gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:29798 eng UTF8 dataset Excel, SAS, and Stata data sets Southwest Fisheries Science Center (858)546-7000 8901 La Jolla Shores Dr. La Jolla CA 92037 USA https://swfsc.noaa.gov/ WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Website Website for this organization information 8:00-16:30 resourceProvider Dick, Edward (831) 420-3947 (831) 420-3977 110 McAllister Way Santa Cruz CA 95060 USA Edward.Dick@noaa.gov M-F 9:00-17:30 contact via email pointOfContact 2026-04-30T00:00:00 ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata Part 2 Extensions for imagery and gridded data ISO 19115-2:2009(E) Cooperative Trap Survey for Nearshore Groundfish Nearshore Groundfish Trap Survey 2012 creation publication NOAA/NMFS/EDM 29798 https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/29798 WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Full Metadata Record View the complete metadata record on InPort for more information about this dataset. information documentDigital This pilot study is designed to evaluate a fishery-independent, cooperative sampling methodology for nearshore groundfish species, with an emphasis on species in the genus Sebastes (rockfishes). Trawl surveys off the U.S. West Coast currently do not sample waters shallower than 55 meters, and avoid high-relief habitat. In 2012, the pilot study focused on sampling procedures for untrawlable habitat in depths between 10 and 60 meters. Catch of finfish by cruise, set, and trap is processed at the lab. Fish are identified to species, measured (fork length), and sexed. Otoliths of all rockfish species and a subset of non-rockfish species were retained for age and growth studies. Processing of samples is ongoing, tissue samples will be collected to assist with ongoing genetic studies at our facility. Evaluate a fishery-independent, cooperative sampling methodology for nearshore groundfish species. completed Dick, Edward (831) 420-3947 (831) 420-3977 110 McAllister Way Santa Cruz CA 95060 USA Edward.Dick@noaa.gov M-F 9:00-17:30 contact via email pointOfContact Dick, Edward (831) 420-3947 (831) 420-3977 110 McAllister Way Santa Cruz CA 95060 USA Edward.Dick@noaa.gov M-F 9:00-17:30 Contact Edward Dick via email at: edward.dick@noaa.gov custodian irregular Pilot study groundfish nearshore theme central California place DOC/NOAA/NMFS/SWFSC > Southwest Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA. U.S. Department of Commerce dataCentre Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords 2017-04-24 publication 8.5 Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD%2BKeywords GCMD Keyword Forum Page Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2026. GCMD Keywords, Version 24. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords information custodian Groundfish Analysis project InPort otherRestrictions Cite As: Southwest Fisheries Science Center, [Date of Access]: Cooperative Trap Survey for Nearshore Groundfish [Data Date Range], https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/29798. NOAA provides no warranty, nor accepts any liability occurring from any incomplete, incorrect, or misleading data, or from any incorrect, incomplete, or misleading use of the data. It is the responsibility of the user to determine whether or not the data is suitable for the intended purpose. otherRestrictions Access Constraints: None otherRestrictions Use Constraints: None unclassified eng; US oceans Monterey Bay A pilot program conducted in 2012 2012 html Southwest Fisheries Science Center (858)546-7000 8901 La Jolla Shores Dr. La Jolla CA 92037 USA https://swfsc.noaa.gov/ WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Southwest Fisheries Science Center Website Website listed for Southwest Fisheries Science Center information 8:00-16:30 distributor https://swfsc.noaa.gov/program.aspx?Division=FED&ParentMenuId=54&program_id=40 WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Groundfish Analysis Team Staff Contact E.J. Dick for access to the data. download dataset Accuracy All species identifications were checked by other biologists. Collect specimens at sea Dick, Edward (831) 420-3947 Edward.Dick@noaa.gov processor Identify and process catch Dick, Edward (831) 420-3947 Edward.Dick@noaa.gov processor Enter data and check entries Dick, Edward (831) 420-3947 Edward.Dick@noaa.gov processor Cooperative Trap Survey Data E.J. Dick originator