EK80 Water Column Sonar Data Collected During NF-15-01-USVI
Mapping Essential Fish Habitat in the US Caribbean to Inform MPA Management (NF-15-01-USVI, EK80). Scientists will collect high resolution multibeam and acoustic fisheries data in mid-water
depths approximately 10 to 2000 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 (<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). The vehicle has video and frame camera capability
to depths of 300 meters and will be used for transect sampling within areas mapped
during this mission. Two Slocum Glider G2 will be deployed during the duration of the
project to collect oceanographic data and passive fish acoustics in the study region.
depths approximately 10 to 2000 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 (<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). The vehicle has video and frame camera capability
to depths of 300 meters and will be used for transect sampling within areas mapped
during this mission. Two Slocum Glider G2 will be deployed during the duration of the
project to collect oceanographic data and passive fish acoustics in the study region.
Dataset Citation
- Cite as: National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, NOAA. 2015. 'EK80 Water Column Sonar Data Collected During NF-15-01-USVI'. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V5GX48W7 [access date]
Dataset Identifiers
- NF-15-01-USVI_EK80
- doi:10.7289/V5GX48W7
- NCEI Metadata ID:gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.wcd:NF-15-01-USVI_EK80
ISO 19115-2 Metadata
gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.wcd:NF-15-01-USVI_EK80
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Ordering Instructions | Contact the NCEI Water Column Sonar Data Manager to order data. |
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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov |
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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 | 2015-04-02T20:01:36 to 2015-04-06T22:09:55 |
Spatial Reference System | urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::4326Vertical Datum: Unknown |
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West: -65.10626
East: -64.96366
South: 18.55578
North: 18.61508
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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 deployments within coastal waters of St. Croix and St. Thomas, USVI. |
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