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Summary

Short Citation
Southeast Fisheries Science Center, 2024: Houston Ship Channel 1993-1994, https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/8603.
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Abstract

Between May 5, 1993 and September 19, 1994, we collected quantitative 1-m2 area drop samples and measured a variety of habitat attributes using field surveys and aerial photography to characterize three existing marshes (Atkinson Island, Hog Island, and Cedar Point) in Galveston Bay. We also compared nekton densities among different types of intertidal and shallow subtidal habitats (pond, channel, cove, open bay, and four marsh types). The vegetated surface consistently contained more species and dominant species exhibited at least some degree of habitat selection. To maximize fishery habitat, we recommend placing greater emphasis on constructing low marsh edge habitat by creating large areas of Spartina alterniflora and Scirpus maritimus marsh interspersed with a dense network of shallow channels and interconnected ponds.

Distribution Information

Access Constraints:

None

Use Constraints:

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

Contact Information

Point of Contact
Tim J Baumer
tim.baumer@noaa.gov
409-766-3784

Metadata Contact
Lawrence P Rozas

Extents

Geographic Area 1

-94.981785° W, -94.673009° E, 29.693273° N, 29.47571° S

Gulf Of Mexico

Time Frame 1
1993 - 1994

Item Identification

Title: Houston Ship Channel 1993-1994
Short Name: Houston Ship Channel 1993-1994
Status: Completed
Abstract:

Between May 5, 1993 and September 19, 1994, we collected quantitative 1-m2 area drop samples and measured a variety of habitat attributes using field surveys and aerial photography to characterize three existing marshes (Atkinson Island, Hog Island, and Cedar Point) in Galveston Bay. We also compared nekton densities among different types of intertidal and shallow subtidal habitats (pond, channel, cove, open bay, and four marsh types). The vegetated surface consistently contained more species and dominant species exhibited at least some degree of habitat selection. To maximize fishery habitat, we recommend placing greater emphasis on constructing low marsh edge habitat by creating large areas of Spartina alterniflora and Scirpus maritimus marsh interspersed with a dense network of shallow channels and interconnected ponds.

Purpose:

The purpose of this study was to document and compare the use by nekton of marsh and adjacent open-water areas within a shallow region of Galveston Bay, Texas.

Notes:

Characterization of the Houston Ship Channel corridor from Upper to Lower Galveston Bay, Texas: 1993-1994.

Keywords

Theme Keywords

Thesaurus Keyword
UNCONTROLLED
None 1 m2 cylindrical drop trap sampler
None abundance
None biomass
None brown shrimp
None crabs
None distribution
None Environmental Data
None estuarine dependent
None Farfantepenaeus aztecus
None Farfantepenaeus duorarum
None fish
None Habitat characteristics
None habitat recovery
None invertebrates
None Land/Ocean Exchanges
None Litopenaeus setiferus
None macrofauna
None nekton
None pink shrimp
None predator
None prey
None salt marsh
None shrimp
None submerged aquatic vegetation
None white shrimp

Temporal Keywords

Thesaurus Keyword
UNCONTROLLED
None 1993
None 1994

Spatial Keywords

Thesaurus Keyword
UNCONTROLLED
None Atkinson Island
None Bolivar Peninsula
None Cedar Point
None Elm Grove Point
None Galveston Bay
None Gulf of Mexico
None Hog Island
None Texas

Physical Location

Organization: Southeast Fisheries Science Center
City: Miami
State/Province: FL
Country: USA
Location Description:

Location Of The Main Office Of The South East Fisheries Science Center

Data Set Information

Data Set Scope Code: Data Set
Data Presentation Form: Table (digital)

Support Roles

Data Steward

CC ID: 279373
Date Effective From: 1993
Date Effective To:
Contact (Person): Rozas, Lawrence P
Contact Instructions:

Contact by email preferred.

Distributor

CC ID: 282132
Date Effective From: 2018
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

CC ID: 284898
Date Effective From: 1993
Date Effective To:
Contact (Person): Rozas, Lawrence P
Contact Instructions:

Contact by email preferred.

Point of Contact

CC ID: 284899
Date Effective From: 2018
Date Effective To:
Contact (Person): Baumer, Tim J
Address: 4700 Avenue U
Galveston, TX 77551
Email Address: tim.baumer@noaa.gov
Phone: 409-766-3784
Contact Instructions:

Contact by email preferred.

Extents

Currentness Reference: Ground Condition

Extent Group 1

Extent Group 1 / Geographic Area 1

CC ID: 279379
W° Bound: -94.981785
E° Bound: -94.673009
N° Bound: 29.693273
S° Bound: 29.47571
Description

Gulf Of Mexico

Extent Group 1 / Time Frame 1

CC ID: 279378
Time Frame Type: Range
Start: 1993
End: 1994

Access Information

Security Class: Unclassified
Data Access Policy:

Open to everyone

Data Access Procedure:

Download .zip file and then extract all files that it contains

Data Access Constraints:

None

Data Use Constraints:

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

Distribution Information

Distribution 1

CC ID: 284904
Start Date: 2018
End Date: Present
Download URL: https://grunt.sefsc.noaa.gov/parr/8603.zip
Distributor: Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) (2018 - Present)
File Name: 8603.zip
Description:

ONLINE RESOURCE

File Type (Deprecated): DATABASE (MICROSOFT SQLSERVER)
Compression: Zip
Review Status: Not Chked

Data Quality

Accuracy:

Data were entered into spreadsheets and checked against the raw data sheet to avoid entry errors

Quality Control Procedures Employed:

Each sample was assigned a unique identification code. Field collected samples were tagged redundantly (e.g. one label inside container and a matching label attached to outside of container). The sample identifier and associated information (e.g., date, location, habitat) was recorded on the field data sheet. Once a sample arrived at the laboratory, the label remained with the sample throughout the various stages of sample processing. Sample data were entered into an Excel spreadsheet or similar database manager, and the information was printed out and compared against the field data sheets by two biologists. Corrections were made at this time. 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.

Data Management

Have Resources for Management of these Data Been Identified?: No
Approximate Percentage of Budget for these Data Devoted to Data Management: 0
Do these Data Comply with the Data Access Directive?: Yes
Is Access to the Data Limited Based on an Approved Waiver?: Yes
If Distributor (Data Hosting Service) is Needed, Please Indicate: No
Approximate Delay Between Data Collection and Dissemination: 365
If Delay is Longer than Latency of Automated Processing, Indicate Under What Authority Data Access is Delayed:

This data is currently wavered under the current NOAA guidelines for relational databases.

Actual or Planned Long-Term Data Archive Location: To Be Determined
If To Be Determined, Unable to Archive, or No Archiving Intended, Explain:

The archival process is currently under development.

Approximate Delay Between Data Collection and Archiving: 365
How Will the Data Be Protected from Accidental or Malicious Modification or Deletion Prior to Receipt by the Archive?:

The data resides on a secure government network requiring multi-factor authentication for network access.

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Process Steps

Process Step 1

CC ID: 284903
Description:

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.

Catalog Details

Catalog Item ID: 8603
GUID: gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:8603
Metadata Record Created By: Lee M Weinberger
Metadata Record Created: 2008-12-12 05:41+0000
Metadata Record Last Modified By: SysAdmin InPortAdmin
Metadata Record Last Modified: 2023-08-15 17:09+0000
Metadata Record Published: 2021-10-21
Owner Org: SEFSC
Metadata Publication Status: Published Externally
Do Not Publish?: N
Metadata Last Review Date: 2021-10-21
Metadata Review Frequency: 1 Year
Metadata Next Review Date: 2022-10-21