EK60 Water Column Sonar Data Collected During NF-13-02-USVI
NF-13-02-USVI 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 (>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) and drop camera. 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.
- Cite as: National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, NOAA. 2013. 'EK60 Water Column Sonar Data Collected During NF-13-02-USVI'. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V58W3B9V [access date]
- NF-13-02-USVI_EK60
- doi:10.7289/V58W3B9V
- NCEI Metadata ID:gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.wcd:NF-13-02-USVI_EK60
gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.wcd:NF-13-02-USVI_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 | 2013-02-19T00:00:00 to 2013-03-30T00:00:00 |
Spatial Reference System | urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::4326Vertical Datum: Unknown |
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates |
West:-66.1281799928682
East:-65.1534899762547
South:17.7743500432754
North:18.5835299554841
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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 and acoustical backscatter, as well as fishery acoustics data in the Northeast Reserve Marine Protected Area, Puerto Rico. |
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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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Instrument keywords | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument 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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