gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:17408 eng UTF8 dataset Database Southwest Fisheries Science Center (858)546-7000 8901 La Jolla Shores Dr. La Jolla CA 92037 USA https://swfsc.noaa.gov/ WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Website Website for this organization information 8:00-16:30 resourceProvider Sakuma, Keith 831-420-3945 831-420-3977 110 McAllister Way Santa Cruz CA 95060 USA keith.sakuma@noaa.gov 8:30 - 17:00 contact via email pointOfContact 2026-03-04T19:17:18 ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata Part 2 Extensions for imagery and gridded data ISO 19115-2:2009(E) Rockfish Recruitment and Ecosystem Assessment Survey 1983 creation publication NOAA/NMFS/EDM 17408 https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/17408 WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Full Metadata Record View the complete metadata record on InPort for more information about this dataset. information http://161.55.237.11 WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Citation URL ODBC connection to server with the database download In 1983, the Groundfish Analysis Team began a series of annual surveys designed to assess the recruitment strength of juvenile rockfish and various economically and ecologically important species, and to examine the general state of the ecosystem and its variability along the central California coast. Midwater trawls were conducted and CTDs performed during late spring every year since 1983. Initially the survey area was Monterey to Point Reyes; however, in 2004 the geographic range was extended to San Diego through Mendocino. To provide fishery independent data for stock assessments, to improve knowledge of the early life history of fishes, and to monitor trends and changes in the ecosystem and species assemblages. underDevelopment Sakuma, Keith 831-420-3945 831-420-3977 110 McAllister Way Santa Cruz CA 95060 USA keith.sakuma@noaa.gov 8:30 - 17:00 contact via email pointOfContact Sakuma, Keith 831-420-3945 831-420-3977 110 McAllister Way Santa Cruz CA 95060 USA keith.sakuma@noaa.gov 8:30 - 17:00 contact via email for access to the documentation or database custodian asNeeded abundance ctd ecosystem juvenile rockfish midwater trawl oceanography recruitment theme annual cruises temporal california place DOC/NOAA/NMFS/SWFSC > Southwest Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA. U.S. Department of Commerce dataCentre Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords 2017-04-24 publication 8.5 Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD%2BKeywords GCMD Keyword Forum Page Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 22. 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 Groundfish Analysis project InPort otherRestrictions Cite As: Southwest Fisheries Science Center, [Date of Access]: Rockfish Recruitment and Ecosystem Assessment Survey [Data Date Range], https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/17408. NOAA provides no warranty, nor accepts any liability occurring from any incomplete, incorrect, or misleading data, or from any incorrect, incomplete, or misleading use of the data. It is the responsibility of the user to determine whether or not the data is suitable for the intended purpose. otherRestrictions Access Constraints: none otherRestrictions Use Constraints: none unclassified NOAA Data Management Plan (DMP) NOAA/NMFS/EDM 17408 https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inportserve/waf/noaa/nmfs/swfsc/dmp/pdf/17408.pdf WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link NOAA Data Management Plan (DMP) NOAA Data Management Plan for this record on InPort. information crossReference eng; US oceans SQL Server 2008 -126 -117 32 40.5 Southern California to Northern California and out 100 miles Annual Cruises 1983 SQL server Multiple formats Southwest Fisheries Science Center (858)546-7000 8901 La Jolla Shores Dr. La Jolla CA 92037 USA https://swfsc.noaa.gov/ WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Southwest Fisheries Science Center Website Website listed for Southwest Fisheries Science Center information 8:00-16:30 distributor http://161.55.237.11 WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Juv_rockfish database SQL Server database download https://coastwatch.pfeg.noaa.gov/erddap/tabledap/FED_Rockfish_Catch.csv WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link FED_Rockfish_Catch.csv download https://console.cloud.google.com/storage/browser/_details/nmfs_odp_swfsc/Fisheries%20Ecology%20Division/Rockfish_Recruitment_and_Ecosystem_Assessment_Survey__Catch_Data.csv?pageState=(%22StorageObjectListTable%22:(%22f%22:%22%255B%255D%22))&project=noaa-gcs-public-data WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Rockfish_Recruitment_and_Ecosystem_Assessment_Survey__Catch_Data.csv download https://console.cloud.google.com/storage/browser/_details/nmfs_odp_swfsc/Fisheries%20Ecology%20Division/SWFSC_FED_Mid_Water_Trawl_Juvenile_Rockfish_Survey__CTD_Data__1987-2015.csv?pageState=(%22StorageObjectListTable%22:(%22f%22:%22%255B%255D%22))&project=noaa-gcs-public-data WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link SWFSC_FED_Mid_Water_Trawl_Juvenile_Rockfish_Survey__CTD_Data__1987-2015.csv download https://coastwatch.pfeg.noaa.gov/erddap/tabledap/erdFedRockfishCtd.csv WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link erdFedRockfishCtd.csv download https://coastwatch.pfeg.noaa.gov/erddap/tabledap/FED_Rockfish_Catch.html WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link FED_Rockfish_Catch Rockfish Recruitment and Ecosystem Assessment Survey, Catch and CTD Data. download https://coastwatch.pfeg.noaa.gov/erddap/tabledap/erdFedRockfishStation.html WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link erdFedRockfishStation.html download https://coastwatch.pfeg.noaa.gov/erddap/tabledap/erdFedRockfishStation.csv WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link erdFedRockfishStation.csv download https://coastwatch.pfeg.noaa.gov/erddap/tabledap/erdFedRockfishCtd.html WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link FedRockfishCtd.html download https://coastwatch.pfeg.noaa.gov/erddap/tabledap/erdFedRockfishCtd.html WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link test test download https://console.cloud.google.com/storage/browser/_details/nmfs_odp_swfsc/Fisheries%20Ecology%20Division/SWFSC_FED_Mid_Water_Trawl_Juvenile_Rockfish_Survey__Surface_Data__1987-2015.csv?pageState=(%22StorageObjectListTable%22:(%22f%22:%22%255B%255D%22))&project=noaa-gcs-public-data WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link SWFSC_FED_Mid_Water_Trawl_Juvenile_Rockfish_Survey__Surface_Data__1987-2015.csv download dataset Completeness Report For our trawl data we have a PROBLEM code to note if there were any issues e.g., winch problem so trawl retrieval took twice as long, large numbers of jellyfish so codend ripped and part of sample lost, etc. We have a STANDARD_STATIONS variable that is based on the PROBLEM code with STANDARD_STATION=1 is a problem free trawl and STANDARD_STATION=0 is a trawl that had some sort of problem (makes the data non-quantitative). For statistical analysis and for general distribution to the public (e.g., posting our data on ERDDAP) we subset the data to exclude problematic trawls. In addition, various species have been identified and enumerated at sea differently over the years, e.g., krill were not identified to species until 2002. Data is collected at sea and stored in an Access database. While at sea, and then on shore, the data is checked for accuracy. Once the data is checked, it is uploaded to SQL Server. Modified Cobb Midwater Trawl Trawl Nets The trawl has a 26 meter headrope length with a theoretical mouth opening of 12 x 12 meters and a codend liner with 9.5 millimeter stretched mesh. Sea-Bird SBE39 CTD The SBE 39plus is a high-accuracy, fast-sampling temperature (pressure optional) recorder with USB interface, internal batteries, and memory. The 39plus is designed for moorings or other long-duration, fixed-site deployments, as well as deployments on nets, towed vehicles, or ROVs. SBE SeaCat 21 thermosalinograph The SBE 21 accurately determines sea surface temperature and conductivity from underway vessels. Data is simultaneously stored in memory and transmitted to a computer serial port, allowing independent data logging and real-time data acquisition. Typically mounted near the ship's seawater intake, the SBE 21 is connected to an AC-powered interface box positioned near the computer. The interface box provides power and an isolated data interface, and contains a NMEA 0183 port for appending navigation information to the data stream. David Starr Jordan The David Starr Jordan was designed and built for the U.S. Bureau of Commercial Fisheries, which later became part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, for the purpose of fisheries research in the tropical Pacific. The David Starr Jordan logged over a million miles while studying the biological and physical oceanography of the southwestern U.S. coast and the eastern tropical Pacific. David Starr Jordan was an integral part of the marine mammal surveys conducted by the Protected Resources Division of the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service's Southwest Fisheries Science Center until her decommissioning on August 3rd, 2010. Modified Cobb Midwater Trawl Trawl Nets The trawl has a 26 meter headrope length with a theoretical mouth opening of 12 x 12 meters and a codend liner with 9.5 millimeter stretched mesh. Sea-Bird SBE39 CTD The SBE 39plus is a high-accuracy, fast-sampling temperature (pressure optional) recorder with USB interface, internal batteries, and memory. The 39plus is designed for moorings or other long-duration, fixed-site deployments, as well as deployments on nets, towed vehicles, or ROVs. SBE SeaCat 21 thermosalinograph The SBE 21 accurately determines sea surface temperature and conductivity from underway vessels. Data is simultaneously stored in memory and transmitted to a computer serial port, allowing independent data logging and real-time data acquisition. Typically mounted near the ship's seawater intake, the SBE 21 is connected to an AC-powered interface box positioned near the computer. The interface box provides power and an isolated data interface, and contains a NMEA 0183 port for appending navigation information to the data stream. Miller Freeman (MF) The Miller Freeman was decommissioned on 3/29/13 after many years of exemplary service. Pictures of the ceremony will be posted here when available - please check back soon. Miller Freeman was a 215-foot fisheries and oceanographic research vessel and was one of the largest research trawlers in the United States. Miller Freeman's primary mission was to provide a working platform for the study of the ocean's living resources. The ship was named for Miller Freeman (1875-1955), a publisher who was actively involved in the international management of fish harvests. The ship was launched in 1967, but not fully rigged until 1975. The vessel was again re-rigged in 1982. Miller Freeman was homeported at the Marine Operations Center-Pacific in Newport, Oregon. With a 12,578 mile / 31 day endurance, Miller Freeman was capable of operating in any waters of the world. Miller Freeman was owned by the United States of America, Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The ship was operated by NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations and carried a complement of 7 NOAA Corps officers, 27 crew members, and maximum of 11 scientists. Modified Cobb Midwater Trawl Trawl Nets The trawl has a 26 meter headrope length with a theoretical mouth opening of 12 x 12 meters and a codend liner with 9.5 millimeter stretched mesh. Sea-Bird SBE39 CTD The SBE 39plus is a high-accuracy, fast-sampling temperature (pressure optional) recorder with USB interface, internal batteries, and memory. The 39plus is designed for moorings or other long-duration, fixed-site deployments, as well as deployments on nets, towed vehicles, or ROVs. SBE SeaCat 21 thermosalinograph The SBE 21 accurately determines sea surface temperature and conductivity from underway vessels. Data is simultaneously stored in memory and transmitted to a computer serial port, allowing independent data logging and real-time data acquisition. Typically mounted near the ship's seawater intake, the SBE 21 is connected to an AC-powered interface box positioned near the computer. The interface box provides power and an isolated data interface, and contains a NMEA 0183 port for appending navigation information to the data stream. Frosti Frosti is a private fishing trawler owned and operated by Frosti Fishing Nanoose Bay, BC, Canada Modified Cobb Midwater Trawl Trawl Nets The trawl has a 26 meter headrope length with a theoretical mouth opening of 12 x 12 meters and a codend liner with 9.5 millimeter stretched mesh. Sea-Bird SBE39 CTD The SBE 39plus is a high-accuracy, fast-sampling temperature (pressure optional) recorder with USB interface, internal batteries, and memory. The 39plus is designed for moorings or other long-duration, fixed-site deployments, as well as deployments on nets, towed vehicles, or ROVs. SBE SeaCat 21 thermosalinograph The SBE 21 accurately determines sea surface temperature and conductivity from underway vessels. Data is simultaneously stored in memory and transmitted to a computer serial port, allowing independent data logging and real-time data acquisition. Typically mounted near the ship's seawater intake, the SBE 21 is connected to an AC-powered interface box positioned near the computer. The interface box provides power and an isolated data interface, and contains a NMEA 0183 port for appending navigation information to the data stream. Bell M. Shimada (SH) The fourth vessel of its kind, Bell M. Shimada offers fisheries scientists the ability to monitor fish populations without altering their behavior, allowing them to collect data with unprecedented accuracy. With better data, biologists and oceanographers can help managers make better management decisions. In the Pacific, Bell M. Shimada will help scientists gain valuable insight into the California Current Large Marine Ecosystem, a globally significant natural resource that stretches from Baja California to British Columbia. Two scientists at the Center recently described some of the way in which this vessel will enhance existing or open opportunities for new research projects. Modified Cobb Midwater Trawl Trawl Nets The trawl has a 26 meter headrope length with a theoretical mouth opening of 12 x 12 meters and a codend liner with 9.5 millimeter stretched mesh. Sea-Bird SBE39 CTD The SBE 39plus is a high-accuracy, fast-sampling temperature (pressure optional) recorder with USB interface, internal batteries, and memory. The 39plus is designed for moorings or other long-duration, fixed-site deployments, as well as deployments on nets, towed vehicles, or ROVs. SBE SeaCat 21 thermosalinograph The SBE 21 accurately determines sea surface temperature and conductivity from underway vessels. Data is simultaneously stored in memory and transmitted to a computer serial port, allowing independent data logging and real-time data acquisition. Typically mounted near the ship's seawater intake, the SBE 21 is connected to an AC-powered interface box positioned near the computer. The interface box provides power and an isolated data interface, and contains a NMEA 0183 port for appending navigation information to the data stream. Ocean Starr The Ocean Starr provides a broad range of scientific research capabilities with temperature-controlled aquaria and live specimen wells, walk-in freezer, dark room, data processing laboratory, and an underwater observation chamber in the bow and port side for studying fish behavior at sea. Modified Cobb Midwater Trawl Trawl Nets The trawl has a 26 meter headrope length with a theoretical mouth opening of 12 x 12 meters and a codend liner with 9.5 millimeter stretched mesh. Sea-Bird SBE39 CTD The SBE 39plus is a high-accuracy, fast-sampling temperature (pressure optional) recorder with USB interface, internal batteries, and memory. The 39plus is designed for moorings or other long-duration, fixed-site deployments, as well as deployments on nets, towed vehicles, or ROVs. SBE SeaCat 21 thermosalinograph The SBE 21 accurately determines sea surface temperature and conductivity from underway vessels. Data is simultaneously stored in memory and transmitted to a computer serial port, allowing independent data logging and real-time data acquisition. Typically mounted near the ship's seawater intake, the SBE 21 is connected to an AC-powered interface box positioned near the computer. The interface box provides power and an isolated data interface, and contains a NMEA 0183 port for appending navigation information to the data stream. Reuben Lasker (RL) Funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and built by Marinette Marine Corporation in Wisconsin, the ship's primary objective is to support fish, marine mammal, and turtle surveys off the U.S. West Coast and in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. The ship has a low sound signature to reduce reactions of fish to the presence of the ship and provides for a low signal-to-noise ratio for acoustic sensors. This allows scientists to study fish populations and collect oceanographic data with fewer effects on fish and marine mammal behavior. The multi-frequency scientific sonars provide the ability to conduct acoustic surveys that can distinguish fish types, estimate biomass, determine fish school shapes, and provide data on sea floor topography. Reuben Lasker is also equipped with oceanographic sampling and measurement systems, instrumented trawls, longlines, and plankton nets for direct sampling. The ship has a dynamic positioning system to steer along a pre-determined trackline and to accurately hold the ship in a fixed position. The ship is also equipped with meteorological data collection systems and has extensive wet and dry labs to provide maximum utilization of every hour at sea. These technologies will dramatically improve the ability to conduct diverse data collection operations as required by its mission. The ship is named after Dr. Reuben Lasker (1929-1988), who served as the Director of SWFSC's Coastal Fisheries Division and as adjunct professor at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, U.C. San Diego. Dr. Lasker built a renowned research group that focused on the recruitment of young fish to the adult population - a topic with implications for fisheries management throughout the world. Modified Cobb Midwater Trawl Trawl Nets The trawl has a 26 meter headrope length with a theoretical mouth opening of 12 x 12 meters and a codend liner with 9.5 millimeter stretched mesh. Sea-Bird SBE39 CTD The SBE 39plus is a high-accuracy, fast-sampling temperature (pressure optional) recorder with USB interface, internal batteries, and memory. The 39plus is designed for moorings or other long-duration, fixed-site deployments, as well as deployments on nets, towed vehicles, or ROVs. SBE SeaCat 21 thermosalinograph The SBE 21 accurately determines sea surface temperature and conductivity from underway vessels. Data is simultaneously stored in memory and transmitted to a computer serial port, allowing independent data logging and real-time data acquisition. Typically mounted near the ship's seawater intake, the SBE 21 is connected to an AC-powered interface box positioned near the computer. The interface box provides power and an isolated data interface, and contains a NMEA 0183 port for appending navigation information to the data stream.