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Marine Debris Survey and Removal Efforts in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands from 1999 to 2021
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
The marine debris data included in this dataset are from annual in-water surveys conducted from 1999 to 2021 at the reefs, atolls and islands in the Northwestern... -
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Structure from motion images collected during marine debris surveys at coral reef sites entangled with derelict fishing nets at Pearl and Hermes Atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands in 2018 and 2021
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
The photographs described in this dataset were collected using a Structure from Motion (SfM) approach during in-water marine debris swim surveys conducted by... -
Federal
Shoreline surveys and removal of marine debris at Midway Atoll, Northwestern Hawaiian Islands from 2013 to 2016 (NCEI Accession 0189571)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
The marine debris data included in this dataset are from annual shoreline surveys conducted from 2013 to 2016 at the islands of Midway Atoll (Eastern, Spit, and Sand... -
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NCCOS Assessment: Chronic Turbidity Differentially Affects Physiological Processes in Two Threatened Caribbean, Atlantic Stony Coral Species from 2022-09-09 to 2022-12-06 (NCEI Accession 0292544)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
This dataset contains results from 12-week laboratory turbidity exposures on two species of threatened stony corals, Acropora cervicornis (ACER) and Orbicella... -
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Reefs for the future: Resilience of coral reefs in the main Hawaiian Islands
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
Declining health of coral reef ecosystems led scientists to search for factors that support reef resilience: the ability of reefs to resist and recover from... -
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Benthic Surveys in Faga'alu, American Samoa: comprehensive assessment of coral demography (adult and juvenile corals) from belt transect surveys in 2013, 2015, and 2020
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
The data described here result from benthic coral demographic surveys within belt transects of specified length and width for two life stages (juveniles and adults)... -
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CRCP Effects of trap fishing on coral reefs and associated habitats in the Florida Keys
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
We conducted surveys of trap distributions, targeted habitats, trap damage to coral reefs and associated habitats, and spatial/temporal distribution of catches. Field... -
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Benthic cover derived from structure from motion images collected during marine debris surveys at coral reef sites entangled with derelict fishing nets at Pearl and Hermes Atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands from missions in 2018 and 2021
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
The benthic cover and fishing-net related data described in this dataset are derived from the GIS analysis of benthic orthophotos. The source imagery was collected by... -
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Benthic Surveys in Nu'uuli Pala Lagoon and Backreef in American Samoa: comprehensive assessment of coral demography (adult and juvenile corals) from belt transect surveys from 2024-11-11 to 2024-11-21
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
This metadata record describes the coral demographic data of Nu'uuli Pala Lagoon and Backreef, American Samoa. Surveys were conducted by snorkelers from the Ecosystem... -
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Satellite Tagged Net Locations NWHI 2018 - 2021
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
This pilot study follows the movements of 6 derelict fishing nets over time to study how far derelict nets can travel within an atoll, and how long they remain... -
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CRCP Changes in growth, vitality, and habitat value of Acropora cervicornis in the US Caribbean
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
The project was planned to document the habitat value of Acropora cervicornis, staghorn coral, colonies or stands/thickets as they changed in configuration through... -
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NCCOS National Status and Trends Special Study: Assessing Land Based Sources of Pollution in Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, from 2013-08-27 to 2013-08-30
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
This tabular dataset is the result of field sampling of coral tissues (Pocillopora damicornis) and subsequent laboratory chemical analysis for pollutant levels. The... -
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Benthic Surveys in Vatia, American Samoa: comprehensive assessment of coral demography (adult and juvenile corals) from belt transect surveys in 2015 and 2020
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
Jurisdictional managers have expressed concerns that nutrients from the village of Vatia, Tutuila, American Samoa, are having an adverse effect on the adjacent coral... -
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NCCOS Assessment: Investigating the effects of chronic turbidity exposure to priority Florida coral species, Orbicella faveolata 2023-09-19 to 2023-12-12 (NCEI Accession 0303582)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
This dataset is comprised of many biochemical analyses performed throughout the course of a 90-day laboratory exposure experiments to determine the chronic effects of... -
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NCCOS Assessment: Post-hurricane assessment of chemical contaminants in nearshore waters and marine sediments at two St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) National Parks, 2021-08-16 to 2022-03-07 (NCEI Accession 0303533)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
Marine sediment and water column samples were collected in nearshore habitats around the island of St. John, USVI during two sampling trips in late 2021 and early... -
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NCCOS Assessment: Investigating the effects of chronic turbidity exposure with elevated temperature to priority Florida coral species, Orbicella faveolata 2024-02-13 to 2024-05-07 (NCEI Accession 0304024)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
This dataset is comprised of multiple analyses from a 90-day laboratory exposure experiment to determine the chronic effects of fine-sediment generated turbidity in... -
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Determining Watershed Management Efficacy in West Maui: Belt transect surveys of coral demography (adult and juvenile corals) from 2014 to 2015
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
The focus of the Wahikuli-Honokowai Watershed Management Plan is the land use practices and alterations affected in the agricultural and urban districts that have... -
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National Status and Trends: Bioeffects Program - Southwest Puerto Rico Chemical Contaminant Assessment Summary
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
The purpose of the project was to characterize the extent and magnitude of chemical contamination in southwest Puerto Rico, as part of a larger effort to link coral... -
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Benthic surveys along a water quality gradient in Aua, American Samoa: comprehensive assessment of coral demography (adult and juvenile corals) from belt transect surveys in 2022
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
This metadata record describes the coral demographic data of Aua Reef, American Samoa, generated from observations by divers of the Ecosystem Sciences Division (ESD)... -
Federal
Shoreline surveys and removal of marine debris at Midway Atoll, Northwestern Hawaiian Islands from 2013 to 2018
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
The marine debris data included in this dataset are from annual shoreline surveys conducted from 2013 to 2018 at the islands of Midway Atoll (Eastern, Spit, and Sand...