8523
CRCP-South Atlantic Bight Monitoring
U.S. South Atlantic MPA Survey
Data Set
Published / External
7202
Coral Reef Conservation Program Joint Projects
Project
Completed
2004
The numbers of seven grouper and tilefish species were counted annually to evaluate the use of closed areas as a management tool to increase reef fish populations.
Numbers and species of fish and invertebrates observed. CTD data. Multibeam maps.
This data set was changed from confidential to non-confidential. The CRCP reports are available from Coris Website.
Waivers have been submitted due to size of the collections, however the data may be obtained by copying the academia partner for this project David Naar or by contacting one of the NMFS metadata contacts for this data set.
Spatial
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN
Instrument
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
CTD > Conductivity, Temperature, Depth
Platform
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords
NOAA Delaware II > NOAA Ship Delaware II
Platform
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords
Pisces V
Theme
NOAA Fisheries Glossary
invasive species
Theme
CTD Data
Theme
FINSS
Theme
deep reef habitat and fishes
Theme
lionfish
Temporal
2004-2010
Spatial
Florida
Spatial
Georgia
Spatial
North Carolina
Spatial
Snowy Wreck
Spatial
South Atlantic Bight.
Spatial
South Carolina
Stratum
NOAA Fisheries Glossary
species
Data Set
Mixed
None Planned
Audio (digital)
ROV video and still imagery, CTD
NOAA and contract vessels.
CTD. See the following link for an explanation of CTD: http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/facts/ctd.html
56454
South Atlantic MPA: pre-closure evaluation of habitat and fish assemblages in five proposed reserves
Published / External
Completed
The South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (SAFMC) has proposed implementation of nine marine protected areas (MPAs) between Cape Hatteras, NC and the Florida Keys to protect seven species of grouper and tilefish, all members of the deepwater snapper-grouper complex. Based on recent stock assessments, four of these are considered to be overfished including snowy grouper (Epinephelus niveatus), warsaw grouper (E. nigritus), speckled hind (E. drummondhayi), and tilefish (Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps). Yellowedge grouper (E. flavolimbatus) are not considered overfished, and the status of misty grouper (E. mystacinus) and blueline tilefish (Caulolatilus microps) is unknown at this time. Life history characteristics of several of the targeted species make them more vulnerable to overfishing. Many are protogynous hermaphrodites with highly female-skewed ratios, even in unfished populations.
Aggregate spawning with strong interannual site fidelity is also common, offering knowledgeable fishermen the possibility to harvest large numbers of reproductively active fish in a short period of time. Dominant males aggressively defend these spawning aggregation sites and are more easily caught than during non-spawning periods, leading to further skewing of the sex ratios. The National Marine Fisheries Service has volunteered to conduct preliminary investigations of the proposed MPAs and then to evaluate the efficacy of the closures once they have been made. A project was designed to examine five of the proposed MPAs with three main objectives:
1) establish baseline estimates of species composition and fish abundance, especially for species of grouper and tilefish
2) describe habitat features
3) document the relationship between habitat and species assemblages
Four of the nine proposed MPA sites were not included for this project, two artificial reef sites in the South Atlantic Bight and two sites off extreme southern Florida. The artificial reef sites were excluded because the project focused on fish-habitat relationships in natural areas. The south Florida sites were excluded for logistical reasons related to their remoteness from the remaining five natural habitat sites in the South Atlantic Bight. Gear employed during the surveys included a remotely operating vehicle (ROV), a stationary video camera array, and chevron fish traps. Three of the seven targeted reef fish (snowy grouper, speckled hind, and blueline tilefish) were observed in the first year of the survey (2004). Species composition varied between proposed MPAs, but all were dominated by small reef fish of limited commercial or economical importance. Fish densities differed among the habitats observed. Grouper were most abundant on rock outcrops, especially those of higher relief, while tilefish were most abundant on flat pavement habitat and low relief outcrops. One surprising result was the abundance of lionfish (Pterois volitans), an invasive species native to the Indo-Pacific. Like groupers, lionfish are structure-oriented and were most abundant on high relief outcrops. Grouper, lionfish, and tilefish displayed a latitudinal decrease in density from north to south. A cruise similar to the one presented in this report has been funded for 2005 and subsequent annual cruises are planned through 2012. This study presents a unique opportunity to examine proposed MPA sites before implementation of fishing restrictions, thus providing fishery managers with robust baseline data upon which efficacy evaluations of closures can be made
Report
Yes
South Atlantic MPA: pre-closure evaluation of habitat and fish assemblages in five proposed reserves
Data Steward
2004
Person
David, Andrew
andy.david@noaa.gov
3500 Delwood Beach Road
Panama City
FL
32408
850-234-6541 x208
850-235-3559
Data Steward
2004
Person
Harter, Stacey
Stacey.Harter@noaa.govs
3500 Delwood Beach Road
Panama City
FL
32408
850-234-6541
850.235.3559
Contact by email preferred.
Metadata Contact
2004
Person
David, Andrew
andy.david@noaa.gov
3500 Delwood Beach Road
Panama City
FL
32408
850-234-6541 x208
850-235-3559
Metadata Contact
2004
Person
Harter, Stacey
Stacey.Harter@noaa.govs
3500 Delwood Beach Road
Panama City
FL
32408
850-234-6541
850.235.3559
Contact by email preferred.
Point of Contact
2004
Person
Naar, David F
naar@usf.edu
USF College of Marine Sciences 140 7th Avenue South
St. Petersburg
FL
33701
727.553.1637
https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/faculty/faculty-directory/geological-oceanography/david-naar.aspx
David Naar Homepage
USF College of Marine Sciences Staff Directory
Online Resource
Ground Condition
-80.3
-76.2
33.8
29.9
-81.13333333333
-75.13333333333
34.63333333333
24.21666666667
Atlantic Ocean, U.S. South
Range
2004
2011
-81.13333333333
-75.13333333333
34.63333333333
24.21666666667
Atlantic Ocean, U.S. South
Range
2004
2011
-81.13333333333
-75.13333333333
34.63333333333
24.21666666667
Atlantic Ocean, U.S. South
Range
2004
2011
-81.13333333333
-75.13333333333
34.63333333333
24.21666666667
Atlantic Ocean, U.S. South
Range
2004
2011
-81.13333333333
-75.13333333333
34.63333333333
24.21666666667
Atlantic Ocean, U.S. South
Range
2004
2011
Unclassified
Open to everyone
Data set is not for use in litigation. While efforts have been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable, NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages or misrepresentations caused by inaccuracies in these data, or as a result of these data being used on a particular system. NOAA makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does distribution constitute any such warranty
http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/facts/ctd.html
What is CTD ?
Online Resource
html
Describe what is ctd data ?
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/oceans/coris/library/NOAA/CRCP/project/1693/
Home Page CRCP Project 1693
Online Resource
https://www.omao.noaa.gov/learn/marine-operations/ships/pisces
Homepage of Ship RV Pisces
Online Resource
html
Any undocumented fishing activity will make it difficult to evaluate the impact of closure on fishery productivity
Representative video segments analyzed by multiple readers.
Yes
0
Yes
Yes
No
366
Video data, collection is too large to archive at this time.
NCEI-MD
366
Data exists on CD
1
Dates and methodologies of each cruise are specified in the annual data reports
Person
David, Andrew
andy.david@noaa.gov
3500 Delwood Beach Road
Panama City
FL
32408
850-234-6541 x208
850-235-3559
SBE 25 Sealogger
instrument
CTD
SEALOGGER CTD model SBE 25 uses Sea-Bird's standard modular SBE 3 and SBE 4 sensors to measure electrical conductivity and temperature versus pressure. CTD data (and signals from othersensors, if installed) is recorded in battery-backed CMOS memory at 8, 4, 2, or 1 scan per second (user programmable) giving 1, 2, 4, or 8 hours of memory endurance (CTD only; less with additional sensors).
Phantom S-2 ROV
ROV from NOAA’s National Undersea Research Center (NURC) from UNC-Wilmington
SBE 25 Sealogger
instrument
CTD
SEALOGGER CTD model SBE 25 uses Sea-Bird's standard modular SBE 3 and SBE 4 sensors to measure electrical conductivity and temperature versus pressure. CTD data (and signals from othersensors, if installed) is recorded in battery-backed CMOS memory at 8, 4, 2, or 1 scan per second (user programmable) giving 1, 2, 4, or 8 hours of memory endurance (CTD only; less with additional sensors).
55519
Document
South Atlantic MPA: year 2 of a pre-closure evaluation of habitat and fish assemblages in five proposed reserves.
55518
Document
South Atlantic MPA: year 3 of a pre-closure evaluation of habitat and fish assemblages in five proposed reserves.
55530
Document
South Atlantic MPA: year 4 of a pre-closure evaluation of habitat and fish assemblages in five proposed reserves.
46212
Document
South Atlantic MPA: year 5 of an evaluation of habitat and fish assemblages in a network of reserves
55532
Document
South Atlantic MPA: year 6 of an evaluation of habitat and fish assemblages in a network of reserves.
55527
Document
South Atlantic proposed MPA: three years of preclosure data on habitat and closure data on habitat and fish assemblages
56454
Entity
South Atlantic MPA: pre-closure evaluation of habitat and fish assemblages in five proposed reserves
gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:8523
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2008-12-09T15:39:35
SysAdmin InPortAdmin
2022-08-09T17:11:02
2022-02-28
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SEFSC
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Miami
FL
33149
USA
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No
2022-02-28
1 Year
2023-02-28