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    • National Coral Reef Monitoring Program: Assessment of coral reef fish communities in the Florida Reef Tract

    Metadata Updated: July 1, 2025

    Coral reef fish survey data provided in this collection are from three (3) distinct regions along the Florida reef tract; 1) Dry Tortugas, 2) Florida Keys from Key West north to Miami and 3) Miami north to Martin County. These data are collected using a 2-stage, stratified random survey design. The stationary point count method (7.5m radius cylinder) is used to conduct fish surveys in Florida as part of the ongoing National Coral Reef Monitoring Program (NCRMP). This method collects and reports information on species composition, density, size structure, abundance and derived metrics (e.g., species richness, diversity). Lead agencies involved include the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Southeast Fisheries Science Center (NOAA Fisheries) and National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS).

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    Metadata Date 2025-05-16T12:41:42Z
    Metadata Created Date March 12, 2021
    Metadata Updated Date July 1, 2025
    Reference Date(s) March 7, 2018 (publication), September 19, 2023 (revision)
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded

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    Metadata Created Date March 12, 2021
    Metadata Updated Date July 1, 2025
    Reference Date(s) March 7, 2018 (publication), September 19, 2023 (revision)
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    Access Constraints Cite as: NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center; NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (2018). National Coral Reef Monitoring Program: Assessment of coral reef fish communities in the Florida Reef Tract. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.7289/v52n50ks. 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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