Gulf Shrimp System

Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Landings - This data set contains catch (landed catch) and effort for fishing trips made by the larger vessels that fish near and offshore for the various species of shrimp in the Gulf of Mexico. The data collection procedures for the catch/effort data for the large vessels consist of two parts. The landings statistics (i.e., quantity, value, etc.) are collected from the seafood dealers after the trips are unloaded whereas, the data on fishing effort (gear, fishing duration) and area are collected by interviews with the captain or crew while the trip is being unloaded.

There are two primary purposes for the implementation of this data collection program. The Gulf shrimp program was initiated to provide comprehensive landings data for all shrimp species caught and landed at ports in the Gulf of Mexico. Second, the program was implemented to provide stock assessment data on fishing effort, amount and location, and the associated catches for offshore trips to determine the catch per unit effort for these vessels.

Data Is confidential

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

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Access is restricted to personnel authorized in accordance with NOAA Administrative Order 216-100. A signed non-disclosure agreement must be on file for all authorized personnel.

These standards and procedures apply to all employees of the SEFSC that need access to confidential fisheries statistics. This includes full time or term employees, contractors, volunteers, and/or other employees associated with the SEFSC, but not directl

Access is restricted to personnel authorized in accordance with NOAA Administrative Order 216-100. A signed non-disclosure agreement must be on file for all authorized personnel.

There must be a clear and demonstrable need for the confidential data that are requested as part of a contract or grant. Confidential data can only be released for the specific contract or grant. Upon completion of the contract or grant, the recipient must either return the data or state that it has been destroyed. The contractor or grantee cannot use the data for any purpose other than the uses stated in the agreement.

Non-published Metadata access is restricted. Published Metadata is available to the public.

Only published metadata are to be used.

Data are validated, checked for errors and quality scored for completeness. Errors discovered are returned to port agents who attempt to correct them.

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

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The data resides on a secure database server only accessible through the NMFS network requiring separate multi-factor authentication for both network and database access.