Abstract:

The contents of the dataset include collection, size, and type information for each fish sampled. The information includes: species sampled, species ID code, sampling location, sampling date, sampling method, species sex, morphometric data (i.e., lengths) for each fish, what biological samples were collected (e.g., stomach, blood, etc.) from each fish, and the weights (if applicable) for samples collected from each fish.

Suggested Citation:

Kerstetter, David, James Gelsleichter, and Travis Moore. 2016. Coastal Pelagic Teleost Specimen Database from Gulf of Mexico and Florida, 2010-2013. Distributed by: GRIIDC, Harte Research Institute, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. doi:10.7266/N7P55KF3

Purpose:

The dataset was developed to organize and track each fish sampled and the associated data from each subsequent sample.

Data Parameters and Units:

Sample ID, Species, Locaton, Date, Sex, TL Total Length (cm), EROD (Ethoxyresorufin-O-deethylase activity in fish as a biomarker of chemical exposure). Species [King Mackerel, Macherel, Cero, Skipjack Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, Little Tunny, Albacore, Atlantic Bonito, Wahoo, Dolphinfish, Greater Amberjack] Sample Information [Sample ID, Capture_Location, Capture_Date, Capture Vessel, Lab Processing Date, Condition, Sex (male, female, or undetermined)] Lengths [TL, FL, SL] (cm) Weights [Total Weight (kg), Gonad(g), Stomach(g)] Samples Taken [Stomach, Gonad, Muscle, Liver, Blood, Other] (yes, no) Archive Samples [Muscle, Liver, Gonads, Other (Otolith, mucus)] (yes, no).

Methods:

Primary lengths recorded: Total Length (TL), Fork Length (FL), and Standard Length (SL)

Instruments:

Capture information and gears Balance used for weights Measuring tape used for lengths

Individual Files: