Abstract:

This dataset contains conjoined data from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and the University of Florida (UF-Murie). The biological information for the collection of spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus) captured in Louisiana and sampled by LDWF over the years 2005 to 2015 and UF over the years of 2013-2015 is provided along with otolith measurements done by personnel at UF.

Suggested Citation:

Murie, Debra. 2017. Biological Data and Otolith Measurements for Spotted Seatrout Collected in Louisiana from 2005-2015. Distributed by: GRIIDC, Harte Research Institute, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. doi:10.7266/N7QC01WS

Purpose:

This dataset was developed in support of a RFP-II project on Spatial and Temporal Effects of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill on Growth and Productivity of Important Recreational and Commercial Fisheries of the Gulf of Mexico.

Data Parameters and Units:

ITIS Code = Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) number for this species Genus and Species = AFS accepted Genus and species Common Name = AFS accepted common name State = LA (Louisiana) Source Agency = LDWF (Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries) or UF (University of Florida-Murie) Collection Year (YYYY) Collection Month (MM) Collection Day (DD) Lab Number = Unique number assigned to each fish UF-Annuli = Assigned according to the GSMFC Manual (2009) (by UF) UF-Edge Code = Assigned according to the GSMFC Manual (2009) (by UF) UF-Age Class = Assigned according to the GSMFC Manual (2009) (by UF) UF-Early or Late Spawned = Based on relative distance between core and first annulus (by UF) Core-Penult = Core to Penultimate Annulus Measurement (by UF) Penult-Ult = Penultimate to Ultimate Annulus Measurement (by UF) Core-Ult1Yr = Core to Ultimate Annulus Measurement in 1-yr old fish (by UF) Ult-Edge = Ultimate Annulus to Edge Measurement (by UF) Age0-radius = Core to edge for 0-age fish (by UF) Radius = Core to edge for all fish (by UF) LDWF Age Tag ID = Specific daily number assigned to each fish by LDWF Sex = Male, female or unknown/not recorded, based on macroscopic visual inspection of the gonads when available Maximum Total Length mm = Tip of most anterior point of fish to tip of tail when pinched together Fork Length mm = Tip of most anterior point of fish to fork in tail Whole Wet Weight kg = Whole wet weight of fish with body cavity intact Whole Wet Weight grams = Whole wet weight of fish with body cavity intact Fishing Mode = Sample was taken from Shore, Private, or Charter Gear = Rod and Reel; Tournament LDWF Gear Code = 3-digit code (824=Rod and Reel; 825=Tournament) Distance from Shore = Inshore, <3 miles or >3 miles from shore Collection Location = General location of capture Primary_Area (NMFS Statistical Grid) = As per NMFS statistical grid LDWF Body of Water Identification = As per LDWF Body of Water map provided

Individual Files: