gov.noaa.ncei.oer:DeepCorals2005 eng; USA utf8 dataset collection-level metadata NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact NCEI Contact Information Information for contacts at NCEI. information pointOfContact 2026-03-23T15:18:31 ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data ISO 19115-2:2009 Mapping and Characterization of Deep Sea Coral Ecosystems off the Coast of Florida 2005 2005 publication NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research author NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information publisher With the continuing global depletion of coastal fisheries, commercial fishing vessels are moving into deeper water and exploiting fish and crustacean species that are frequently associated with complex coral structures. Deep-sea coral ecosystems (DSCE) exist at numerous locations around the coast of Florida. These coral communities provide habitat for relatively unknown but highly diverse assemblages of fish and invertebrates, many of which are undoubtedly undescribed species. There is therefore an urgent need to identify these coral habitats, map their distribution and abundance, and document any potentially valuable fishery species associated with them. Resource managers can use this information to develop conservation policy and scientists can use it as a foundation for hypothesis driven ecological and physiological research. Since deepwater reefs are not visible to the general public, dissemination of information through the media and the education system is vital in order to create empathy for their protection. The overarching objective of this proposal is to increase the current understanding of deep-water coral habitats along Florida's coasts. Primary objectives use shipboard technology and the JSL submersible to map coral distribution and characterize communities (particularly commercial fisheries' species) found in association with high-relief geological features in four regions of interest: the base of the Florida-Hatteras Slope, the Miami and Pourtal's Terraces, and the SW Florida shelf slope. Secondary objectives address aspects of coral biology, diversity and biogeography of associated fauna, and microbial ecology. The proposed research will not only provide important information about the deepwater coral ecosystems off the Florida coast, but also contains a significant outreach element. To identify coral habitats, map their distribution and abundance, and document any potentially valuable fishery species associated with them. Dr. Sandra Brooke Oregon Inst Marine Biology Coral Biologist 425-449-1344 Oregon Inst. 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URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords information custodian Ocean Exploration coastal fisheries commercial fishing coral deep sea coral ecosystem deep sea coral florida coast resources deepwater reefs jsl submersible coral biology biogeography expedition exploration explorer marine education noaa ocean ocean discovery ocean education ocean exploration ocean exploration and research ocean literacy ocean research science scientific research sea stewardship systematic exploration technology transformational research undersea underwater theme North Atlantic Ocean Western North Atlantic florida-hatteras slope miami terrace pourtal terrace sw florida shelf slope southwest florida shelf slope place otherRestrictions otherRestrictions Data use shall be credited to NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research. No data access constraints, unless data are protected under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. 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