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RESTORE Sponsored Research Project: Evaluation of Gulf of Mexico oceanographic observation networks impact assessment on ecosystem management and recommendation

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GUID: gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:57433  |  Updated: April 1, 2025  |  Published / External 
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Summary

RESTORE Science Program

Short Citation
National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, 2025: RESTORE Sponsored Research Project: Evaluation of Gulf of Mexico oceanographic observation networks impact assessment on ecosystem management and recommendation, https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/57433.
Full Citation Examples

Abstract

This project will assess Gulf of Mexico observation networks from an ecosystem management perspective, based on an approach that has been successfully used to assess the capacity of ocean observing networks to effectively monitor ocean circulation. The study will partner with resource managers and experts on the Gulf of Mexico and Florida Keys to quantify the impact of specific observations on regional ecosystem models to evaluate how existing networks are useful for ecosystem management, as well as for identifying observational gaps. An important project outcome will be recommendations on how to improve observing networks in the Gulf of Mexico to better support resource management.

Distribution Information

  • Ecosystem Model

    McEachron, L., M. Le Hénaff, and D. Otis. 2019. NOAA RESTORE Science Program: Evaluation of Gulf of Mexico oceanographic observation networks, impact assessment on ecosystem management and recommendations: Spatio-Temporal Ecosystem Modeling (NCEI Accession 0205678). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. doi:10.25921/rfds-mj82

  • Hydro Model

    Le Henaff, M., and H. Kang. 2019. Evaluation of Gulf of Mexico oceanographic observation network, impact assessment on ecosystem management and recommendations: Simulated Current Velocity, Temperature, Salinity and Elevation from Hydrodynamic Modeling for 2015 (NCEI Accession 0194303). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. doi:10.25921/yv1b-7b75

Access Constraints:

None

Use Constraints:

None

Controlled Theme Keywords

COMMUNITY STRUCTURE, CORAL REEF, DYNAMIC VEGETATION/ECOSYSTEM MODELS, FISHERIES, OCEAN CURRENTS, OCEAN GENERAL CIRCULATION MODELS (OGCM)/REGIONAL OCEAN MODELS, SALINITY, SEA SURFACE TOPOGRAPHY, WATER TEMPERATURE

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, -76.56° E, 31.89275° N, 18.09165° S

Time Frame 1
2015-09 - 2018-08

Item Identification

Title: RESTORE Sponsored Research Project: Evaluation of Gulf of Mexico oceanographic observation networks impact assessment on ecosystem management and recommendation
Short Name: Project: Le Henaff, Observing Systems and Ecosystem Management
Status: Completed
Creation Date: 2015
Publication Date: 2019
Abstract:

This project will assess Gulf of Mexico observation networks from an ecosystem management perspective, based on an approach that has been successfully used to assess the capacity of ocean observing networks to effectively monitor ocean circulation. The study will partner with resource managers and experts on the Gulf of Mexico and Florida Keys to quantify the impact of specific observations on regional ecosystem models to evaluate how existing networks are useful for ecosystem management, as well as for identifying observational gaps. An important project outcome will be recommendations on how to improve observing networks in the Gulf of Mexico to better support resource management.
Purpose:

Observation networks are used to monitor ocean circulation.These networks need to be optimized and improved to help resource managers effectively manage ecosystems. A better understanding of oceanic and atmospheric conditions and the resulting ecosystem models could be used for marine spatial planning efforts in areas such as National Marine Sanctuaries.

This project was led by University of Miami in partnership with University of South Florida and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

This project was funded by the NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) RESTORE Science Program under award NA15NOS4510226 to the University of Miami.

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 > BIOSPHERE > ECOLOGICAL DYNAMICS > COMMUNITY DYNAMICS > COMMUNITY STRUCTURE
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
EARTH SCIENCE > BIOSPHERE > ECOSYSTEMS > MARINE ECOSYSTEMS > REEF > CORAL REEF
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > OCEAN CIRCULATION > OCEAN CURRENTS
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > OCEAN TEMPERATURE > WATER TEMPERATURE
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > SALINITY/DENSITY > SALINITY
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > SEA SURFACE TOPOGRAPHY
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Service Keywords
EARTH SCIENCE SERVICES > MODELS > DYNAMIC VEGETATION/ECOSYSTEM MODELS
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Service Keywords
EARTH SCIENCE SERVICES > MODELS > OCEAN GENERAL CIRCULATION MODELS (OGCM)/REGIONAL OCEAN MODELS
UNCONTROLLED
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords U-MIAMI/RSMAS > Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords Models/Analyses > GCM > General Circulation Model
NCCOS Keywords NCCOS Sponsored Research > RESTORE Science Program
NCCOS Keywords RESTORE Research Data Type > Model

Spatial Keywords

Thesaurus Keyword
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA > UNITED STATES OF AMERICA > FLORIDA > FLORIDA KEYS
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN > GULF OF AMERICA
UNCONTROLLED
NCCOS Keywords RESTORE Research Location > Region > Gulf of Mexico
NCCOS Keywords RESTORE Research Location > U.S. States and Territories > Florida

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: 872707
Date Effective From: 2019
Date Effective To:
Contact (Position): NCCOS Scientific Data Coordinator
Email Address: NCCOS.data@noaa.gov

Distributor

CC ID: 872711
Date Effective From: 2019
Date Effective To:
Contact (Organization): NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
Email Address: ncei.info@noaa.gov
URL: NCEI Contact Information

Metadata Contact

CC ID: 872708
Date Effective From: 2019
Date Effective To:
Contact (Position): NCCOS Scientific Data Coordinator
Email Address: NCCOS.data@noaa.gov

Point of Contact

CC ID: 872709
Date Effective From: 2019
Date Effective To:
Contact (Position): NCCOS Scientific Data Coordinator
Email Address: NCCOS.data@noaa.gov
Contact Instructions:

Shay Viehman, shay.viehman@noaa.gov, NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science

Frank Parker, frank.parker@noaa.gov, NOAA RESTORE Science Program
View Historical Support Roles

Extents

Extent Group 1

Extent Group 1 / Geographic Area 1

CC ID: 872736
W° Bound: -98
E° Bound: -76.56
N° Bound: 31.89275
S° Bound: 18.09165

Extent Group 1 / Time Frame 1

CC ID: 872735
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: 888252
Start Date: 2019-12-03
End Date: Present
Download URL: https://doi.org/10.25921/rfds-mj82
Distributor: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) (2019 - Present)
File Name: Ecosystem Model
Description:

McEachron, L., M. Le Hénaff, and D. Otis. 2019. NOAA RESTORE Science Program: Evaluation of Gulf of Mexico oceanographic observation networks, impact assessment on ecosystem management and recommendations: Spatio-Temporal Ecosystem Modeling (NCEI Accession 0205678). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. doi:10.25921/rfds-mj82
File Type (Deprecated): NCEI Data Archive Accession

Distribution 2

CC ID: 872783
Start Date: 2019-08-29
End Date: Present
Download URL: https://doi.org/10.25921/yv1b-7b75
Distributor: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) (2019 - Present)
File Name: Hydro Model
Description:

Le Henaff, M., and H. Kang. 2019. Evaluation of Gulf of Mexico oceanographic observation network, impact assessment on ecosystem management and recommendations: Simulated Current Velocity, Temperature, Salinity and Elevation from Hydrodynamic Modeling for 2015 (NCEI Accession 0194303). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. doi:10.25921/yv1b-7b75
File Type (Deprecated): NCEI Data Archive Accession

URLs

URL 1

CC ID: 872720
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 2

CC ID: 872725
URL: https://restoreactscienceprogram.noaa.gov/projects/observing-systems-ecosystem-management
Name: Observing Systems and Ecosystem Management
URL Type:
Online Resource
Description:

RESTORE Research Project Webpage: Evaluation of Gulf of Mexico oceanographic observation networks impact assessment on ecosystem management and recommendation

URL 3

CC ID: 872830
URL: http://grafana.marine.usf.edu:3000/dashboard/db/fk-nms-early-alert-dashboard?orgId=2
Name: FKNMS Early-Alert Dashboard
URL Type:
Online Resource
Description:

University of South Florida (USF) Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) Early-Alert Dashboard

URL 4

CC ID: 888253
URL: http://grafana.marine.usf.edu:3000/dashboard/db/fgb-nms-early-alert-dashboard?orgId=2
Name: FGBNMS Early-Alert Dashboard
URL Type:
Online Resource
Description:

University of South Florida (USF) Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS) Early-Alert Dashboard

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:

The investigators will 1) assess the performance of existing observation networks to monitor the Gulf of Mexico from an ecosystem monitoring and management perspective, expanding the rigorous observing system evaluation approach implemented for physical oceanography monitoring; 2) investigate the connections between ocean physics, biogeochemistry and ecosystem dynamics; and 3) make recommendations to improve existing observing networks to address particular resource management objectives. The investigators will use existing ocean circulation and biogeochemical models, as well as observations of ocean circulation, chemistry, and biology from satellites and existing observing platforms in the water.

Sources

Androulidakis, Y., V.H. Kourafalou, M. Le Hénaff, H.-S. Kang, T. Sutton, S. Chen, C. Hu, and N. Ntaganou. 2019. Offshore Spreading of Mississippi Waters: Pathways and Vertical Structure Under Eddy Influence. Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans. doi:10.1029/2018JC014661

CC ID: 872831
Citation URL: https://doi.org/10.1029/2018JC014661
Citation URL Description:

Androulidakis, Y., V.H. Kourafalou, M. Le Hénaff, H.-S. Kang, T. Sutton, S. Chen, C. Hu, and N. Ntaganou. 2019. Offshore Spreading of Mississippi Waters: Pathways and Vertical Structure Under Eddy Influence. Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans. doi:10.1029/2018JC014661

Hiester, H.R., S.L. Morey, D.S. Dukhovskoy, E.P. Chassignet, V.H. Kourafalou, and C. Hu. 2016. A topological approach for quantitative comparisons of ocean model fields to satellite ocean color data. Methods in Oceanography, 17:232-250. doi:10.1016/j.mio.2016.09.005

CC ID: 872833
Citation URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mio.2016.09.005
Citation URL Description:

Hiester, H.R., S.L. Morey, D.S. Dukhovskoy, E.P. Chassignet, V.H. Kourafalou, and C. Hu. 2016. A topological approach for quantitative comparisons of ocean model fields to satellite ocean color data. Methods in Oceanography, 17:232-250. doi:10.1016/j.mio.2016.09.005

Kourafalou, V., Y. Androulidakis, M. Le Henaff, and H.S. Kang. 2017. The dynamics of Cuba Anticyclones (CubANs) and interaction with the Loop Current/Florida Current system. Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, 122(10):7897-7923. https://doi.org/10.1002/2017JC012928

CC ID: 872835
Citation URL: https://doi.org/10.1002/2017JC012928
Citation URL Description:

Kourafalou, V., Y. Androulidakis, M. Le Henaff, and H.S. Kang. 2017. The dynamics of Cuba Anticyclones (CubANs) and interaction with the Loop Current/Florida Current system. Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, 122(10):7897-7923. https://doi.org/10.1002/2017JC012928

Lamkin, J.T., M. Le Hénaff, R.H. Smith, and V.H. Kourafalou. 2019. Biophysical Interactions Driving Tuna Larvae Presence in Cuban Waters in the Gulf of Mexico-Recent Efforts by NOAA-SEFSC, NOAA-AOML and UM-RSMAS-CIMAS. In: McKinney, L.D., M. Besonen, and K. Withers [eds.], Proceedings: The Gulf of Mexico Workshop on International Research, March 29–30, 2017, Houston, Texas. OCS Study BOEM 2019-045. New Orleans, LA. 221 pp.

CC ID: 888254
Citation URL: https://espis.boem.gov/final%20reports/BOEM_2019-045.pdf
Citation URL Description:

Lamkin, J.T., M. Le Hénaff, R.H. Smith, and V.H. Kourafalou. 2019. Biophysical Interactions Driving Tuna Larvae Presence in Cuban Waters in the Gulf of Mexico-Recent Efforts by NOAA-SEFSC, NOAA-AOML and UM-RSMAS-CIMAS. In: McKinney, L.D., M. Besonen, and K. Withers [eds.], Proceedings: The Gulf of Mexico Workshop on International Research, March 29–30, 2017, Houston, Texas. OCS Study BOEM 2019-045. New Orleans, LA. 221 pp.

Le Hénaff, M., F.E. Muller-Karger, V.H. Kourafalou, D. Otis, K.A. Johnson, L. McEachron, and H.-S. Kang. 2019. Coral Mortality Event in the Flower Garden Banks of the Gulf of Mexico in July 2016: Local Hypoxia due to Cross-Shelf Transport of Coastal Flood Waters?. Continental Shelf Research, 103988. doi:10.1016/j.csr.2019.103988

CC ID: 888255
Citation URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csr.2019.103988
Citation URL Description:

Le Hénaff, M., F.E. Muller-Karger, V.H. Kourafalou, D. Otis, K.A. Johnson, L. McEachron, and H.-S. Kang. 2019. Coral Mortality Event in the Flower Garden Banks of the Gulf of Mexico in July 2016: Local Hypoxia due to Cross-Shelf Transport of Coastal Flood Waters?. Continental Shelf Research, 103988. doi:10.1016/j.csr.2019.103988

McCarthy, M.J., D.B. Otis, P. Méndez-Lázaro, and F.E. Muller-Karger. 2018. Water Quality Drivers in 11 Gulf of Mexico Estuaries. Remote Sensing. doi:10.3390/rs10020255

CC ID: 872832
Citation URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/rs10020255
Citation URL Description:

McCarthy, M.J., D.B. Otis, P. Méndez-Lázaro, and F.E. Muller-Karger. 2018. Water Quality Drivers in 11 Gulf of Mexico Estuaries. Remote Sensing. doi:10.3390/rs10020255

McCarthy, M.J., K.E. Colna, M.M. El-Mezayen, A.E. Laureano-Rosario, P. Méndez-Lázaro, D.B. Otis, G. Toro-Farmer, M. Vega-Rodriguez, and F.E. Muller-Karger. 2017. Satellite Remote Sensing for Coastal Management: A Review of Successful Applications. Environmental Management. doi:10.1007/s00267-017-0880-x

CC ID: 872834
Citation URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00267-017-0880-x
Citation URL Description:

McCarthy, M.J., K.E. Colna, M.M. El-Mezayen, A.E. Laureano-Rosario, P. Méndez-Lázaro, D.B. Otis, G. Toro-Farmer, M. Vega-Rodriguez, and F.E. Muller-Karger. 2017. Satellite Remote Sensing for Coastal Management: A Review of Successful Applications. Environmental Management. doi:10.1007/s00267-017-0880-x

Otis, D.B., M. Le Hénaff, V.H. Kourafalou, L. McEachron, and F.E. Muller-Karger. 2019. Mississippi River and Campeche Bank (Gulf of Mexico) Episodes of Cross-Shelf Export of Coastal Waters Observed with Satellites. Remote Sensing, 11(6):723. doi:10.3390/rs11060723

CC ID: 888256
Citation URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/rs11060723
Citation URL Description:

Otis, D.B., M. Le Hénaff, V.H. Kourafalou, L. McEachron, and F.E. Muller-Karger. 2019. Mississippi River and Campeche Bank (Gulf of Mexico) Episodes of Cross-Shelf Export of Coastal Waters Observed with Satellites. Remote Sensing, 11(6):723. doi:10.3390/rs11060723

Acquisition Information

Instruments

Instrument Unavailable Reason: Not Applicable

Platforms

Platform Unavailable Reason: Not Applicable

Catalog Details

Catalog Item ID: 57433
GUID: gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:57433
Metadata Record Created By: Jessica Morgan
Metadata Record Created: 2019-09-12 16:49+0000
Metadata Record Last Modified By: SysAdmin InPortAdmin
Metadata Record Last Modified: 2025-04-01 17:16+0000
Metadata Record Published: 2019-09-13
Owner Org: NCCOS
Metadata Publication Status: Published Externally
Do Not Publish?: N
Metadata Last Review Date: 2019-09-13
Metadata Review Frequency: 1 Year
Metadata Next Review Date: 2020-09-13