EK60 Water Column Sonar Data Collected During NF-14-01
NF-14-01 Mapping Essential Fish Habitat in the US Caribbean to Inform MPA Management
(EK60). Scientists will collect high resolution multibeam and acoustic fisheries data
in mid-water depths approximately 30 to 1000 meters so as to continue to characterize
seafloor habitats within all U.S. States, Territories, and Commonwealths. The objective
of this project is to collect a multibeam bathymetry dataset with 100% seafloor ensonification,
along with multibeam backscatter suitable for seafloor characterization. Fishery acoustics
data will be collected to characterize broad-scale fish abundance, biomass, and utilization
patterns, as well as to locate and document fish spawning aggregations. Multibeam
data will be collected to conform to IHO Order 1 (less than 100m) and Order 2 (greater
than 100m) accuracy standards. The strategies developed for each survey area will
take into account the minimum depths, general bathymetry, and time allotment. The
delineation and identification of seafloor habitats will be assisted by the use of
a moderate-depth Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). The vehicle has video and frame
camera capability to depths of 300 meters and will be used for point sampling within
areas mapped during this mission. A Slocum Glider G2 will deployed during the duration
of the project to collect oceanographic data and passive fish acoustics in the study
region.
- Cite as: National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, NOAA. 2014. 'EK60 Water Column Sonar Data Collected During NF-14-01'. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.25921/05vq-zq30 [access date]
- NF-14-01_EK60
- doi:10.25921/05vq-zq30
- NCEI Metadata ID:gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.wcd:NF-14-01_EK60
gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.wcd:NF-14-01_EK60
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Ordering Instructions | Contact the NCEI Water Column Sonar Data Manager to order data. |
Distributor | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov |
Dataset Point of Contact | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov |
Dataset Point of Contact | Water Column Sonar Data Manager NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (303) 497-4742 wcd.info@noaa.gov |
Time Period | 2014-01-01T00:00:00 to 2014-04-02T00:00:00 |
Spatial Reference System | urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::4326Vertical Datum: Unknown |
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates |
West:-64.9645600031352
East:-64.3972499982808
South:17.5338400033549
North:17.8828799986403
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Dataset Progress Status | Complete - production of the data has been completed |
Data Update Frequency | Not planned |
Purpose | The purpose of the cruise will be to collect swath bathymetry, acoustical backscatter, ROV optical validation, fishery acoustics, and Slocum Glider deployment in the Red Hind and Mutton Snapper Marine Conservation Districts of St. Croix, USVI. |
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Theme keywords | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
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Data Center keywords | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
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Place keywords | International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Sea Area ("Limits of Oceans and Seas"
publication S-23)
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