Publication Details
Please note this explorer contains 2017 and prior publications and is no longer updated. Visit Data Reports Explorer for the latest NCCOS research data and reports.
Development of Benthic and Fish Monitoring Protocols for the Atlantic/Caribbean Biological Team: National Coral Reef Monitoring Program. Submitted to [NOAA's] Coral Reef Conservation Program
Author(s): Roberson, K, S. Viehman and R. Clark
NCCOS Center: CCMA
Center Team: Biogeography
Name of Publisher: NOAA
Place of Publication: NOAA NCCOS, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Publication Type: Report
Date of Publication: 2014
Reference Information:
Atlantic and Caribbean coral reefs
Abstract: Approach and implementation
A benthic working group of NCRMP partners was formed in 2013 to draft field protocols based on the recommendations to NCRMP from the benthic workshop (June 5-6, 2012). Early draft protocols were field-tested at Broad Key in April, 2013. At this time, extensive discussions were held to improve and increase the efficiency of the approach. Additionally, methods and allocations were based on single stage survey designs; these are utilized in Puerto Rico, USVI, and Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS). Survey methods in Florida and the Dry Tortugas have historically used a two stage sampling design.
All protocols were implemented in 2013 field sampling for the USVI (July) and FGBNMS (Sept). It is anticipated that few changes will be made for the implementation in Puerto Rico in 2014.
Availability: Online as PDF , linked here: http://coastalscience.noaa.gov/projects/detail?key=180
Related Attachment: Download file (.pdf)
Note to readers with disabilities: Some scientific publications linked from this website may not conform to Section 508 accessibility standards due to the complexity of the information being presented. If you need assistance accessing this electronic content, please contact the lead/corresponding author, Primary Contact, or nccos.webcontent@noaa.gov.