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NOAA RESTORE Science Program: Evaluation of Gulf of Mexico oceanographic observation networks, impact assessment on ecosystem management and recommendations: Spatio-Temporal Ecosystem Modeling (NCEI Accession 0205678)

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This dataset includes outputs from an ecosystem model, which is a tool for regional science managers to explore marine spatial planning scenarios in the context of static and dynamic environmental covariates. The dataset includes predicted fish biomass from the Ecopath with Ecosim and Ecospace model set up over the Florida Reef Tract, during eight scenarios and across 36 trophic groups during the time period between 1994 and 2012. Simulations considered all pairwise combinations of changing the size of Marine Protected Areas (‘existing MPAs’, ‘large MPAs’), varying rates of movement via modeled diffusion (‘low diffusion’, ‘high diffusion’), and increasing fishing effort (total effect multiplier; ‘low TEM’, ‘high TEM’).

Dataset Citation

Cite as: McEachron, Lucas; Le Hénaff, Matthieu; Otis, Dan (2019). NOAA RESTORE Science Program: Evaluation of Gulf of Mexico oceanographic observation networks, impact assessment on ecosystem management and recommendations: Spatio-Temporal Ecosystem Modeling (NCEI Accession 0205678). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/rfds-mj82. Accessed [date].

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gov.noaa.nodc:0205678

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Time Period	1994-01-01 to 2016-12-01
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates	West: -82.1008666021 East: -80.0568666021 South: 24.4030157112 North: 25.8142157112
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Associated Resources

Le Henaff, Matthieu; Kang, HeeSook; Kourafalou, Villy (2019). RESTORE Research: Evaluation of Gulf of Mexico oceanographic observation networks, impact assessment on ecosystem management and recommendations: Simulated Current Velocity, Temperature, Salinity, and Elevation from Hydrodynamic Modeling for 2015 (NCEI Accession 0194303). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/yv1b-7b75.
- https://doi.org/10.25921/yv1b-7b75
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Evaluation of Gulf of Mexico oceanographic observation networks impact assessment on ecosystem management and recommendation
- NOAA RESTORE Science Program: Observing Systems and Ecosystem Management
  NOAA RESTORE Science Program Project Webpage
National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, 2019: RESTORE Sponsored Research Project: Evaluation of Gulf of Mexico oceanographic observation networks impact assessment on ecosystem management and recommendation, https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/57433.
- https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/57433
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NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) Reef Visual Census (RVC) R library
- Reef Visual Census statistical package in R
  R Statistical Package
Ecopath with Ecosim (EwE)
- Ecopath with Ecosim (EwE)
  Free ecological/ecosystem modeling software suite

Publication Dates	publication: 2019-12-03
Data Presentation Form	Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns
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: 5EYC6R
Purpose	The project “Evaluation of Gulf of Mexico oceanographic observation networks, impact assessment on ecosystem management and recommendations” aims at evaluating how oceanographic observations of the Gulf of Mexico can support ecosystem management. This is performed by the combined use of modeling and observations. Our focus area is the Florida Keys, which are influenced by the Gulf of Mexico conditions and host a large National Marine Sanctuary where ecosystem management is essential. Comprehensive science needs in South Florida call for tools to assess the effectiveness of marine protected areas (MPAs) and inform exploited species management. We constructed a 36-trophic group ecosystem model for managed portions of the Florida Reef Tract and used the Ecospace spatio-temporal model framework to evaluate different model outcomes due to changing the size of MPAs, varying rates of movement via modeled diffusion, and increasing fishing effort. Additionally, the recent expansion of spatio-temporal capabilities in Ecospace enabled us to evaluate ecosystem scenarios in the context of functional responses to dynamic and static environmental covariates. The data in this accession were funded by the NOAA RESTORE Science Program under award NA15NOS4510226 to the University of Miami.
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Dataset Citation	Cite as: McEachron, Lucas; Le Hénaff, Matthieu; Otis, Dan (2019). NOAA RESTORE Science Program: Evaluation of Gulf of Mexico oceanographic observation networks, impact assessment on ecosystem management and recommendations: Spatio-Temporal Ecosystem Modeling (NCEI Accession 0205678). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/rfds-mj82. Accessed [date].
Cited Authors	McEachron, Lucas Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC) Le Hénaff, Matthieu University of Miami (UM) Otis, Dan University of South Florida (USF)
Principal Investigators	Matthieu Le Hénaff University of Miami (UM) Lucas McEachron Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC)
Collaborators	Dan Otis University of South Florida (USF) RTI International The University of Mississippi Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS)
Contributors	US DOC; NOAA; NOS; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) University of South Florida (USF) Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC) University of Miami (UM)
Resource Providers	US DOC; NOAA; NOS; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)
Points of Contact	Lucas McEachron Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC) Frank Parker US DOC; NOAA; NOS; NCCOS; RESTORE Science Program NCCOS Data Manager US DOC; NOAA; NOS; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)
Publishers	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Acknowledgments	Related Funding Agency: US DOC; NOAA; NOS; NCCOS; RESTORE Science Program Related Funding Agency: NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science Related Funding Agency: NOAA RESTORE Science Program under award NA15NOS4510226 to the University of Miami

Theme keywords	NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS BIOMASS CHLOROPHYLL A WATER TEMPERATURE NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS model output WMO_CategoryCode oceanography Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords EARTH SCIENCE > BIOSPHERE > VEGETATION > BIOMASS EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > OCEAN CHEMISTRY > CHLOROPHYLL EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > OCEAN TEMPERATURE > WATER TEMPERATURE Earth Science > Agriculture > Agricultural Aquatic Sciences > Fisheries Earth Science > Biosphere > Ecological Dynamics > Community Dynamics > Community Structure Earth Science > Biosphere > Ecosystems > Marine Ecosystems > Reef > Coral Reef NCCOS Keywords NCCOS Sponsored Research > RESTORE Science Program RESTORE Research Data Type > Model Provider Keywords Diet Environmental Modeling Landings Scientific Keywords Ecopath with Ecosim (EwE)
Data Center keywords	NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission University of Miami University of South Florida US DOC; NOAA; NOS; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS US DOC; NOAA; NOS; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords DOC/NOAA/NOS/NCCOS > National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, National Ocean Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Place keywords	NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS Coastal Waters of Gulf of Mexico Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Gulf of Mexico Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords Continent > North America > United States Of America > Florida > Florida Keys OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN > GULF OF MEXICO NCCOS Location Keywords RESTORE Research Location > Region > Gulf of Mexico RESTORE Research Location > U.S. States and Territories > Florida Provider Location Keywords Coastal Ocean
Project keywords	Provider Project Names NOAA RESTORE Science Program: Observing Systems and Ecosystem Management
Keywords	NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER 0205678

Use Constraints	Cite as: McEachron, Lucas; Le Hénaff, Matthieu; Otis, Dan (2019). NOAA RESTORE Science Program: Evaluation of Gulf of Mexico oceanographic observation networks, impact assessment on ecosystem management and recommendations: Spatio-Temporal Ecosystem Modeling (NCEI Accession 0205678). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/rfds-mj82. Accessed [date].
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.
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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Processing Steps	2019-12-03T16:00:22Z - NCEI Accession 0205678 v1.1 was published.
Output Datasets	NCEI Accession 0205678 v1.1 NCEI Accession 0205678 v1.1 (download) published 2019-12-03T16:00:22Z

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Processing Steps	Parameter or Variable: BIOMASS (calculated); Units: tons/km2; Observation Category: model output; Sampling Instrument: Models/Analyses > Data Analysis > Environmental Modeling; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Aggregated by trophic group per year and averaged over a 2,151 km2 area representing the sampling domain of the Florida Reef Tract from the Boca Grande Channel to Miami; Data source: Brandt et al. (2009) - South Florida Reef Fish Visual Census Program. See “Methods” for more details.; Data Quality Method: See “Methods” for more details.. Parameter or Variable: Landings (calculated); Units: tons/km2; Observation Category: model output; Sampling Instrument: Models/Analyses > Data Analysis > Environmental Modeling; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Aggregated by trophic group per year and averaged over a 2,151 km2 area representing the sampling domain of the Florida Reef Tract from the Boca Grande Channel to Miami; Data source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (2015) - NOAA Marine Recreational Information Program and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) dependent monitoring trip ticket program for Monroe County. See “Methods” for more details.; Data Quality Method: See “Methods” for more details.. Parameter or Variable: Diet (calculated); Units: proportion; Observation Category: model output; Sampling Instrument: Models/Analyses > Data Analysis > Environmental Modeling; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Data source: Opitz (1996) and Randall (1967). See “Methods” for more details.; Data Quality Method: See “Methods” for more details.. Parameter or Variable: CHLOROPHYLL A (calculated); Units: mg m-3; Observation Category: model output; Sampling Instrument: Models/Analyses > Data Analysis > Environmental Modeling; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Data source: MODIS AQUA CHL and SeaWiFS CHL. See “Methods” for more details.; Data Quality Method: See “Methods” for more details.. Parameter or Variable: TEMPERATURE - WATER [WATER TEMPERATURE] (calculated); Units: degrees Celsius; Observation Category: model output; Sampling Instrument: Models/Analyses > Data Analysis > Environmental Modeling; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Data source: MODIS AQUA SST. See “Methods” for more details.; Data Quality Method: See “Methods” for more details..

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Processing Steps

Parameter or Variable: BIOMASS (calculated); Units: tons/km2; Observation Category: model output; Sampling Instrument: Models/Analyses > Data Analysis > Environmental Modeling; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Aggregated by trophic group per year and averaged over a 2,151 km2 area representing the sampling domain of the Florida Reef Tract from the Boca Grande Channel to Miami; Data source: Brandt et al. (2009) - South Florida Reef Fish Visual Census Program. See “Methods” for more details.; Data Quality Method: See “Methods” for more details..
Parameter or Variable: Landings (calculated); Units: tons/km2; Observation Category: model output; Sampling Instrument: Models/Analyses > Data Analysis > Environmental Modeling; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Aggregated by trophic group per year and averaged over a 2,151 km2 area representing the sampling domain of the Florida Reef Tract from the Boca Grande Channel to Miami; Data source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (2015) - NOAA Marine Recreational Information Program and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) dependent monitoring trip ticket program for Monroe County. See “Methods” for more details.; Data Quality Method: See “Methods” for more details..
Parameter or Variable: Diet (calculated); Units: proportion; Observation Category: model output; Sampling Instrument: Models/Analyses > Data Analysis > Environmental Modeling; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Data source: Opitz (1996) and Randall (1967). See “Methods” for more details.; Data Quality Method: See “Methods” for more details..
Parameter or Variable: CHLOROPHYLL A (calculated); Units: mg m-3; Observation Category: model output; Sampling Instrument: Models/Analyses > Data Analysis > Environmental Modeling; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Data source: MODIS AQUA CHL and SeaWiFS CHL. See “Methods” for more details.; Data Quality Method: See “Methods” for more details..
Parameter or Variable: TEMPERATURE - WATER [WATER TEMPERATURE] (calculated); Units: degrees Celsius; Observation Category: model output; Sampling Instrument: Models/Analyses > Data Analysis > Environmental Modeling; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Data source: MODIS AQUA SST. See “Methods” for more details.; Data Quality Method: See “Methods” for more details..

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NOAA RESTORE Science Program: Evaluation of Gulf of Mexico oceanographic observation networks, impact assessment on ecosystem management and recommendations: Spatio-Temporal Ecosystem Modeling (NCEI Accession 0205678)

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