gov.noaa.nodc:0000736 eng utf8 dataset NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact HTTPS NOAA Contact Information Information for contacts at NCEI. information custodian 2026-01-08T17:35:13Z ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data ISO 19115-2:2009(E) Coral monitoring and growth change data from the Flower Garden Banks, Gulf of Mexico, 1998-1999 (NCEI Accession 0000736) 2002-06-19 publication 2026-01-08 revision 2002-06-19 creation NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information gov.noaa.nodc:0000736 NCEI Archive Management System 0000736 NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact HTTPS NCEI Contact Information Information for contacts at NCEI. information publisher Gary A. Wolff Texas A&M University (TAMU) gary@gerg.tamu.edu https://www.tamu.edu/ HTTPS Texas A&M University (TAMU) website Institution web page information resourceProvider Texas A&M University (TAMU) https://www.tamu.edu/ HTTPS Texas A&M University (TAMU) website Institution web page information resourceProvider Texas A&M University (TAMU) https://www.tamu.edu/ HTTPS Texas A&M University (TAMU) website Institution web page information contributor Wolff, Gary A. Texas A&M University (TAMU) gary@gerg.tamu.edu https://www.tamu.edu/ HTTPS Texas A&M University (TAMU) website Institution web page information author Texas A&M University https://www.tamu.edu/ HTTPS Texas A&M University (TAMU) website Institution web page information author tableDigital This dataset includes random photographic transect, sclerochronological measurement summary, and water temperature data from East Flower Garden Bank (EFGB) and West Flower Garden Bank (WFGB), in the Gulf of Mexico. Data were collected between September 1998 and February 2000. Sampling cruises were conducted aboard the M/V Fling during 27 September - 1 October 1998 and 12-16 September 1999. This dataset is available to the public for a wide variety of uses including scientific research and analysis. completed historicalArchive NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact HTTPS NCEI Contact Information Information for contacts at NCEI. information pointOfContact asNeeded NCEI Accession 0000736 was revised and a new version of the archival package was published. Updates to existing archival packages may provide additional files or replace obsolete files. The latest 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. Please see journal.txt in the /about directory for additional details on changes made. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/metadata/landing-page/bin/gfx?id=gov.noaa.nodc:0000736 Preview graphic PNG 0000736 NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER 2002-07-03 publication CORAL - CENSUS CORAL - SPECIES IDENTIFICATION WATER TEMPERATURE theme NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS photograph swimmer/diver thermometer instrument NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS site samples survey - coral reef theme NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS MV Fling platform NODC PLATFORM NAMES THESAURUS Texas A&M University dataCentre NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS Texas A&M University dataCentre NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS LONG-TERM MONITORING AT THE EAST AND WEST FLOWER GARDEN BANKS (FLOWER GARDENS) project NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS Gulf of America place NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS oceanography theme WMO_CategoryCode 2012-09-15 publication DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NODC > National Oceanographic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce dataCentre Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords 2026 revision 23 Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Greenbelt MD https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD%2BKeywords HTTPS GCMD Keyword Forum Page Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 21. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords information custodian EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > OCEAN TEMPERATURE > WATER TEMPERATURE EARTH SCIENCE > SOLID EARTH > GEOMORPHIC LANDFORMS/PROCESSES > COASTAL LANDFORMS > CORAL REEFS theme Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords 2026 revision 23 Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Greenbelt MD https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD%2BKeywords HTTPS GCMD Keyword Forum Page Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 21. 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URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords information custodian Fling (call sign: WDA7435, ICES code: 336N) platform ICES/SeaDataNet Ship Codes OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN > GULF OF AMERICA OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN > GULF OF MEXICO place Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords 2026 revision 23 Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Greenbelt MD https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD%2BKeywords HTTPS GCMD Keyword Forum Page Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 21. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords information custodian accessLevel: Public otherRestrictions Cite as: Wolff, Gary A.; Texas A&M University (2002). Coral monitoring and growth change data from the Flower Garden Banks, Gulf of Mexico, 1998-1999 (NCEI Accession 0000736). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0000736. Accessed [date]. 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. 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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information custodian photograph photograph still images used as the basis for making parameter determinations swimmer/diver swimmer/diver not an instrument - use as observation type thermometer thermometer generic thermometer or reversing thermometer use thermometer when temperature is a data type, but the exact instrument used to measure temperature is unknown MV Fling Updated information from ICES for the vessel Fling from UNITED STATES(US). Proposed Code : 336N Name : Fling Country(s) : UNITED STATES(US) (ISO Country Code) Platform Class : 36 Fishing vessel Call Sign : WDA7435 MMSI: 366843280 Title : MV Current Length : 30.5 Notes : The M/V Fling is a 100 foot, 34 passenger dive vessel operating out of Freeport, Texas. She runs regularly scheduled multi-day trips to the Flower Gardens and Stetson Banks National Marine Sanctuary. Sister vessel to the M/V Spree. Information Sources: - http://flingcharters.com/ - http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/license.jsp?licKey=2392227 Confirmed by NOAA on 2015-09-28. Submitted to ICES on 2015-08-05.