National Coral Reef Monitoring Program: Assessment of coral reef benthic communities in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary from 2022-08-25 to 2022-09-02 (NCEI Accessi...
Data Set (DS) | Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC)GUID: gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:72469 | Updated: August 6, 2024 | Published / External
Summary
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Short Citation
Southeast Fisheries Science Center, 2024: National Coral Reef Monitoring Program: Assessment of coral reef benthic communities in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary from 2022-08-25 to 2022-09-02 (NCEI Accession 0277838), https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/72469.
Full Citation Examples
The National Coral Reef Monitoring Program (NCRMP) assessed coral reef communities in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS) in the Gulf of Mexico using two benthic surveys: the Benthic Assessment (BA) and the Coral Demographic method. Both Benthic Assessment and Coral Demographic surveys are concurrent.
Benthic Assessment provides benthic cover estimates for ecologically important cover types/groups (e.g., macroalgae, turf algae, crustose coralline algae, corals, sponges, sand/sediment, etc.) using a 1-stage stratified random survey design in hardbottom and coral reef habitats less than 30m in depth. The goals of these surveys are to provide: (1) a quantification of percent cover of biotic and abiotic benthic components using a line point-intercept (LPI) method; (2) information on topographic complexity (substratum rugosity) of the survey locations (3) quantitative information on local commercially and ecologically-important macroinvertebrates (Caribbean spiny lobster [Panulirus argus], queen conch [Lobatus gigas], long-spined sea urchin [Diadema antillarum]); and (4) presence-absence information for ESA-listed Threatened corals.
The goal of the coral demographic surveys is to collect and report information on species composition, density, size, abundance, and specific parameters of condition (% live vs. dead, bleaching, disease) of non-juvenile scleractinian corals (>4 cm maximum diameter), and of overall species diversity (all corals) using 10m x 1m belt transects in a stratified random sampling design in hardbottom and coral reef habitats less than 30m in depth.
Three datasets are provided under the Benthic Assessment and coral demographic protocols, and are distributed as one compiled package: (1) analysis ready benthic cover dataset, (2) analysis ready coral demographic dataset, and (3) analysis ready invertebrates/ESA dataset. The methodologies used for this survey can be found in the Benthic Assessment and Coral Demographic protocols. All datasets contain data fields on general station information (e.g., survey strata, depth, rugosity). Each of these data tables contain additional survey-specific data fields. For complete information and descriptions of attributes and data fields for all data tables, refer to the data dictionaries.
Distribution Information
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Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose. Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
Controlled Theme Keywords
BENTHIC, BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION, CORAL REEF, CORAL REEFS, DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI, DOC/NOAA/NMFS/SEFSC, DOC/NOAA/NOS/NCCOS, FISH
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Contact Information
Point of Contact
Matthew W Johnson
matthew.johnson@noaa.gov
305-361-4213
Metadata Contact
Sarah Hile
sarah.hile@noaa.gov
240-533-0370
Extents
-93.8226° W,
-93.5966° E,
27.9069° N,
27.8727° S
2022-08-25 - 2022-09-02
Item Identification
Title: | National Coral Reef Monitoring Program: Assessment of coral reef benthic communities in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary from 2022-08-25 to 2022-09-02 (NCEI Accession 0277838) |
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Short Name: | 2022 (NCEI Accession 0277838) |
Status: | Completed |
Publication Date: | 2023 |
Abstract: |
The National Coral Reef Monitoring Program (NCRMP) assessed coral reef communities in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS) in the Gulf of Mexico using two benthic surveys: the Benthic Assessment (BA) and the Coral Demographic method. Both Benthic Assessment and Coral Demographic surveys are concurrent. Benthic Assessment provides benthic cover estimates for ecologically important cover types/groups (e.g., macroalgae, turf algae, crustose coralline algae, corals, sponges, sand/sediment, etc.) using a 1-stage stratified random survey design in hardbottom and coral reef habitats less than 30m in depth. The goals of these surveys are to provide: (1) a quantification of percent cover of biotic and abiotic benthic components using a line point-intercept (LPI) method; (2) information on topographic complexity (substratum rugosity) of the survey locations (3) quantitative information on local commercially and ecologically-important macroinvertebrates (Caribbean spiny lobster [Panulirus argus], queen conch [Lobatus gigas], long-spined sea urchin [Diadema antillarum]); and (4) presence-absence information for ESA-listed Threatened corals. The goal of the coral demographic surveys is to collect and report information on species composition, density, size, abundance, and specific parameters of condition (% live vs. dead, bleaching, disease) of non-juvenile scleractinian corals (>4 cm maximum diameter), and of overall species diversity (all corals) using 10m x 1m belt transects in a stratified random sampling design in hardbottom and coral reef habitats less than 30m in depth. Three datasets are provided under the Benthic Assessment and coral demographic protocols, and are distributed as one compiled package: (1) analysis ready benthic cover dataset, (2) analysis ready coral demographic dataset, and (3) analysis ready invertebrates/ESA dataset. The methodologies used for this survey can be found in the Benthic Assessment and Coral Demographic protocols. All datasets contain data fields on general station information (e.g., survey strata, depth, rugosity). Each of these data tables contain additional survey-specific data fields. For complete information and descriptions of attributes and data fields for all data tables, refer to the data dictionaries. |
Purpose: |
The National Coral Reef Monitoring Program (NCRMP) details a long-term approach to provide an ecosystem perspective via monitoring climate, fish, benthic, and socioeconomic variables in a consistent and integrated manner. The NCRMP is intended to coordinate various Coral Reef Conservation Coral Reef Program (CRCP) biological, physical, and human dimensions activities into a cohesive NOAA-wide effort. Through the implementation of the NCRMP, NOAA will be able to clearly and concisely communicate results of national-scale monitoring to national, state, and territorial policy makers, resource managers, and the public on a periodic basis. NCRMP is a framework for conducting sustained observations of biological, climate, and socioeconomic indicators at 10 priority coral reefs across the U.S. and its territories. This integrated approach will consolidate monitoring of coral reefs under a uniform method in the Pacific, Atlantic, Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico for the first time. NCRMP is funded by the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP) and supported by NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) and many other partners. NCCOS is co-leading biological monitoring missions with NOAA's Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) to gather data on fish populations and coral reef communities in the U.S. Caribbean, Florida, and the Gulf of Mexico. Each year, our scientists work closely with CRCP and local partners to collect biological data from thousands of strategically selected sites. We then use innovative analysis techniques to develop products that give fellow scientists, managers, decision makers and the public a better understanding of a region's resources and how they are changing over time. The biological component of NCRMP provides a biennial ecological characterization at a broad spatial scale of general reef condition for reef fishes, corals and benthic habitat (i.e., fish species composition/density/size, benthic cover, and coral density/size/condition). Data collection occurs at stratified random sites where the sampling domain for each region is partitioned by habitat type and depth, sub-regional location (e.g., along-shelf position) and management zone. Data provided in this dataset are from East Bank and West Bank within FGBNMS. Lead agencies involved include the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) and NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) with partnership support from the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS), Moody Gardens, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department |
Other Citation Details: |
Cite as: National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS); Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) (2023). National Coral Reef Monitoring Program: Assessment of coral reef benthic communities in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary from 2022-08-25 to 2022-09-02 (NCEI Accession 0277838). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0277838. Accessed [date |
Keywords
Theme Keywords
Thesaurus | Keyword |
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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords |
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords |
DOC/NOAA/NMFS/SEFSC > Southeast Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords |
DOC/NOAA/NOS/NCCOS > National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, National Ocean Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords |
EARTH SCIENCE > BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION
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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords |
EARTH SCIENCE > BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION > ANIMALS/VERTEBRATES > FISH
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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords |
EARTH SCIENCE > BIOSPHERE > ECOSYSTEMS > MARINE ECOSYSTEMS > BENTHIC
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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords |
EARTH SCIENCE > BIOSPHERE > ECOSYSTEMS > MARINE ECOSYSTEMS > REEF > CORAL REEF
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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords |
EARTH SCIENCE > SOLID EARTH > GEOMORPHIC LANDFORMS/PROCESSES > COASTAL LANDFORMS > CORAL REEFS
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UNCONTROLLED | |
CoRIS Discovery Thesaurus | Numeric Data Sets > Benthic |
CoRIS Theme Thesaurus | EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Aquatic Habitat > Reef Habitat > Description |
CoRIS Theme Thesaurus | EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Ecological Dynamics > Species Richness |
CoRIS Theme Thesaurus | EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals |
CoRIS Theme Thesaurus | EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > ESA Listed Species |
CoRIS Theme Thesaurus | EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef Monitoring and Assessment > Benthos analysis > Transect monitoring > Linear transect (point) |
CoRIS Theme Thesaurus | EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef Monitoring and Assessment > Coral Colony Size and Condition |
CRCP Project | National Coral Reef Monitoring Plan (NCRMP) Implementation |
NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER | 0277838 |
NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS | US DOC; NOAA; NMFS; Southeast Fisheries Science Center |
NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS | US DOC; NOAA; NOS; Coral Reef Conservation Program |
NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS | US DOC; NOAA; NOS; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science |
NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS | BENTHIC COMMUNITIES |
NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS | BENTHIC SPECIES |
NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS | BENTHIC SPECIES - TAXA COUNTS |
NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS | BIOLOGICAL DATA |
NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS | CORAL |
NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS | CORAL - BLEACHING |
NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS | CORAL - CENSUS |
NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS | CORAL - COLONY SIZE |
NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS | CORAL - SPECIES IDENTIFICATION |
NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS | HABITAT |
NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS | HABITAT - BENTHIC |
NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS | MACROINVERTEBRATE CENSUS |
NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS | REEF AND/OR BOTTOM REGIME - PERCENT COVER |
NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS | biological |
NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS | in situ |
NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS | survey - biological |
NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS | survey - coral reef |
NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS | survey - swimmer/diver |
NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS | visual observation |
NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS | Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP) |
NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS | CORAL REEF STUDIES |
NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS | National Coral Reef Monitoring Program (NCRMP) |
NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS | US DOC; NOAA; NOS; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science |
Temporal Keywords
Thesaurus | Keyword |
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UNCONTROLLED | |
None | 2022 |
Spatial Keywords
Thesaurus | Keyword |
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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords |
OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN
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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords |
OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN > GULF OF MEXICO
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UNCONTROLLED | |
CoRIS Place Thesaurus | COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Texas > East Flower Garden Banks (27N093W0001) |
CoRIS Place Thesaurus | COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Texas > West Flower Garden Banks (27N093W0002) |
CoRIS Place Thesaurus | OCEAN BASIN > Atlantic Ocean > Gulf of Mexico > Flower Garden Banks > East Flower Garden Banks (27N093W0001) |
CoRIS Place Thesaurus | OCEAN BASIN > Atlantic Ocean > Gulf of Mexico > Flower Garden Banks > West Flower Garden Banks (27N093W0002) |
NCCOS Location Keywords | NCCOS Research Location > Region > Gulf of Mexico |
NCCOS Location KeywordsCoRIS Place Thesaurus | NCCOS Research Locations > Regions > Gulf of Mexico |
Instrument Keywords
Thesaurus | Keyword |
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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords |
VISUAL OBSERVATIONS > VISUAL OBSERVATIONS
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UNCONTROLLED | |
NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS | swimmer/diver |
NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS | visual observation |
Platform Keywords
Thesaurus | Keyword |
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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords |
Ships
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UNCONTROLLED | |
None | R/V Manta |
Data Set Information
Data Set Scope Code: | Data Set |
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Support Roles
Data Steward
Date Effective From: | 2023 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Person): | Edwards, Kimberly |
Address: |
101 Pivers Island Road Beaufort, NC 28516-9722 |
Email Address: | kimberly.edwards@noaa.gov |
Phone: | (252) 838-0811 |
Fax: | (252) 728-8728 |
Distributor
Date Effective From: | 2023 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Organization): | National Centers for Environmental Information - Silver Spring, Maryland (NCEI-MD) |
Address: |
NOAA/NESDIS E/OC SSMC3, 4th Floor, 1351 East-West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282 |
Phone: | (301) 713-3277 |
Metadata Contact
Date Effective From: | 2023 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Person): | Hile, Sarah |
Address: |
1305 East-West Hwy Silver Spring, MD 20910 |
Email Address: | sarah.hile@noaa.gov |
Phone: | 240-533-0370 |
Fax: | 301-713-4384 |
Point of Contact
Date Effective From: | 2023 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Person): | Johnson, Matthew W |
Address: |
75 Virginia Beach Drive Miami, FL 33149 |
Email Address: | matthew.johnson@noaa.gov |
Phone: | 305-361-4213 |
Fax: | 305-365-4103 |
Extents
Extent Group 1
Extent Group 1 / Geographic Area 1
W° Bound: | -93.8226 | |
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E° Bound: | -93.5966 | |
N° Bound: | 27.9069 | |
S° Bound: | 27.8727 |
Extent Group 1 / Time Frame 1
Time Frame Type: | Range |
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Start: | 2022-08-25 |
End: | 2022-09-02 |
Access Information
Security Class: | Unclassified |
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Data Access Constraints: |
Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose. |
Data Use Constraints: |
Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose. Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose. |
Distribution Information
Distribution 1
Start Date: | 2023 |
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End Date: | Present |
Download URL: | https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/archive-management-system/OAS/bin/prd/jquery/accession/download/277838 |
Distributor: | National Centers for Environmental Information - Silver Spring, Maryland (NCEI-MD) (2023 - Present) |
File Name: | 277838.2.2.tar.gz |
Description: |
Second Version of archive file |
File Type (Deprecated): | NCEI Data Archive Accession |
File Size: | ~ (14.092 MB) |
Compression: | GZ / GZIP |
Review Status: | Chked Viruses Inapp Content |
URLs
URL 1
URL: | https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0277838/2.2/about/0277838_preview.png |
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Name: | Investigator Supplied Sampling Map For Data Set |
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URL 2
URL: | https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0277838 |
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Name: | Landing Page NCEI Accession 0277838 |
URL Type: |
Online Resource
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Description: |
Cite as: National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS); Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) (2023). National Coral Reef Monitoring Program: Assessment of coral reef benthic communities in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary from 2022-08-25 to 2022-09-02 (NCEI Accession 0277838). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0277838. |
URL 3
URL: | https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0277838/2.2/data/0-data/NCRMP_FGB2022_PreviewGraphic_EastBank.jpg |
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URL 4
URL: | https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0277838/2.2/data/0-data/NCRMP_FGB2022_PreviewGraphic_WestBank.jpg |
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Name: | Preview Browse Graphic West Bank |
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Data Management
Have Resources for Management of these Data Been Identified?: | No |
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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 |
If Distributor (Data Hosting Service) is Needed, Please Indicate: | Already Provided at NCEI |
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Catalog Details
Catalog Item ID: | 72469 |
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GUID: | gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:72469 |
Metadata Record Created By: | Lee M Weinberger |
Metadata Record Created: | 2024-04-19 15:16+0000 |
Metadata Record Last Modified By: | Lee M Weinberger |
Metadata Record Last Modified: | 2024-08-06 01:27+0000 |
Metadata Record Published: | 2024-08-06 |
Owner Org: | SEFSC |
Metadata Publication Status: | Published Externally |
Do Not Publish?: | N |
Metadata Last Review Date: | 2023-09-10 |
Metadata Review Frequency: | 1 Year |
Metadata Next Review Date: | 2024-09-10 |