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Larval fish data collected during shipboard surveys (NF1001 and NF1002) in 2010 in Vieques Sound, Virgin Passage and surrounding regions.

Metadata Updated: May 10, 2024

In conjunction with the Vieques Sound and Virgin Passage Transport Study, the USVI larval distribution and supply study completed its fourth research cruise during February 16 - March 15, 2010. Ichthyoplankton sampling yielded 330 samples (231 MOCNESS and 99 bongo) from 156 stations for a total of 61,611 larvae collected. MOCNESS (Multiple Opening and Closing Environmental Sampling System) samples were collected from 100 m to the surface at 25 m increments, while bongo samples were collected from just below surface (subsurface) for 10-minute intervals at each station. Samples collected using bongo tows for stations surrounding St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix have been successfully identified to taxonomic family level or beyond for a total of 8,107 larvae. It is too early to provide approximate percentage or assemblage compositions, however thus far, 71 families have been successfully identified. Visual identification is ongoing utilizing the most updated taxonomic keys available. A subsample from selected families of interest will be identified using genetic techniques. Coral Reef Ecosystem Research (CRER) Larval fish data collected during NOAA Ship Nancy Foster cruises NF1001 and NF1002 February 16 - March 15, 2010 Excel Table 1) Table with detailed tow data from Bongo net Excel Table 2) Table with detailed tow data from MOCNESS net For further information regarding these samples, please contact: Dr. John Lamkin (john.lamkin@noaa.gov) or Dr. Trika Gerard (trika.gerard@noaa.gov) at NOAA/NMFS/SEFSC/ELH in Miami, Florida

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Dates

Metadata Date May 29, 2024
Metadata Created Date May 10, 2024
Metadata Updated Date May 10, 2024
Reference Date(s) May 18, 2012 (publication)
Frequency Of Update ONCE DATA ARE PROCESSED TO A FINAL STATE, THEY ARE NO LONGER UPDATED.

Metadata Source

Harvested from CoRIS FGDC Metadata

Additional Metadata

Resource Type Dataset
Metadata Date May 29, 2024
Metadata Created Date May 10, 2024
Metadata Updated Date May 10, 2024
Reference Date(s) May 18, 2012 (publication)
Responsible Party NOAA/NMFS/SEFSC/ELH (Point of Contact)
Contact Email
Guid gov.noaa.crcp:20416_FY10_larval_reef_fish_data_summary
Access Constraints Use Constraints: All users will be asked to read and fully comprehend metadata prior to data use, acknowledge the Originator when using the data set as a source, share data products developed using the source data wet with the Originator., Access Constraints: Anyone interested in use of this data must contact Dr. John Lamkin (john.lamkin@noaa.gov) or Dr. Trika Gerard (trika.gerard@noaa.gov) at NOAA/NMFS/SEFSC/ELH in Miami, Florida
Bbox East Long -65.0
Bbox North Lat 18.5
Bbox South Lat 18.0
Bbox West Long -65.5
Coupled Resource
Frequency Of Update ONCE DATA ARE PROCESSED TO A FINAL STATE, THEY ARE NO LONGER UPDATED.
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Harvest Source Title CoRIS FGDC Metadata
Licence Data are made publicly available for general information purposes and scientific interest. NOAA cannot be held liable for use of these data in any other manner.
Lineage
Metadata Language eng; USA
Metadata Type geospatial
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Progress completed
Spatial Data Service Type
Spatial Reference System
Spatial Harvester True
Temporal Extent Begin 2010-02-16
Temporal Extent End 2010-03-15

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