.farmer@noaa.gov

Frank Parker, NOAA RESTORE Science Program, frank.parker@noaa.gov

View Historical Support Roles

Extents

Extent Group 1

Extent Group 1 / Geographic Area 1

CC ID: 802098
W° Bound: -98
E° Bound: -82
N° Bound: 31
S° Bound: 18

Extent Group 1 / Time Frame 1

CC ID: 802097
Time Frame Type: Range
Start: 2015-09
End: 2018-08

Access Information

Security Class: Unclassified
Data Access Procedure:

Download from website
Data Access Constraints:

None
Data Use Constraints:

None

Distribution Information

Distribution 1

CC ID: 824885
Download URL: https://geo.gcoos.org/restore/bathymetry/
Distributor: Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS) (2017 - Present)
File Name: Bathymetry Inventory Map
Description:

Bathymetry Inventory Map shows key elements for studying fish spawning aggregations: bathymetry and habitat information.

Distribution 2

CC ID: 824881
Download URL: https://geo.gcoos.org/restore/fsamap/
Distributor: Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS) (2017 - Present)
File Name: FSA areas in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico
Description:

Heyman, W., S. Kobara, B. Erisman, C. Biggs, N. Farmer, S. Lowerre-Barbieri, M. Karnauskas, and J. Brenner. (2017). Cooperative monitoring program for spawning aggregations in the Gulf of Mexico: Fish Spawning Aggregation Map. Version 2017.12. Available from GCOOS Web site: http://geo.gcoos.org/restore
File Type (Deprecated): map

Distribution 3

CC ID: 802160
Download URL: https://geo.gcoos.org/restore/life_history/
Distributor: Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS) (2017 - Present)
File Name: Life History and Spawning Behavior
Description:

Biggs, C., B. Erisman, W. Heyman, S.Kobara, N. Farmer, S. Lowerre-Barbieri, M. Karnauskas, and J. Brenner. (2018). Cooperative monitoring program for spawning aggregations in the Gulf of Mexico: Life History and Spawning Behavior. Version 2018.07. Available from GCOOS Web site: http://geo.gcoos.org/restore
File Type (Deprecated): xls
Distribution Format: XLS - Microsoft Excel

Distribution 4

CC ID: 802161
Download URL: https://geo.gcoos.org/restore/managements/
Distributor: Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS) (2017 - Present)
File Name: Fisheries and Management Parameters
Description:

Biggs, C., B. Erisman, W. Heyman, S.Kobara, N. Farmer, S. Lowerre-Barbieri, M. Karnauskas, and J. Brenner. (2018). Cooperative monitoring program for spawning aggregations in the Gulf of Mexico: Management Parameters. Version 2018.03. Available from GCOOS Web site: http://geo.gcoos.org/restore
File Type (Deprecated): xls
Distribution Format: XLS - Microsoft Excel

Distribution 5

CC ID: 802162
Download URL: https://geo.gcoos.org/restore/references/
Distributor: Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS) (2017 - Present)
File Name: References
Description:

Biggs, C., B. Erisman, W. Heyman, S.Kobara, N. Farmer, S. Lowerre-Barbieri, M. Karnauskas, and J. Brenner. (2017). Cooperative monitoring program for spawning aggregations in the Gulf of Mexico: References. Version 2017.12. Available from GCOOS Web site: http://geo.gcoos.org/restore

File Type (Deprecated): xls
Distribution Format: XLS - Microsoft Excel

Distribution 6

CC ID: 802159
Download URL: https://geo.gcoos.org/restore/spawning_seasons/
Distributor: Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS) (2017 - Present)
File Name: Spawning Seasons
Description:

Biggs, C., B. Erisman, W. Heyman, S.Kobara, N. Farmer, S. Lowerre-Barbieri, M. Karnauskas, and J. Brenner. (2018). Cooperative monitoring program for spawning aggregations in the Gulf of Mexico: Spawning Seasons. Version 2018.07. Available from GCOOS Web site: http://geo.gcoos.org/restore

File Type (Deprecated): xls
Distribution Format: XLS - Microsoft Excel

Distribution 7

CC ID: 824882
Download URL: https://geo.gcoos.org/restore/species_profiles/
Distributor: Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS) (2017 - Present)
File Name: Species Profiles
Description:

28 web pages for study fish species: Almaco Jack, Black Drum, Black Grouper, Cubera Snapper, Gag, Goliath Grouper, Gray Triggerfish, Greater Amberjack, Hogfish, King Mackerel, Mutton Snapper, Nassau Grouper, Red Drum, Red Grouper, Red Snapper, Scamp, Sheepshead, Snowy Grouper, Southern Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Hind, Spotted Seatrout, Tilefish, Vermilion Snapper, Warsaw Grouper, Yellowedge Grouper, Yellowfin Grouper, Yellowmouth Grouper

URLs

URL 1

CC ID: 802163
URL: https://restoreactscienceprogram.noaa.gov/projects/spawning-aggregations
Name: Spawning Aggregations
URL Type:
Online Resource
Description:

RESTORE Research Project Webpage: Cooperative monitoring program for spawning aggregations in the Gulf of Mexico: an assessment of existing information, data gaps and research priorities

URL 2

CC ID: 802164
URL: https://geo.gcoos.org/restore/
Name: Fish Spawning Aggregations in the Gulf of Mexico
URL Type:
Online Resource
Description:

Kobara, S., B. Erisman, W. Heyman, C. Biggs, N. Farmer, S. Lowerre-Barbieri, M. Karnauskas, and J. Brenner. 2017. Cooperative monitoring program for spawning aggregations in the Gulf of Mexico: data portal. Version 1.0 GCOOS, USA.

URL 3

CC ID: 802169
URL: https://cdn.coastalscience.noaa.gov/restore/restore_tagbottom.png
Name: RESTORE Science Program
URL Type:
Browse Graphic
RESTORE Science Program
Description:

RESTORE Science Program Logo

URL 4

CC ID: 824889
URL: https://www.scrfa.org/
Name: Science and Conservation of Fish Aggregations (SCRFA)
URL Type:
Online Resource
Description:

Science and Conservation of Fish Aggregations (SCRFA) Website

URL 5

CC ID: 824890
URL: https://maps.migratoryblueways.org/
Name: Migratory Species Conservation Projects
URL Type:
Online Resource
Description:

The Nature Conservancy Website

URL 6

CC ID: 824894
URL: http://fisheries.utexas.edu/portfolio-item/spawning-aggregations-of-the-gulf-of-mexico/
Name: Cooperative Monitoring Program for Spawning Aggregations in the Gulf of Mexico: An Assessment of Existing Information, Data Gaps and Research Priorities
URL Type:
Online Resource
Description:

University of Texas Marine Science Institute, Coastal Fisheries Research Program Website

URL 7

CC ID: 824895
URL: http://www.lgl.com/en/publications
Name: LGL Publications
URL Type:
Online Resource
Description:

LGL Limited Website

Data Quality

Completeness Report:

For details, see Distribution Information.
Quality Control Procedures Employed:

For details of data quality control methods, see Lineage Sources. All users should independently analyze the datasets according to their own needs and standards to determine data usability.

Data Management

Have Resources for Management of these Data Been Identified?: No
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: 1 year
Actual or Planned Long-Term Data Archive Location: Other
Approximate Delay Between Data Collection and Archiving: 1 year
How Will the Data Be Protected from Accidental or Malicious Modification or Deletion Prior to Receipt by the Archive?:

NCCOS IT Policy

Lineage

Lineage Statement:

This project compiled and evaluated existing information on fish spawning aggregations in the Gulf of Mexico as the basis to design a cooperative, Gulf-wide conservation and monitoring program focused on fish spawning aggregations. The investigators compiled existing biological and fisheries information for Gulf of Mexico species known or likely to form spawning aggregations and identified existing datasets and monitoring programs in the Gulf of Mexico that could inform regional monitoring of spawning aggregations. The investigators synthesized this information and convened a regional workshop for stakeholders to prioritize a suite of species, habitats, monitoring methods, and areas of research moving forward. The investigators also engaged in a comprehensive outreach and data-sharing program to ensure all data and project outputs are available to inform management.

Sources

1. Biggs, C., B. Erisman, W. Heyman, S.Kobara, N. Farmer, S. Lowerre-Barbieri, M. Karnauskas, and J. Brenner. 2017. Species selection for evaluation with spawning aggregation and fisheries management criteria. Cooperative monitoring program for spawning aggregations in the Gulf of Mexico. Version 2017.4. Available from GCOOS Web site: http://geo.gcoos.org/restore/selection_criteria

CC ID: 802165
Citation URL: http://geo.gcoos.org/restore/selection_criteria
Citation URL Name: Species selection for evaluation with spawning aggregation and fisheries management criteria
Citation URL Description:

Report

2. Heyman, W., B. Erisman, N. Farmer, S. Kobara, C. Biggs, E. Reed, S. Lowerre-Barbieri, A. Cantrell, W. Warner, M. Karnauskas. 2017. Workshop Report - Cooperative monitoring program for spawning aggregations in the Gulf of Mexico: an assessment of existing information, data gaps and research priorities. Report submitted to the NOAA RESTORE Act Science Program. 14 pp. Available from GCOOS Web site: https://geo.gcoos.org/restore/workshop2016

CC ID: 802166
Citation URL: https://geo.gcoos.org/restore/workshop2016
Citation URL Name: Workshop Report
Citation URL Description:

Report

3. Heyman, W.D., B. Erisman, S. Kobara, N.A. Farmer, C. Biggs, K. McCain, S. Lowerre-Barbieri, M. Karnauskus, Jorge Brenner, and S. Fulton. 2017. Cooperative Research and Monitoring Protocols for Fish Spawning Aggregations in the Wider Gulf of Mexico. LGL Ecological Research Associates, Inc. Bryan, TX. 37 p. Available from GCOOS Web site: https://geo.gcoos.org/restore/monitoring_protocol

CC ID: 802167
Citation URL: https://geo.gcoos.org/restore/monitoring_protocol
Citation URL Name: Monitoring Protocols
Citation URL Description:

Report

4. Grüss, A., C. Biggs, W.D. Heyman, and B. Erisman. 2018. Prioritizing monitoring and conservation efforts for fish spawning aggregations in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Scientific Reports, 8:8473. doi:10.1038/s41598-018-26898-0

CC ID: 824898
Citation URL: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-26898-0
Citation URL Description:

Journal Article

Acquisition Information

Instruments

Instrument Unavailable Reason: Not Applicable

Platforms

Platform Unavailable Reason: Not Applicable

Catalog Details

Catalog Item ID: 54956
GUID: gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:54956
Metadata Record Created By: Jessica Morgan
Metadata Record Created: 2018-11-27 15:56+0000
Metadata Record Last Modified By: SysAdmin InPortAdmin
Metadata Record Last Modified: 2023-10-17 16:12+0000
Metadata Record Published: 2018-12-10
Owner Org: NCCOS
Metadata Publication Status: Published Externally
Do Not Publish?: N
Metadata Last Review Date: 2018-12-10
Metadata Review Frequency: 1 Year
Metadata Next Review Date: 2019-12-10