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    • Abundance and biomass of parrotfishes (Labridae, Scarinae) in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, 2015 to 2016 (NCEI Accession 0172377)

    Metadata Updated: March 17, 2023

    We collected data on parrotfish abundance, biomass, size structure, and species composition at several sites on the N shore of St. Croix during July and August 2015 and 2016. Surveys were conducted using a method that allowed divers to rapidly survey large areas and quantify habitat assocations of different species. Researchers conducted 20-30 min timed swims towing a float with a GPS receiver, which allowed for the calculation of distance traveled during a swim and therefore the total area sampled. During the timed swim survey, the diver estimated and recorded the size to the nearest cm of all parrotfishes that were at least 10 cm in length that were encountered in a 5-m-wide swath. Because these swims often crossed multiple habitats, the diver recorded the habitat each minute. For each site, the total area of each habitat sampled was then calculated in order to determine habitat- and site-specific densities of each parrotfish species.

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    Metadata Date 2022-07-24T18:42:23Z
    Metadata Created Date July 2, 2021
    Metadata Updated Date March 17, 2023
    Reference Date(s) April 27, 2018 (publication)
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded

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    Resource Type Dataset
    Metadata Date 2022-07-24T18:42:23Z
    Metadata Created Date July 2, 2021
    Metadata Updated Date March 17, 2023
    Reference Date(s) April 27, 2018 (publication)
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    Guid gov.noaa.nodc:0172377
    Access Constraints Cite as: Adam, Thomas; Ruttenberg, Benjamin; Roycroft, Madelyn (2018). Abundance and biomass of parrotfishes (Labridae, Scarinae) in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, 2015 to 2016 (NCEI Accession 0172377). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0172377. Accessed [date]., 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.
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    Harvest Source Title NOAA/NESDIS/ncei/accessions
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    Temporal Extent Begin 2015-07-21
    Temporal Extent End 2016-08-05

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