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NCCOS Assessment: Island sources and destinations of virtual larvae for the Mariana region, simulation results (2004 to 2012) (NCEI Accession 0156648)

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This tabular dataset is the result of computer simulations conducted by NOAA scientists and their partners to estimate the transport of marine larvae between islands in and around the Mariana Archipelago. The table consists of the number of virtual larvae transported from each source to each destination based on several scenarios. Separate simulations were conducted for 4 larval durations and 2 settlement zones (labeled as “multispecies”), and also customized for 6 priority species. Species included yellowfin goatfish (Mulloidichthys flavolineatus), post-larval scribbled rabbitfish (Siganus spinus), humphead wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus), bluespine unicornfish (Naso unicornis), and crown-of-thorns seastar (Acanthaster planci).

Dataset Citation

Cite as: Kendall, Matt; Poti, Matt; Wynne, Tim; Barker, Chris; O'Conner, Caitlin; Houk, Peter (2016). NCCOS Assessment: Island sources and destinations of virtual larvae for the Mariana region, simulation results (2004 to 2012) (NCEI Accession 0156648). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.7289/v5zs2tjk. Accessed [date].

Dataset Identifiers

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gov.noaa.nodc:0156648

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Distribution Formats	Originator data format
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Distributor	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information +1-301-713-3277 ncei.info@noaa.gov
Dataset Point of Contact	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov

Time Period	2004-01-01 to 2012-01-01
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates	West: 120 East: 175 South: 2 North: 35
Spatial Coverage Map

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Associated Resources

Kendall, M. S., & Poti, M. (2015). Transport pathways of marine larvae around the Mariana archipelago. NOS, NCCOS. https://doi.org/10.25923/bsrg-r770
- https://doi.org/10.25923/bsrg-r770
  NOAA Central Library: Technical Memorandum
How do Ocean Currents Connect Coral Reefs among Islands in the Mariana Archipelago, and How will Climate Change Affect Them?
- https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/project/ocean-currents-connect-coral-reefs/
  National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) project page
Transport Pathways of Marine Larvae Around the Mariana Archipelago
- https://www.coris.noaa.gov/activities/larvae_transport_marianas
  Project Webpage

Publication Dates	publication: 2016-09-30 revision: 2016-10-11
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 - NCEI Accession 0156648 was revised and a new version of the archival package was published. Updates to existing archival packages may provide additional files or replace obsolete files. The latest version contains the most complete and up-to-date representation of this archival information package. All of the files received prior to this update are available in the preceding version of this accession. Please see journal.txt in the /about directory for additional details on changes made.
Purpose	The overall goal of the assessment was to evaluate ocean currents as a mechanism of transport and to compare connectivity among larvae with different life-history characteristics using computer simulations. Understanding the strength and geographic patterns of this larval connectivity is an important part of managing marine ecosystems through ecosystem based-fisheries management plans, marine protected area (MPA) network design, recovery strategies for endangered species, and promoting reefs that are resilient to disturbance. Sufficient sources of larvae must be maintained to sustain future generations. This data set is the result of the connectivity simulations.
Use Limitations	accessLevel: Public 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.

Dataset Citation	Cite as: Kendall, Matt; Poti, Matt; Wynne, Tim; Barker, Chris; O'Conner, Caitlin; Houk, Peter (2016). NCCOS Assessment: Island sources and destinations of virtual larvae for the Mariana region, simulation results (2004 to 2012) (NCEI Accession 0156648). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.7289/v5zs2tjk. Accessed [date].
Cited Authors	Kendall, Matt Poti, Matt NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science Wynne, Tim NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science Barker, Chris NOAA Office of Response and Restoration O'Conner, Caitlin NOAA Office of Response and Restoration Houk, Peter University of Guam
Principal Investigators	Matt Kendall US DOC; NOAA; NOS; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science; Center for Coastal Fisheries and Habitat Research (NCCOS/CCFHR) Matthew Poti US DOC; NOAA; NOS; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science; Center for Coastal Fisheries and Habitat Research (NCCOS/CCFHR)
Collaborators	Tim Wynne US DOC; NOAA; NOS; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science; Center for Coastal Fisheries and Habitat Research (NCCOS/CCFHR) Chris Barker US DOC; NOAA; NOS; Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R) Caitlin O'Conner US DOC; NOAA; NOS; Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R) Peter Houk University of Haiti (UEH)
Contributors	US DOC; NOAA; NOS; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)
Resource Providers	US DOC; NOAA; NOS; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)
Points of Contact	Matt Kendall US DOC; NOAA; NOS; National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)
Publishers	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Acknowledgments	Funding Agency: NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science Funding Agency: NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program

Theme keywords	NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS Fish ZOOPLANKTON NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS model output WMO_CategoryCode oceanography CoRIS Discovery Thesaurus Geographic Information > Biology CoRIS Theme Thesaurus EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reproduction > Sexual Reproduction > Larval Dispersal Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords EARTH SCIENCE > BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION > ANIMALS/VERTEBRATES > FISH EARTH SCIENCE > BIOSPHERE > ECOSYSTEMS > AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS > PLANKTON > ZOOPLANKTON NCCOS Research Data Types Geospatial Model Provider Keywords Computer Simulation Coral Reef Organisms Coral Reefs Geographical Distribution Larvae Ocean Currents Predictive/Spatial Modeling Remote Sensing
Data Center keywords	NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS 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 North Pacific Ocean CoRIS Place Thesaurus COUNTRY/TERRITORY > Northern Mariana Islands > Northern Mariana Islands > Northern Mariana Islands ( CNMI ) (18N146E0000) COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Guam > Guam (13N144E0000) OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Western Pacific Ocean > Guam > Guam (13N144E0000) OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Western Pacific Ocean > Mariana Archipelago > Northern Mariana Islands ( CNMI ) (18N146E0000) Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords OCEAN > PACIFIC OCEAN > NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN NCCOS Place Keywords Coral Reefs Region > International NCCOS Regions of Study U.S. States and Territories > CNMI U.S. States and Territories > Guam Provider Place Names Mariana Archipelago Western Pacific
Project keywords	CRCP Project 1093 Influence of Climate Change on Larval Connectivity in the Marianas and Analytical Training for Local Scientists Provider Project Names Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality How do Ocean Currents Connect Coral Reefs among Islands in the Mariana Archipelago, and How will Climate Change Affect Them?
Keywords	NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER 0156648
Keywords	Send2NCEI Submission Package ID CWMR5J

Use Constraints	Cite as: Kendall, Matt; Poti, Matt; Wynne, Tim; Barker, Chris; O'Conner, Caitlin; Houk, Peter (2016). NCCOS Assessment: Island sources and destinations of virtual larvae for the Mariana region, simulation results (2004 to 2012) (NCEI Accession 0156648). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.7289/v5zs2tjk. 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.

Lineage information for: dataset
Processing Steps	2016-09-30T15:00:55Z - NCEI Accession 0156648 v1.1 was published. 2016-10-11T16:22:43Z - NCEI Accession 0156648 was revised and v1.2 was published. Rationale: Additional metadata files were received or created for this dataset. These updates were copied into the about/ directory of this accession. These updates may provide additional files or replace obsolete files. This version contains the most complete and up-to-date representation of this archival information package. All of the files received prior to this update are available in the preceding version of this accession.
Output Datasets	NCEI Accession 0156648 v1.1 NCEI Accession 0156648 v1.1 (download) published 2016-09-30T15:00:55Z NCEI Accession 0156648 v1.2 NCEI Accession 0156648 v1.2 (download) published 2016-10-11T16:22:43Z

Lineage information for: dataset

Processing Steps

2016-09-30T15:00:55Z - NCEI Accession 0156648 v1.1 was published.
2016-10-11T16:22:43Z - NCEI Accession 0156648 was revised and v1.2 was published.
Rationale: Additional metadata files were received or created for this dataset. These updates were copied into the about/ directory of this accession. These updates may provide additional files or replace obsolete files. This version contains the most complete and up-to-date representation of this archival information package. All of the files received prior to this update are available in the preceding version of this accession.

Output Datasets

NCEI Accession 0156648 v1.1
- NCEI Accession 0156648 v1.1 (download)
  published 2016-09-30T15:00:55Z

NCEI Accession 0156648 v1.2
- NCEI Accession 0156648 v1.2 (download)
  published 2016-10-11T16:22:43Z

Lineage information for: model
Processing Steps	Data Type: Number of virtual larvae going from source to destination (calculated); Units: Number of larvae; Observation Type: model output; Sampling Instrument: documentation only - no instrument type; Sampling and Analyzing Method: The data table is the result of computer simulations. Virtual larvae were advected based on the Hybrid Coordinate Ocean Model (HYCOM) and tracked using the General NOAA Modeling Environment (GNOME). Model error and variance were controlled using tracks from NOAA’s Global Drifter Program.; Data Quality Information: Transport simulations were reviewed and accepted by subject matter experts and compared to results from drifter and genetic studies. Processing and analysis methods are described in the reference publication Data Type: NCCOS Research Priority > Marine Spatial Ecology (MSE) (calculated); Units: n/a; Observation Type: other; Sampling Instrument: n/a Data Type: NCCOS Research Priority > Coastal Resiliency and Climate Vulnerability (CRCV) (calculated); Units: n/a; Observation Type: other; Sampling Instrument: n/a Data Type: NCCOS Research Topic > Coral Reefs (calculated); Units: n/a; Observation Type: other; Sampling Instrument: n/a Data Type: NCCOS Research Topic > Predictive/Spatial Modeling (calculated); Units: n/a; Observation Type: other; Sampling Instrument: n/a Data Type: NCCOS Research Location > Region > International (calculated); Units: n/a; Observation Type: other; Sampling Instrument: n/a Data Type: NCCOS Research Location > U.S. States and Territories > Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (calculated); Units: n/a; Observation Type: other; Sampling Instrument: n/a Data Type: NCCOS Research Location > U.S. States and Territories > Guam (calculated); Units: n/a; Observation Type: other; Sampling Instrument: n/a Data Type: NCCOS Research Location > Geographic Area > Coral Reefs (calculated); Units: n/a; Observation Type: other; Sampling Instrument: n/a Data Type: NCCOS Research Data Type > Geospatial (calculated); Units: n/a; Observation Type: other; Sampling Instrument: n/a Data Type: NCCOS Research Data Type > Model (calculated); Units: n/a; Observation Type: other; Sampling Instrument: n/a

Lineage information for: model

Processing Steps

Data Type: Number of virtual larvae going from source to destination (calculated); Units: Number of larvae; Observation Type: model output; Sampling Instrument: documentation only - no instrument type; Sampling and Analyzing Method: The data table is the result of computer simulations. Virtual larvae were advected based on the Hybrid Coordinate Ocean Model (HYCOM) and tracked using the General NOAA Modeling Environment (GNOME). Model error and variance were controlled using tracks from NOAA’s Global Drifter Program.; Data Quality Information: Transport simulations were reviewed and accepted by subject matter experts and compared to results from drifter and genetic studies. Processing and analysis methods are described in the reference publication
Data Type: NCCOS Research Priority > Marine Spatial Ecology (MSE) (calculated); Units: n/a; Observation Type: other; Sampling Instrument: n/a
Data Type: NCCOS Research Priority > Coastal Resiliency and Climate Vulnerability (CRCV) (calculated); Units: n/a; Observation Type: other; Sampling Instrument: n/a
Data Type: NCCOS Research Topic > Coral Reefs (calculated); Units: n/a; Observation Type: other; Sampling Instrument: n/a
Data Type: NCCOS Research Topic > Predictive/Spatial Modeling (calculated); Units: n/a; Observation Type: other; Sampling Instrument: n/a
Data Type: NCCOS Research Location > Region > International (calculated); Units: n/a; Observation Type: other; Sampling Instrument: n/a
Data Type: NCCOS Research Location > U.S. States and Territories > Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (calculated); Units: n/a; Observation Type: other; Sampling Instrument: n/a
Data Type: NCCOS Research Location > U.S. States and Territories > Guam (calculated); Units: n/a; Observation Type: other; Sampling Instrument: n/a
Data Type: NCCOS Research Location > Geographic Area > Coral Reefs (calculated); Units: n/a; Observation Type: other; Sampling Instrument: n/a
Data Type: NCCOS Research Data Type > Geospatial (calculated); Units: n/a; Observation Type: other; Sampling Instrument: n/a
Data Type: NCCOS Research Data Type > Model (calculated); Units: n/a; Observation Type: other; Sampling Instrument: n/a

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NCCOS Assessment: Island sources and destinations of virtual larvae for the Mariana region, simulation results (2004 to 2012) (NCEI Accession 0156648)

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