8626
Platform Removal Observer Program Databases from 1987-present
Platform Observer Data
Data Set
Published / External
4484
Galveston Fisheries Management Projects
Project
In Work
Platform Removal Observer Program Data Underwater explosives are frequently used in the removal of oil and gas platforms. Since 1987, federal regulations required the use of National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) approved observers to perform biological monitoring at the explosive removal of oil and gas structures in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. In that year, the Platform Removal Observer Program was initiated at the NMFS Galveston Laboratory to meet this requirement. Observers document sightings of sea turtles and marine mammals both before and after detonations, recommend delays in detonating explosives when sea turtles and marine mammals are present inside a predetermined impact zone, record the condition of observed animals, and coordinate retrieval of impacted animals for medical examination, rehabilitation, and necropsy. NMFS observers are required to monitor 100% of all explosive structure removals although special rules govern the use of very small charges. Data sets include information on explosive use, aerial and surface survey effort, sea turtle and marine mammal observations, salvage delays caused by biological monitoring requirements, sea state and visibility.
The purpose of the Platform Removal Observer Program is twofold. First, the program functions to protect sea turtles and marine mammals from impacts of underwater explosives used in the platform removal process. Second, the program assesses the impacts of underwater explosives on these protected species.
N/A
Theme
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
EARTH SCIENCE > BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION > ANIMALS/VERTEBRATES > MAMMALS > CETACEANS
Theme
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
EARTH SCIENCE > BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION > ANIMALS/VERTEBRATES > REPTILES > TURTLES > SEA TURTLES
Theme
World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS)
Lutjanus campechanus
Spatial
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN > GULF OF MEXICO
Theme
fishdep
Theme
fisheries independent data
Theme
fishery-dependent
Theme
gas platforms
Theme
marine mammals
Theme
observers
Theme
oil platforms
Theme
removing platforms
Theme
turtles
Temporal
1987-present
Spatial
Gulf Of Mexico
Spatial
Louisiana
Spatial
Texas
Southeast Fisheries Science Center
Miami
FL
USA
Location Of The Main Office Of The South East Fisheries Science Center
Data Set
Table (digital)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Data Steward
1987
Person
Gitschlag, Gregg
Gregg.Gitschlag@noaa.gov
4700 Avenue U
Galveston
TX
77551
409-766-3517
Contact by email preferred.
Distributor
1987
Organization
Southeast Fisheries Science Center
SEFSC
75 Virginia Beach Drive
Miami
FL
33149
USA
(305)361-5761
https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/about/southeast-fisheries-science-center
About SEFSC
Online Resource
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST
Contact by email preferred.
Metadata Contact
1987
Person
Gitschlag, Gregg
Gregg.Gitschlag@noaa.gov
4700 Avenue U
Galveston
TX
77551
409-766-3517
Contact by email preferred.
Point of Contact
1987
Person
Baumer, Tim J
tim.baumer@noaa.gov
4700 Avenue U
Galveston
TX
77551
409-766-3784
Contact by email preferred.
Ground Condition
-97
-88
30
26
Gulf Of Mexico, Western
Continuing
1987
Sensitive
Data is restricted from access due to the classification/protection identified under the Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization Act (Section 402(b)).
Data is restricted from access due to the classification/protection identified under the Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization Act (Section 402(b)). Data were collected by the Pelagic Observer Program. Observer information is considered confidential and shall not be disclosed, except in accordance with the requirements of the Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization Act (Section 402(b)). It is also protected under the NOAA_AO_20216-100 and the Trades Secrets Act.
https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/southeast/fisheries-observers/platform-removal-observer-program
NOAA Platform Observer Home Page
Online Resource
Describe Platform Observer Program with provided links
N/A
No
0
Yes
Yes
No
365
N/A
To Be Determined
365
The data resides on a secure government network requiring multi-factor authentication for network access.
1
N/A
67861
Document
Estimation of Fisheries Impacts Due to Underwater Explosives Used to Sever and Salvage Oil and Gas Platforms in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico
gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:8626
Lee Weinberger
2008-12-15T07:51:17
Lee Weinberger
2023-09-28T20:15:36
2021-05-07
Southeast Fisheries Science Center
SEFSC
75 Virginia Beach Drive
Miami
FL
33149
USA
(305)361-5761
www.sefsc.noaa.gov
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST
1001
Public
No
2021-05-07
1 Year
2022-05-07