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Coral reef monitoring data from sites across Micronesia from 2009-09-29 to 2019-08-20 (NCEI Accession 0162463)

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Benthic, fish, and macroinvertebrate census data are collected from sites around Micronesia as part of the ongoing Micronesia Challenge. Information on the program can be found at (www.micronesiareefmonitoring.com). Survey sites are selected around each island to be representative of natural environmental gradients, management, and major reef types. Thus, full site designs can be used to evaluate both island trends and site-specific trends. The data in this submission include fish counts, macroinvertebrate counts, and benthic species identification and percent cover.
  • Cite as: Houk, Peter; Yap Community Action Program; Yap State Division of Marine Resources; Chuuk Conservation Society; Chuuk Division of Marine Resources; Pohnpei State Fisheries; Conservation Society of Pohnpei; Kosrae Island Resource Management Authority; Kosrae Conservation and Safety Organization; Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority; College of the Marshall Islands (2017). Coral reef monitoring data from sites across Micronesia from 2009-09-29 to 2019-08-20 (NCEI Accession 0162463). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0162463. Accessed [date].
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Distributor NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Time Period 2009-09-29 to 2015-09-25
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: 134.383
East: 171.387
South: 4.99999
North: 20.553155
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
  • Houk, P., Tilfas, R., Luckymis, M., Nedlic, O., Ned, B., Cuetos‐Bueno, J., & McLean, M. (2017). An applied framework to assess exploitation and guide management of coral‐reef fisheries. Ecosphere, 8(3). https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.1727
  • Houk, P., Camacho, R., Johnson, S., McLean, M., Maxin, S., Anson, J., Joseph, E., Nedlic, O., Luckymis, M., Adams, K., Hess, D., Kabua, E., Yalon, A., Buthung, E., Graham, C., Leberer, T., Taylor, B., & van Woesik, R. (2015). The Micronesia Challenge: Assessing the Relative Contribution of Stressors on Coral Reefs to Facilitate Science-to-Management Feedback. PLOS ONE, 10(6), e0130823. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0130823
  • McLean, M., Cuetos-Bueno, J., Nedlic, O., Luckymiss, M., & Houk, P. (2016). Local Stressors, Resilience, and Shifting Baselines on Coral Reefs. PLOS ONE, 11(11), e0166319. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0166319
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2017-09-08
  • revision: 2021-11-05
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
In this accession, NCEI has archived multiple versions of these data. The latest (and best) version of these data has the largest version number.
Purpose Guide coral-reef management at regional and local scales. Regional examples include the Micronesia Challenge, local examples include MPA networks.
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: Houk, Peter; Yap Community Action Program; Yap State Division of Marine Resources; Chuuk Conservation Society; Chuuk Division of Marine Resources; Pohnpei State Fisheries; Conservation Society of Pohnpei; Kosrae Island Resource Management Authority; Kosrae Conservation and Safety Organization; Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority; College of the Marshall Islands (2017). Coral reef monitoring data from sites across Micronesia from 2009-09-29 to 2019-08-20 (NCEI Accession 0162463). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0162463. Accessed [date].
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  • Funding Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Theme keywords NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS WMO_CategoryCode
  • oceanography
CoRIS Discovery Thesaurus
  • Numeric Data Sets > Biology
  • Numeric Data Sets > Fish Census
CoRIS Theme Thesaurus
  • EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Aquatic Habitat > Benthic Habitat
  • EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals
  • EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef Monitoring and Assessment > Reef Fish Census
  • EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Coastal Processes > Coral Reefs > Coral Reef Ecology > Hard Coral Cover
  • EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Marine Biology > Coral
  • EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Marine Biology > Marine Invertebrates > Census > Macroinvertebrates
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
Data Center keywords NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS
Instrument keywords NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
Place keywords NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS CoRIS Place Thesaurus
  • COUNTRY/TERRITORY > Marshall Islands > Majuro Atoll (07N171E0002)
  • COUNTRY/TERRITORY > Micronesia > Micronesia (07N150E0000)
  • COUNTRY/TERRITORY > Palau > Palau > Palau ( Belau ) (07N134E0000)
  • OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > Ratak Islands > Majuro Atoll (07N171E0002)
  • OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Western Pacific Ocean > Carolines > Micronesia (07N150E0000)
  • OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Western Pacific Ocean > Carolines > Palau ( Belau ) (07N134E0000)
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
Project keywords NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS CRCP Grant
  • NA10NOS4260048
  • NA11NOS4820011
  • NA14NOS4820021
  • NA20NOS4820046
Related Projects
  • Micronesia coral reef science to management project
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Keywords Send2NCEI Submission Package ID
  • GBMDB4
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Houk, Peter; Yap Community Action Program; Yap State Division of Marine Resources; Chuuk Conservation Society; Chuuk Division of Marine Resources; Pohnpei State Fisheries; Conservation Society of Pohnpei; Kosrae Island Resource Management Authority; Kosrae Conservation and Safety Organization; Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority; College of the Marshall Islands (2017). Coral reef monitoring data from sites across Micronesia from 2009-09-29 to 2019-08-20 (NCEI Accession 0162463). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0162463. Accessed [date].
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Processing Steps
  • 2017-09-08T22:48:16Z - NCEI Accession 0162463 v1.1 was published.
  • 2021-11-05T12:51:29Z - NCEI Accession 0162463 was revised and v2.2 was published.
    Rationale: Updates were received for this dataset. These updates were copied into the data/0-data/ 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.
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Processing Steps
  • Data Type: BENTHIC SPECIES (calculated); Units: % cover; Observation Type: in situ; Sampling Instrument: photograph; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Photo quadrat data; Data Quality Information: Photographs taken along 5 x 50m transect lines per site across Micronesia.
  • Data Type: FISH - CORAL REEF (measured); Units: Length; Observation Type: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Observer; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Stationary point counts that are 5-m and last 3-min for each site; Data Quality Information: 12 SPC replicates spaced at intervals across 5 x 50 m transect lines.
  • Data Type: MACROINVERTEBRATE CENSUS (measured); Units: count; Observation Type: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Observer; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Belt-transects at specific widths where the observer counts all macroinvertebrates along 5 x 50m lines.; Data Quality Information: Belt transects.
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • photograph
  • visual observation
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