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ROV video observations of Sargassum associated fauna on the northern Gulf of Mexico shelf off Alabama, July-August 2011

Authors: Hernandez, Frank and Sean Powers
Published On: Nov 09 2015 14:44 UTC
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7266/N7ZC80S7
UDI: R3.x172.000:0002
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No. of Downloads: 8

No. of Files: 4

File Size: 4.8 GB

File Format(s):
MTS; Word document

Project Information

Funded By:
Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative

Funding Cycle:
RFP-III

Research Group:
Floating Sargassum Communities of the Gulf of Mexico: Data Collection for the Continued Assessment of Associated Faunal Assemblages, Trophic Interations and Habitat Function in the Wake of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

Point of Contact

Frank Hernandez
University of Southern Mississippi / Department of Coastal Sciences
frank.hernandez@usm.edu

Data Collection Period
2011-07-07
to
2011-08-18
Theme keywords

Sargassum, ROV, video

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Abstract:

This data set includes observations that addressed objective 2 (in part). This data set includes three ROV video files (MTS format) from surveys of Sargassum habitats conducted on July 7, 2011 (two videos) and August 18, 2011 (one video). Also included is a Read Me text file with additional information on the video, including station coordinates.

Suggested Citation:

Hernandez, Frank and Sean Powers. 2015. ROV video observations of Sargassum associated fauna on the northern Gulf of Mexico shelf off Alabama, July-August 2011. Distributed by: GRIIDC, Harte Research Institute, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. doi:10.7266/N7ZC80S7

Purpose:

Time-sensitive data were collected during the peak of the Sargassum occurrence in the northern Gulf of Mexico to address the following objectives: 1) determine the areal extent and distribution of Sargassum in the northcentral Gulf of Mexico during the 2011 summer season; 2) determine the relationship between Sargassum patch size and species richness and density for planktonic and pelagic fish and invertebrates at multiple life stages; and 3) quantify via stable isotopes and diet analysis trophic linkages within the Sargassum food web. This data set includes observations that addressed objective 2 (in part).

Data Parameters and Units:

Video files are in MTS format.

Individual Files: