CRED REA Algal Assessments Wake Atoll, 2005

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
Coral Reef Ecosystem Division (CRED), NOAA Pacific Island Fisheries Science Center
Publication_Date: 20071031
Title: CRED REA Algal Assessments Wake Atoll, 2005
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: spreadsheet
Online_Linkage: <http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov/cred/algae.php>
Description:
Abstract:
Twelve quadrats were sampled along 2 consecutively-placed, 25m transect lines as part of Rapid Ecological Assessments conducted at 14 sites at Wake Atoll in October 2005 from the NOAA vessel Oscar Elton Sette (OES05-13). Raw survey data included genus presence and relative abundance, and voucher specimens. Detailed taxonomic analyses of voucher specimens are presented.
Purpose:
Part of an initial assessment program in which corals, algae, fish, and other macroinvertebrates are co-sampled along the same set of transect lines
Supplemental_Information:
Maximum depth was 15 meters. Corals observed: Common Name Scientific Name Family Order Class Division Kingdom Algae Caulerpa Caulerpaceae Bryopsidales Ulvophyceae Chlorophyta Plantae Algae Codium Codiaceae Bryopsidales Ulvophyceae Chlorophyta Plantae Algae Halimeda Halimedaceae Bryopsidales Ulvophyceae Chlorophyta Plantae Algae Avrainvillea Udoteaceae Bryopsidales Ulvophyceae Chlorophyta Plantae Algae Cladophora Cladophoraceae Cladophorales Ulvophyceae Chlorophyta Plantae Algae Dictyosphaeria Siphonocladaceae Cladophorales Ulvophyceae Chlorophyta Plantae Algae Neomeris Dasycladaceae Dasycladales Ulvophyceae Chlorophyta Plantae Algae Ventricaria Siphonocladaceae Siphonocladales Ulvophyceae Chlorophyta Plantae Algae Dictyota Dictyotaceae Dictyotales Phaeophyceae Phaeophyta Protista Algae Lobophora Dictyotaceae Dictyotales Phaeophyceae Phaeophyta Protista Branched coralline algae non-geniculate Corallinaceae Corallinales Florideophyceae Rhodophyta Protista Crustose coralline algae Corallinaceae Corallinalles Florideophyceae Rhodophyta Protista Algae Jania Corallinaceae Corallinales Florideophyceae Rhodophyta Protista Algae Peyssonnelia Peyssonneliaceae Gigartinales Florideophyceae Rhodophyta Protista Algae Galaxaura Galaxauraceae Nemaliales Florideophyceae Rhodophyta Protista Blue green algae cyanobacteria Monera Turf algae
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 20051018
Ending_Date: 20051022
Currentness_Reference: Ground condition
Status:
Progress: In Work
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: Biennial
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: 166.600357
East_Bounding_Coordinate: 166.658737
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 19.318853
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 19.26869
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Theme Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Coastal Processes > Coral Reefs
Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Vegetation > Algae
Theme_Keyword:
EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef Monitoring and Assessment > Rapid Assessment Studies
Theme_Keyword:
EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Vegetation > Algae > Crustose Coralline Algae
Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Vegetation > Algae > Turf Algae
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: Reef Assessment and Monitoring Program (RAMP)
Theme_Keyword: Marine Ecosystem
Theme_Keyword: Phycology
Theme_Keyword: OES0513
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Discovery Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: Numeric Data Sets > Biology
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: biota
Theme_Keyword: 002
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Place Thesaurus
Place_Keyword:
OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > Wake Atoll > Wake Atoll (19N167E0001)
Place_Keyword:
COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > USA Minor Outlying Islands > Wake Atoll (19N167E0001)
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Place_Keyword: Pacific Remote Island Areas (PRIA)
Access_Constraints: None.
Use_Constraints:
Please cite CRED when using the data. Coral Reef Ecosystem Division, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
Coral Reef Ecosystem Division (CRED), NOAA Pacific Island Fisheries Sciences Center
Contact_Person: Peter Vroom
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: 1125B Ala Moana Blvd.
City: Honolulu
State_or_Province: HI
Postal_Code: 96814
Country: U.S.A.
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 808-983-3737
Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
Algal genera were identified in the field by trained phycologists.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
The same methods of data collection were used at each of the sites surveyed at this location, and were conducted by the same scientist.
Completeness_Report:
The survey sites were selected to be representative of the dominant habitats at this reef.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: GPS unit
Quantitative_Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Assessment:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Value: 1
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Explanation: Instrument parameters
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report: Dive computer and SCUBA depth gauge
Quantitative_Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Assessment:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Value: 0.3
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Explanation: Instrument parameters
Lineage:
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
A modified version of the Preskitt method was used to collect qualitative and quantitative algal data (Preskitt et al. 2004, Pacific Science). One diver recorded the presence and relative abundance of algal genera inside each of the twelve 0.18 m2 quadrats and collected voucher specimens, while the second diver photographed each quadrat. An additional random swim was performed by the divers to collect qualitative samples.
Process_Date: Unknown
Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Geographic:
Latitude_Resolution: 0.0001
Longitude_Resolution: 0.0001
Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Degrees and Decimal Minutes
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84)
Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80 (GRS80)
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.2572236
Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Depth_System_Definition:
Depth_Datum_Name: Local surface
Depth_Resolution: 0.1
Depth_Distance_Units: meters
Depth_Encoding_Method: Explicit Depth Coordinate Included with Horizontal Coordinates
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
Coral Reef Ecosystem Division (CRED), NOAA Fisheries Pacific Island Fisheries Sciences Center
Contact_Person: Michael Parke
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: 1125B Ala Moana Blvd.
City: Honolulu
State_or_Province: HI
Postal_Code: 96814
Country: U.S.A.
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 808-983-3725
Distribution_Liability:
While every effort has been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable within the limits of the current state of the art, NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages caused by errors or omissions in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NOAA makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: XLS (Microsoft Excel worksheet)
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name:
<http://data.nodc.noaa.gov/coris/data/NOAA/nmfs/pifsc/cred/REAalgae/Wake_2005/REA_Algae_Wake_2005.xls>
Fees: None if receiving the data online
Custom_Order_Process: Contact CRED data management team for information
Technical_Prerequisites: Contact CRED data management team for information
Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20080812
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
Coral Reef Ecosystem Division (CRED), NOAA Pacific Island Fisheries Sciences Center
Contact_Person: Haiying Wang
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: 1125B Ala Moana Blvd.
City: Honolulu
State_or_Province: HI
Postal_Code: 96814
Country: U.S.A.
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 808-983-3725
Metadata_Standard_Name:
FGDC Biological Data Profile of the Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001.1-1999
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