Reproductive information for coral reef fish collected from markets and local vendors on Tutuila, American Samoa from 2016-12-20 to 2017-11-16 (NCEI Accession 0176110)
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This accession contains data from laboratory analysis of coral reef fish collected near Tutuila, American Samoa from 2016-12-20 to 2017-11-16. Natural-resource professionals from American Samoa's Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources performed novel research on the reproductive biology of exploited reef fishes. Participants worked as a group to produce new information for six species: Acanthurus guttatus, Acanthurus lineatus, Acanthurus nigricans, Ctenochatus striatus, Chlorurus japanensis and Scarus oviceps. These data can be used to describe: length-weight relationships (including sex-based differences), size-at-maturity for each sex (minimum size-at-maturity, and size-at-50%-maturity), reproductive mode (total vs batch spawning, gonochorism vs hermaphroditism), sex ratios (overall, operational, and size-specific), length-fecundity relationships, and reproductive periodicity (lunar, seasonal).
- Cite as: Longenecker, K.; Elisara, Feiloaiga; Felise, Sean; Franklin, Erik; Kitiona, Faasalafa; Lavatai, Tepora; Lawrence, Alice; Langston, Ross; Mataafa, Christina; Schuster, Ekueta; Soonaolo, Auvaa; Tofaeono, Poasa; Tone, Luatasi; Travers, Vernon; Tuilagi, Fale; Umi, Herbie; Vaeoso, Motusaga; Vaofanua, Malia (2018). Reproductive information for coral reef fish collected from markets and local vendors on Tutuila, American Samoa from 2016-12-20 to 2017-11-16 (NCEI Accession 0176110). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://accession.nodc.noaa.gov/0176110. Accessed [date].
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| Time Period |
2016-12-20 to 2017-11-16 |
| Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates |
N: -14.217
S: -14.383
E: -170.53
W: -170.85
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| General Documentation |
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| Associated Resources |
- Manual of Fisheries Science Part 2 - Methods of Resource Investigation and their Application
- Empirical relationships to estimate asymptotic length, length at first maturity and length at maximum yield per recruit in fishes, with a simple method to evaluate length frequency data
- The case for data-less marine resource management: examples from tropical nearshore finfisheries
- Rapid Reproductive Analysis and Length-Dependent Relationships of Lutjanus biguttatus (Perciformes: Lutjanidae) from Papua New Guinea
- The Functional Morphology of Teleost Gonads
- Marine reserves: simple solutions to managing complex fisheries?
- Essential relationships incorporating the influence of age, size and condition on variables required for estimation of reproductive potential in Atlantic cod Gadus morhua
- Cellular and dynamic aspects of oocyte growth in teleosts
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| Data Presentation Form |
Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns
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| Dataset Progress Status |
Complete - production of the data has been completed
Historical archive - data has been stored in an offline storage facility |
| Data Update Frequency |
As needed |
| Supplemental Information |
Submission Package ID: 8C5CHJ |
| Purpose |
The overall objective of the project was to train a cadre of natural-resource professionals from the Territory of American Samoa to use newly developed methods for rapid, low-cost, reproductive analysis of coral-reef fishes. These methods require minimal research infrastructure and are suitable for use on participants' home and neighboring islands. Basic reproductive information (e.g., size at maturity) is lacking for most fishes (Froese & Binohlan 2000). This problem is especially acute for coral-reef fishes. The sheer diversity of coral-reef fishes, the supposed cost associated with the reproductive analysis of each species, and the lack of expertise and research infrastructure in developing Pacific Island nations (where most coral reefs are located) are often cited as barriers to obtaining this important base-line information (Roberts & Polunin 1993, Johannes 1998, Froese & Binohlan 2000). These problems hinder current abilities to effectively manage coral-reef fisheries in the Pacific. To address these issues, Longenecker et al. (2013) developed a method for rapid, low-cost, on-site, histology-based reproductive analysis that requires minimal research infrastructure. With this method, reproductive information can be generated quickly, and its low cost eliminates one of the arguments against broad-scale reproductive analysis surveys. Training a new crop of fish reproductive biologists who can independently use this method will increase the rate at which new reproductive information is generated, thus increasing the potential to effectively manage and conserve Pacific coral-reef fishes. The data presented here can be used to generate and disseminate novel reproductive information for commonly exploited Pacific reef fishes, including: 1) Length-weight relationships, 2) Size-at-maturity, 3) Reproductive mode, 4) Size-specific sex ratios, 5) Size-fecundity relationships, and 6) Reproductive periodicity. |
| Use Limitations |
- Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
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| Dataset Citation |
- Cite as: Longenecker, K.; Elisara, Feiloaiga; Felise, Sean; Franklin, Erik; Kitiona, Faasalafa; Lavatai, Tepora; Lawrence, Alice; Langston, Ross; Mataafa, Christina; Schuster, Ekueta; Soonaolo, Auvaa; Tofaeono, Poasa; Tone, Luatasi; Travers, Vernon; Tuilagi, Fale; Umi, Herbie; Vaeoso, Motusaga; Vaofanua, Malia (2018). Reproductive information for coral reef fish collected from markets and local vendors on Tutuila, American Samoa from 2016-12-20 to 2017-11-16 (NCEI Accession 0176110). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://accession.nodc.noaa.gov/0176110. Accessed [date].
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| Cited Authors |
- Longenecker, K.
- Elisara, Feiloaiga
- Felise, Sean
- Franklin, Erik
- Kitiona, Faasalafa
- Lavatai, Tepora
- Lawrence, Alice
- Langston, Ross
- Mataafa, Christina
- Schuster, Ekueta
- Soonaolo, Auvaa
- Tofaeono, Poasa
- Tone, Luatasi
- Travers, Vernon
- Tuilagi, Fale
- Umi, Herbie
- Vaeoso, Motusaga
- Vaofanua, Malia
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| Acknowledgments |
- Related Funding Agency: 2016 Saltonstall-Kennedy Competitive Research Program (opportunity number NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2016-2004617, award number NA16NMF4270264)
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| Theme keywords |
NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS
NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS
WMO_CategoryCode
CoRIS Discovery Thesaurus
- Numeric Data Sets > Biology
- Numeric Data Sets > Fish Census
CoRIS Theme Thesaurus
- EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Marine Biology > Fish
- EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Marine Biology > Fish > Fecundity
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords- EARTH SCIENCE > BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION > ANIMALS/VERTEBRATES > FISH
Provider Keywords
- EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Marine Biology > Fish > Gonadosomatic Index
- EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Marine Biology > Fish > Maturity
- EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Marine Biology > Fish > Reproduction
- dilution
- estimate batch fecundity
- fish egg stage
- gonad weight
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| Data Center keywords |
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
- DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NODC > National Oceanographic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
- DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS
NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS
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| Instrument keywords |
NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
Provider Instruments
- Battery-operated jeweler's scales
- Compound microscope
- Dissecting microscope
- Hanging spring scales
- MT1 Porter-Blum microtome
- Stempel pipette
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NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS
CoRIS Place Thesaurus
- COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > American Samoa > American Samoa > Tutuila Island (14S170W0016)
- OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > American Samoa > Tutuila Island (14S170W0016)
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords- OCEAN > PACIFIC OCEAN > SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN
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| Use Constraints |
- Cite as: Longenecker, K.; Elisara, Feiloaiga; Felise, Sean; Franklin, Erik; Kitiona, Faasalafa; Lavatai, Tepora; Lawrence, Alice; Langston, Ross; Mataafa, Christina; Schuster, Ekueta; Soonaolo, Auvaa; Tofaeono, Poasa; Tone, Luatasi; Travers, Vernon; Tuilagi, Fale; Umi, Herbie; Vaeoso, Motusaga; Vaofanua, Malia (2018). Reproductive information for coral reef fish collected from markets and local vendors on Tutuila, American Samoa from 2016-12-20 to 2017-11-16 (NCEI Accession 0176110). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://accession.nodc.noaa.gov/0176110. Accessed [date].
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| Access Constraints |
- 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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| Fees |
- In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
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Lineage information for: dataset
| Processing Steps |
- 2018-10-30T21:24:15Z - NCEI Accession 0176110 v1.1 was published.
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| Output Datasets |
- NCEI Accession 0176110 v1.1
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Lineage information for: dataset
| Processing Steps |
- Parameter or Variable: FISH SPECIES (measured); Units: genus species; Observation Category: laboratory analysis; Sampling Instrument: trapped; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Identified by natural-resource professionals; Data Quality Method: fish identity is high quality.
- Parameter or Variable: fish length (measured); Units: cm, from front of head with mouth closed to end of middle caudal ray; Observation Category: laboratory analysis; Sampling Instrument: measuring device; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Length, from the front of the head with mouth closed to the end of the middle caudal ray, was measured to 0.1 cm.; Data Quality Method: precision to 0.1 cm.
- Parameter or Variable: fish weight (measured); Units: gram; Observation Category: laboratory analysis; Sampling Instrument: hanging spring scales; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Whole body weight was measured with the smallest-possible of two hanging spring-scales (100 or 1000 g capacity, with 1 or 10 g increments, respectively), with the exception of seven juvenile Balistapus undulatus that were weighed on a battery-powered jeweler's scale to 0.0001 g.; Data Quality Method: high precision.
- Parameter or Variable: Egg Stage (measured); Units: based on the criteria of Wallace & Sellman 1981; Observation Category: laboratory analysis; Sampling Instrument: MT1 Porter-Blum microtome; Stempel pipette;Dissecting microscope;Compound microscope; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Size-at-Maturity and Reproductive Mode: The Dietrich's-fixed gonad subsamples were dehydrated ethanol (30 min in each of 50%, and two changes of 95% ethanol). Using plastic embedding medium (JB4, Electron Microscopy Sciences) and following kit instructions, gonad sections were infiltrated in two changes of infiltration solution, transferred into embedding capsules (BEEM (copyright), size 00), and embedded. Because high humidity in tropical locations often prevents tissue blocks from hardening completely, tissue blocks were dehydrated for 12 hours in a "desiccating chamber" (a diver's dry box containing silica gel packets and placed in full sunlight). From each embedded gonad subsample 10 tissue sections (approximately 7 um thick), distributed evenly throughout each tissue block, were obtained by serial sectioning on an MT1 Porter-Blum microtome outfitted with a glass knife. The tissue sections were floated on water droplets distributed on microscope slides, and slides were dried on a "warmer" (a flat piece of thick metal placed in full sunlight). Tissue sections (now affixed to the slides) were stained in a 0.5% solution of Toluidine Blue in water for 15 s. Excess stain was removed with a gentle stream of water, and the slides were once again dried on the "warmer". Ovary sections were examined at 40X and testis sections at 100X for evidence of reproductive maturity. Ovaries were classified according to Wallace and Selman (1981) and testes according to Nagahama (1983). Females were considered mature with the onset of vitellogenesis or when post-ovulatory follicles were present, and males mature when the testes contained visible spermatozoa (sperm cells with tails)..
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Acquisition Information (collection)
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- laboratory analysis
- microscope
- scale
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