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Habitat Ecology Visual Surveys of Demersal Fishes and Habitats off California

Published by Southwest Fisheries Science Center | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce | Catalog Last Checked: August 01, 2026 at 03:51 AM | Dataset Last Updated: January 01, 1992 at 12:00 AM
Since 1992, the Habitat Ecology team has been conducting fishery independent, visual surveys of demersal fishes and associated habitats in deep water (20 to 900 meters) off California, using manned submersibles, remotely-operated vehicles, and towed cameras equipped with video cameras, lasers, and CTD. This relational database contains information on counts, sizes, species and habitat types of demersal fishes, corals, and sponges, and location and amount of area surveyed.

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